This post is #365 since January 1st 2013. Thanks to all my readers. Thanks to all my guest posters. Tomorrow I am releasing two new books. Book #1 is “Bacon Bits is 101 Relationship Marketing Tips.” Book #2, a workbook for the original Bacon book! I wish you blessings, good health and prosperity for you…
If you’ve worked with a client for long enough, you’ll likely learn tidbits about their family. Knowing these can be the key to building a long-term relationship, even if they aren’t always your client. For instance, I worked with a client for over three years but parted ways when my business model changed. This previous client’s…
Unless you live your life in complete isolation, you’re going to meet new folks – sometimes every day. However, if you focus only on whether they can help your business, you run the risk of driving them away. Contacts are people first, business leads second. Engage them with talk about kids, pets, travel, food (bacon…
When it comes to discovering a winning social media and online content strategy, monitoring your website traffic is key. I typically use Google Analytics. From there you can understand what is driving traffic and what isn’t, and figure out a plan to make your time more productive. Matthew L. Brennan – Corporate Writing Services
Think about your clients and customers. Even the businesses that are not challenged by geography may have a larger list of local clients. This is because the time and effort was put in to cultivate this relationship in person. You can build business relationships online as well, just keep in mind that it will take…
In the day and age of 24/7 publishing, ideas are a valuable currency. When you step away from the computer and quit trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip is exactly when the best ones strike. Consider keeping a notebook or using an app like Evernote to keep track of your best ideas on…
When you publish your content, and then post your blog on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, you’re not done. Try syndicating your blog with multiple channels. Sites like Alltop, Business2Community and Amazon are always looking for compelling blog content to publish. These provide a great way to stay visible. Matthew L. Brennan – Corporate Writing Services
When you attend a networking group, what vibes do you get? Follow your instincts. Visit a number of groups to find those which fit the Goldilocks test. That is, the groups that are not too mercenary and not too casual, the groups that are not too large and not too small, and the groups whose…
Are you part of a mastermind group? Business mastermind groups bring together non-competing business owners, in a forum to discuss challenges and solicit feedback from peers. Beyond receiving advice and fresh ideas, participants in these groups develop a real understanding for the businesses of others and form exceptionally strong network relationships. Consider adding a mastermind…
Technology continues to find new ways to support business and networking. New printers not only print and copy and scan and fax, they also can have their own email address, internet connectivity, remote access and library of apps. It’s amazing – the inexpensive “basic” all-in-one does all of the above and even connects to free…