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Networking in real life: an ANZAC story
It is an appropriate time to reflect on the massive contribution of service men and women of all ages, who have fought to protect their country and demonstrated courage, resilience and determination in numerous wars protecting Australia and supporting our allies. Their bravery, commitment and sacrifices can never be underestimated or forgotten.
Like many families, stories have been passed down from generation to generation about family members who enlisted and joined Australian forces across the world in various wars in history.
The Year That Was and Will Be
The year is well and truly moving along. In the blinkof an eye we move from December to February! Over the holidays, I had many discussions with my husband and YTM Business Mentor, Leigh Powell on what YTM had achieved in 2017 and the direction we would take in 2018. All businesses need to review their strategies and the start of the year is a great time. Infact we have a "Goal Setting and Accountability" Workshop scheduled for the 13th February , if you need some guidence.
Why do YOU Attend Networking Events?
David has been running his business for over four years now. He left corporate world when he had the chance of a redundancy package and grabbed it with open arms, deciding that working for himself was a much better option.
It has been quote a journey! The first year David was very busy. He had plenty to learn as he set up his home office and was responsible for every day to day administrative task.
What is your Default Networking approach?
Dr. Jason Fox, spoke about how we often suffer from default thinking or auto pilot. He suggested we make a new goal of challenging the things we do automatically and the approaches that we use without thought.
It made me think more about innovation, which is a hot topic these days. We talk about businesses needing to continually change, to improve and look for a new ways. Products and services quickly become stale or redundant as new and better ways of “doing” are created.
The 90 Day Networking Challenge
You know when you have an idea and its been in your head for sometime and finally you act on it! Well, that is what happened for me. With four events in theSmall Business Festival on the horizon, I knew I could develop a working tool to help business owners focus on using their precious networking time wisely.
How Networking Accelerates your Success
My first full time job in the travel industry was the result of connections in my mothers network. It is a known fact that over 85% of jobs result from networking. I met my husband, Leigh, through a work colleague during that period, although perhaps we were always destined to meet, as I had booked his parents world trip before I even met him!
Innovative Networking- two heads are better than one!
Innovation is becoming a much talked about concept and requires businesses to continually change, improve and take a new approach. Quickly products and services are becoming stale or redundant as new and better ways of “doing” are created.
The Keys to Sales Conversion
When we cut through all the noise and deliver our communication the way the client/colleague likes, understands and knows we have a greater chance to build lasting business relationships. Understanding the 4 different styles and how to use them assists in greater understanding for all parties.
How to develop Trust
Did you know Melbourne turned 181 years old last year ? What an achievement! Last November, YTM Networking with a Twist turned three. Both YTM and Melbourne are built on conversations that create profitable relationships and achieve outcomes.
Learn Dangerously – your time matters!
Now into our fourth year of running events in Brighton and various locations throughout Melbourne, I have witnessed how learning brings people together to network and benefit from the experience of others.