Networking................
Is networking lost? No it is not lost but face to face networking is gone. Look I am networking through Facebook, Twitter, and Blogging.....but how many times are we talking face to face. Seldom. Why????
Because we can reach people faster through mass networking versus the time it takes to build a face to face relationship. The time it takes to call someone, get them on the phone, check calendars, make an appointment, meet, and build a relationship allows someone else the opportunity to exchange a dozen emails. They are one email from completing the deal......
One would think we have progressed and simplified the networking process making life easier. I would agree except for the over load of spam and fraudulent networking that has created this uneasy feeling that this must be a lie..... I have been looking online for a used car and I am overwhelmed at the number of people that say send us a money order and we will send you the car for free........really!!
Have we created this technology so fast we didn't plan how to police? I have a new HOA Management company and social networking should be an affordable source of marketing but how do you market without creating that question.......are they for real or is this a scam.
As hard as it is, Face to Face is still very important and is my preferred choice. I started my company based on the importance of solid relationships and I know building relationships face to face will take longer but in my mind they will last longer......
How will you network? Do you network for fun or business? What works for you?
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Time!
Owners,
Have you run out of time? Does the day overwhelm you? If so, you are like so many small business owners. I have been in this boat where the days just run together. I was caught in this last week where I didn’t realize it was Friday and thought it was still Thursday. The sad part, I was more concerned that I had lost a day than realizing it was almost time for the weekend.
In the good days, we would just recommend hiring another worker to maximize your time and efficiency, but in this market you are working so many hours just to make things stick together. Who has funds to hire another person? We all wish we could hire more workers…..our economy would be much better if we could.
So, what do we need to do to make things easier? I have talked about working hard is just part of the business but working smarter is also part of being a small business owner. Prioritize and work down. Most would say start with the most important and knock them off the list, but most of the time the most important take the most time. If this is the case then you would never get to the small things and they will continue to stack up. Trust me I know. I have had many things stack up because the “larger, more important” things took priority. This is new to me….but I am working through it. I am not saying this will change your life and way of living, but if what you are doing isn’t working try something new.
I started something this past week. The first hour of each day in which we have no meetings I have made this “Task Hour”. How much can I get done in that first hour? Because if I wait until the end of the day I am so overwhelmed and burned out I will put it off until tomorrow and then it is a trickle-down effect. I have challenged myself to do this for 30 days. I will let you know how I do in 30 days.
Small things make a difference………..
Have you run out of time? Does the day overwhelm you? If so, you are like so many small business owners. I have been in this boat where the days just run together. I was caught in this last week where I didn’t realize it was Friday and thought it was still Thursday. The sad part, I was more concerned that I had lost a day than realizing it was almost time for the weekend.
In the good days, we would just recommend hiring another worker to maximize your time and efficiency, but in this market you are working so many hours just to make things stick together. Who has funds to hire another person? We all wish we could hire more workers…..our economy would be much better if we could.
So, what do we need to do to make things easier? I have talked about working hard is just part of the business but working smarter is also part of being a small business owner. Prioritize and work down. Most would say start with the most important and knock them off the list, but most of the time the most important take the most time. If this is the case then you would never get to the small things and they will continue to stack up. Trust me I know. I have had many things stack up because the “larger, more important” things took priority. This is new to me….but I am working through it. I am not saying this will change your life and way of living, but if what you are doing isn’t working try something new.
I started something this past week. The first hour of each day in which we have no meetings I have made this “Task Hour”. How much can I get done in that first hour? Because if I wait until the end of the day I am so overwhelmed and burned out I will put it off until tomorrow and then it is a trickle-down effect. I have challenged myself to do this for 30 days. I will let you know how I do in 30 days.
Small things make a difference………..
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Leadership Style
What type of leader are you? Do you demand respect, lead by example, set high expectations, assume the best/worse, or fall to back and allow others to lead?
So many different styles. Over the next week we will discuss different styles and when you should adapt for different situations.
Stay tuned in and have a great weekend!
So many different styles. Over the next week we will discuss different styles and when you should adapt for different situations.
Stay tuned in and have a great weekend!
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