Building a Strategic Relationship With Others is Hard Work

Small Business Q&A
As part of trying to get the word out about my product and new business, I have been sending email to potential partners that I think would be a good fit. So far, I’ve had zero luck even getting a “no thanks” from anyone. I’ve contacted six to eight so far. Now I’ve stopped until I figure out what the problem is.

Don’t give up, you’re just getting started. Trying to begin a relationship with someone via email is one of the toughest ways to go. I don’t recommend it at all unless you have some prior connection. And sending to just six to eight places is really a very tiny amount. [Read more...]

There Are Very Few Times You Should Work For Free

How many times have you heard, “Can I pick your brain for a minute?” or “Do you have time for a quick lunch so I can ask you some questions?” or (I love this one!) “It will be great exposure for you!” or some variation of these questions? I’ve heard it a lot over the last 10 years.

Don’t get me wrong. I love helping people. I give away free advice all the time here on my blog and through articles published across the web.

But it’s important to remember that any time you give comes at a cost. [Read more...]

Get Out of Your Office and Attend Live Networking Events

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Have you seen anything besides the four walls of your office lately? It’s high time you moved into the real world of people. Attending offline events can do wonders for your online business. Meeting those you only know through your screen can change your life and your business.

Everyone is gung ho about social networking these days. Social sites are bursting at the seams with members who reconnect with friends and learn to connect with business colleagues. That social networking platform can be further expanded into the flesh-and-blood world at live events. There’s a reason it’s called social networking. [Read more...]

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