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949-861-2990 5 NETWORKING TIPS for Small-Business Owners
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nature of networking allows for a conversation about business to become a platform for building a relationship. Odds are everyone at your conference is trying to network just as much as you are. 3. Have a Card, Seriously Imagine this scenario: You’re at a conference and you just finish up a fruitful, engaging conversation. The person you’re talking to hands over their business card, and you realize you don’t have one to provide in return. Nobody wants to end up scribbling their contact information on a napkin. 4. Network From Home LinkedIn isn’t just for finding a job or screening employees. It can be a powerful networking tool for business owners. Because you can see the connections of your connections, it’s not hard to reach out to people in similar roles or industries. 5. Be Yourself Your personality and values should be an integral part of your business, and networking should be an honest conversation, even when the end goal is developing a business relationship. Be confident in who you are, and you’ll find that people will believe in your vision.
Successful networking benefits all business owners, whether they’re just getting started or trying to grow their business. These face-to-face meetings with other entrepreneurs, however, can be awkward and difficult for some people. Interfacing with industry leaders, experts, and like-minded CEOs doesn’t have to be anxiety-inducing, even if you’re naturally shy. Here are some tips to help you network more effectively at your next industry seminar or small-business conference. 1. Prepare Beforehand There are a few great ways to get yourself into the networking mindset before an event. You should have a few talking points ready. It shouldn’t sound like a formal presentation with bullet points. A few words about who you are, what you do, and why you do it will suffice. And you don’t want every word drilled down. Remember, networking is not the same thing as a sales pitch. 2. Don’t Forget to Listen Networking works best when it’s a two-way street. You can’t expect somebody to listen to you for five minutes, only for you to head to the snack table as soon as they start telling you about their company in return. The mutually beneficial
When It Pays to Ask for Help NEED A SECOND OPINION?
In a perfect world, when a wrongdoing is committed, the path to justice is clear and attorneys know exactly how to navigate it. Unfortunately, even when a person knows something is wrong, proving that wrongdoing can be complicated, even for the most talented of attorneys. Certain cases can be more complicated than others, and few attorneys want to look at someone in need and say, “I’m sorry, I cannot help you.” Some time ago, we took on a case for a family who’d already been told they could not be helped. This was an elder abuse case, which had been rejected by a prior attorney. Not ready to give up, the client in question reached out to a wills and trust attorney through his website. Though this attorney was eager to help, he didn’t know what to do with the case or if it was even viable. This is a common situation in elder abuse cases, and it’s likely the reason the first attorney rejected the case. Rather than let this family be abandoned by yet another lawyer, the wills and trust attorney looked for a firmwith experience in these kinds of cases. That’s when he called Case Barnett Law and referred the case over to our office. As we looked into the matter, we realized it was in fact an incredibly complicated case, one that we worked on for over two years. All the while, we kept the wills and trust attorney updated throughout the process.
After countless hours of work, we’re proud to report this family will see justice is served and receive the compensation they deserve. For
referring the case to us, the wills and trust attorney will get a check for $60,000.00 thanks to attorney referrals fees being permissible in California.
This is not the first time we’ve been able to help on a troubling case, and we hope it won’t be the last. If you have a case you aren’t equipped to handle or if you’re unsure whether it is valid, feel free to send it over to us for review! We have no issues looking into any case and would love to help any attorney be able to tell a client, “Although I can’t help you, I know someone who can.”
“This publication is intended to educate the general public about personal injury and elder abuse. It is not intended to be legal advice. Every case is different.”
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