Issue 22
Inside this issue:
Audie McCarthy founder and president of Marrek Solutions Inc. Click here for Audie's bio
Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
Email:
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This week, I want to talk a little about relationship networking. You all know about networking. You all know the importance of building business relationships. But do you know about relationship networking?
Relationship networking is networking to build relationships - not just to secure a new client. It is when you go beyond the exchange of business cards, the first meeting and the first contract. It is when you call someone because you really care how he or she is doing. It is when you do something extra that you don't bill them for. It is when you remember an important event in their lives and you ask them how it went. It is when you sincerely ask about their families.
I am very fortunate to have developed many strong ties over my past three and a half years in business. These people are friends, not just clients and not just business associates. Many of you came out to the Trade Show last week simply to support me. You know who you are. I know who you are and I thank you.
Audie
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Events
Beyond Networking Farewell Dinner
Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 pm - Burlington Art Centre $55.00 per person
Seating is Limited - Register now!
On line at www.marrek.com or call Audie 905.662.3407 or Karen 905.932.4525
Workshops:
Entrepreneurial Series Setting up your Small Business December 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hamilton - Audie McCarthy Building your Business Plan December 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hamilton - Audie McCarthyMarketing Your Business December 7, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Hamilton - Wendy Marlow The Art of Networking December 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hamilton - Audie McCarthy Time Management December 9, 9:00 am -12:00 pm Hamilton - Joanne Royce
For more info call Kym at 905 575 2442 or visit http://t4b.mohawkcollege.ca.
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Here is what people thought about the Trade Show;
"Congratulations - that was a great effort yesterday evening!
I commend you and your team on a well-run show.
There was something for everyone there, and I had the most fun networking and shopping.
I enjoyed painting a decorative ball with Annette at Crock-a-Doodle, too.
Very best wishes to you for continued success."
Sincerely,
Cheron Long-Landes.
CHERON DEARLE DESIGNS INC."Thank you for the invitation to the tradeshow, I had a very good time and made some great contacts. Congratulations on a great event."
Sincerely,
Joanne Arcari
Women Moving Forward
"I couldn't believe how many people you had out there last night. It blew me away."
Barbara Moore, Maximum Services"I just wanted to let you know that I dropped by the show last night at the Burlington Arts Centre for "just a few minutes" and stayed for over an hour.
I met some nice people, spent some money and with any luck maybe I have some potential clients. Keep in touch."
Janice Banman
Pocket Press Printing
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Network. Get out and meet people. Tell everyone you know about your business.
Be patient but busy. Success doesn't happen over night. Success won't happen if you don't keep active. Write articles. Get involved in volunteer and community activities. Be visible.
Join Chambers and participate in the activities they offer. You will build relationships that will develop into business opportunities.
Be professional. Don't settle for poor quality business cards and flyers. They won't work. If you want others to take you seriously you have to invest in your image. It isn't as expensive as you think.
Stay focused but open to new ideas and opportunities. Focus on where you want to be in five years. Be flexible enough to stray a bit from your plan to get there.
Don't give up! Accept that you will have bad days (or bad months!) and occasionally a bad client. Move on. Don't let it get you down.
Remember Colonel Saunders? He peddled his KFC recipe around and got 1,000 rejections before someone agreed to give it a go. The more "no's" you get, the higher your probability of getting a "yes" next time around! Keep at it and keep positive!
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Business Development/Franchise Sales
Crock A Doodle Inc. is on the grow! We are developing a national franchise program offering women a lifestyle-friendly business opportunity marketing our unique pottery-painting concept. We need the support of a dynamic Sales Professional to assist us with our growth and be part of our success. If you have the experience and passion to put to it ...we'd love to hear from you. It's totally flexible and commission-based.Contact: Annette Brennan info@crockadoodle.com 905-659-4448 www.crockadoodle.com.
Contact info@marrek.com to post your job ad for a low administrative fee of $25.00.
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