• Why I Hate Networking Even Though I Run My Own Business

    Networking for me is the biggest downside of running my business.  From the early days of having to attend local business get-togethers as I tried to get my name know, to the bigger events I have to endure today. Networking, to me, is false, contrived, and yet a necessary evil of running a business.  You’re […]

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  • Will You Help Me Become a Better Networker?

      Networking is part and parcel of running your own business. But that doesn’t mean you have to like it. Take me for example. Since 2007, I’ve been running my own freelance copywriting business. After teaching myself about the intricacies of SEO (search engine optimisation) and social media, I successfully marketed myself online to the […]

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  • How to Avoid Being the Social Pariah of Your Social Media Group

      Social media is full of chat groups and forums. Whether it’s Facebook, LinkedIn or some other business forum website, they can be a valuable source of support, advice and banter. They can also be a source of great frustration. Over the years I’ve been part of many such groups. They’ve all started off well […]

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  • How to Stay Connected Without Being a Pain

      As a business owner you’ll come across a lot of people at networking events, trade shows, through social media and just during your day-to-day activities. Always thinking about the next big opportunity, you diligently record their contact details so you can stay in touch. Every so often you send them a personal email to […]

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  • The Similarities Between Networking and PR

    When you’re in business you have to network. It pains me to write that statement because networking is one of my most hated activities. Walking into a room full of strangers is terrifying, trying to break into a conversation is excruciating, basically, it’s not my favourite way to spend a few hours. The daft thing […]

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  • Why You Shouldn’t Fear Networking

    Networking is an essential part of business life, but it is also one of those activities that you either love or hate. Walking into a room full of strangers and having to break into a group’s conversation can be one of the scariest things out, and if you’re like me, you’d probably rather swim with […]

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