New York Networking Guide

Happy Independence day to everyone!  A Special thank you to those who have & continue to protect our freedom, and independence.
I was out walking recently, and I recognized a familiar scent. As I moved closer to the source, but before I could see it, I realized it was honeysuckle.  I had gone through these [...]

Memorial Day is set aside for us to remember & honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, our family & us individually. One of the ways that we do that is to spend time with family & friends. This time also is the official opening of summer.   As we [...]

A recent Small Business Success Index™ report sponsored by Network Solutions and the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business shows:
– Social media adoption by small businesses has doubled from 12 percent to 24 percent in the last year
- 75% surveyed have a company page on a social networking site
- 61% use social [...]

Someone very close to me recently asked for my expertise as they are starting a new business.  Since helping to start, revitalize, publicize & systematize businesses is what I do it made sense that she asked me.  What didn’t make sense was how inhibited I felt trying to respond to the request.  I often find [...]

On Thursday of this week, I will be presenting  a seminar about how to MaXiMiZe Networking.
I am going to reprint here a series of post from  last fall.  This series-Networking:MaXiMiZed a 3 Phase MaXiMiZation Plan includes some of the ideas that I will be talking about at the seminar.  If you are in the area, [...]

Right now, I am flying high. I just returned from a weekend in the Florida Keys.  Taking time to refresh one’s self is very important.  I had the opportunity to do several of my favorite things this weekend:  spend time in the sun & water; admire (& eat) beautiful food, & most importantly share [...]

I listened to a great call this week with Nancy Matthews and Kevin Tacher.  Nancy is the founder of Womens Prosperity Network as well as the owner of several businesses including MagicalMarketingMakeover.com.  Kevin is the founder of Motivational Mondays Call and CEO of Independence Title Company.    Nancy shared  a few wonderful strategies to “Discover [...]

Today is my  wedding anniversary.  It made me think about how business relationships are a lot like marriages.  Over time there are many opportunities to either add or withdraw favor in the relationship. It can be compared to a bank account.  At any given moment, you are either in good standing with a positive [...]

I am writing on board an aircraft flying from Charlotte, North Carolina back home to NY.  In the last 5 days I have been on as many airplanes and in almost as many states (4)  During this time, I have not attended any “Networking Events”, but I have done lots of networking.  In addition to [...]

Wow!  I think I broke my own record.  2 States (1280 miles apart) , 3 days, & 5 events.  It was a very busy week for me.  How about you?

Is it just me, or is the “Spring” of a new business growth in the air? I keep telling everyone that your posture & position (mentally [...]