Networking
Business Networking Predictions for 2010
Ivan Misner - Dec 07, 20092009 is almost over (and many are glad about that!), and it’s time to look ahead. I have before me my crystal ball. I am looking into the future, and this is what I see for 2010: 1. First, the economy IS going to improve. OK, this isn’t a”networking” More
Top 10 Ways to Waste Your Time in a Networking Group
Ivan Misner - Oct 22, 2009Networking groups pay off handsomely in terms of referral business, so make the most of every single meeting and avoid wasting time—especially in the following ten ways: Word-of-mouth marketing is a sure-fire way to generate new business. A single referral can bring in a chain reaction of business, as More
OMG—I’m an Introvert!
Ivan Misner - Aug 20, 2009By finding ways to enhance strengths and minimize weaknesses, anyone can be a good networker Okay, if you don’t know what “OMG” means, ask a teenager (that’s how I learned what it meant). Now, let’s talk about the introvert thing. My wife and I were having a relaxing dinner one More
Become a Networking Mentor
Ivan Misner - Apr 23, 2009If you want to improve your networking skills, then teach someone else what you know. Can you remember someone who selflessly shared his wealth of knowledge and experience with you to help you succeed? Mentors come to us disguised as parents, coaches, teachers, colleagues, supervisors, and friends. Mentors share More
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Sleep On It
While dreaming, we each see things, hear sounds, and carry on conversations with other people. Sometimes we incorporate our experiences ... [Link]
Landing Pages?
Does your site even need a home page, anymore? That will depend on whether your site’s purpose is to create ... [Link]
Popular Belief Don’t Make It So
Is life what you make of it? Are you made stronger by what doesn’t kill you? Must you be careful ... [Link]
Values, Values, Values
Personal values are our convictions regarding the things we believe to be important. Values come in two distinct varieties: Terminal ... [Link]
Landing Pages & Conversions
Does your site even need a home page, anymore? That will depend on whether your site’s purpose is to create ... [Link]
Generation Y
Various generations of Americans have attitudes partially shaped by the times in which they grew up. The baby boomers generation ... [Link]
Imagine That!–And Become It!
How do teachers plan their class lessons? They start by visualizing the course outcome. They have a clearcut picture of ... [Link]
Cover That Book!
The most difficult part of book cover design may be the spine. Books with fewer than 60 pages are too ... [Link]
Pinpoint Your Personas—and Reap the Rewards
One of the most important steps in persona development is personalization. Give your personas names, ages, and occupations. Be familiar ... [Link]
The Right Questions
There’s a danger in interviewing anyone when you have a job to fill—hiring the wrong person or company for the ... [Link]
Bestseller Ideas
In this week’s interview, Dean Rotbart and Michael Drew discuss the likelihood of a book idea becoming a publishing success. In their discussion, they reveal how to identify whether More
The Lessons of Harry Potter: A Beneath the Cover Podcast
Michael R. Drew discusses what all authors - even those writing non-fiction - can learn from the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter Series. More
