Business Meetings - Some Tips

Would you like a few tips for your business meetings?

1. When you meet someone and get into a conversation with them keep in mind that you do not know who they may be connected to. Treat them with respect.

2. Remember the 80:20 rule. 80% of your business comes from 20% of your clients. Know who you clients are and recognise them. Always have time for that 20%.

3. Book an appointment from an appointment. Ask your appointment whether they know of anyone who may be interested in your products or services.

4. Networking becomes a habit. Each day, see if you can give your contact details to five people and receive business cards or contact details from five people. You will be amazed how fast your network will build.

5. Be a natural referrer yourself. Have available contact details for businesses you know, like and trust.

6. After meeting someone, do your best to familiarize yourself with their business by either looking at their website or arranging an appointment and visiting them at their business. This will give you a much better understanding of them and their business. Also, people like you to show a genuine interest in their business.

Business Online

The technology we now have is making massive changes to the way that we operate our businesses. The time is right to look for ways to incorporate adaptations of the old business practices into the new technology framework.

To give you an example, consider that you are invited to attend regular online meetings. Perhaps your old monthly meetings are being replaced by fortnightly video conferencing meetings. One thing you could do is volunteer to be a host for these meeting, you will obtain a greater understanding of the new technology and get to know the names and faces of the attendees.

Another suggestion is find a way to replace the old system of bringing a door prize to promote your business. Maybe you could ask attendees to send you their email address and they will go into a draw for a one hour free consultation, or for a gift voucher. Always remember to thank all attendees and send out a feedback email with an incentive for responding...