How Do I Talk About My Budding Business at Networking Events?

The beginning of a new business is an exciting time. There are so many new ideas and endless possibilities, but how do you start to talk about a budding business when it’s not quite off the ground yet? One thing I’ve noticed is that people are reluctant to talk about their business ideas for a […]

Some Tips To Remember Names At Networking Events

Today our #AskTheFedora offers some tips for remembering names at networking events! Transcript: You go to a networking and someone tells you their name and all of a sudden it goes right out your other ear. I’m really bad at learning someone’s name. What I try to do, (if they are wearing a name tag), I’d […]

Networking and Eye Contact

For some, eye contact can be a strange thing. It can be intimidating, or it can feel very intimate, considering the general wisdom that eyes are a “window to the soul”. Eye contact is an important type of nonverbal communication which many believe can show mood and intention, and it is an important aspect of […]

Your Networking Survival Kit

Today our #AskTheFedora answers the question of what to keep in your networking survival kit! Transcript: How many times have you been to a networking event and a person says “I forgot my business cards or they’re in my other purse”. Always leave an extra stack in your car just in case so you can run […]

What’s The Purpose of a Business Card

Today our #AskTheFedora discusses the purpose of a business card. Transcript: You walk out of a networking event with 30 business cards…what do you do? After many years of trial and error, I decided to put everybody I ever met on a database. On that database, I include where I met the person, what was said, […]

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Network with a Brand, Name, and Logo You Love

Last week we talked about your business cards, but let’s take a step back and talk this week about branding, naming, and your logo. Strong Branding Creates Strong Connections When most people hear the word branding, they think colors and graphics, but branding actually goes deeper than that. It includes logos, naming, taglines, and even […]