After a well attend BforB meeting has just wrapped up, it seems a good idea to go through it to see what makes a good meeting.
1. Courtesy and Integrity. Two emails yesterday explaining that people could not come. They were having to catch up with clients after the big freeze and had to undertake early morning journeys.
2. Commitment. Both the non attendees asked me to pass on thanks to others for previous support and one passed on a lead.
3. A Supportive Environment. A first time guest admitted to major nerves giving his first 60 second elevator pitch, got a round of applause.
4. A Willingness To Share. Mike's 10 minute slot ran to 20 as he talked less about his business and more about what people can do to go and find out about the dark arts of SEO. Free consultations were offered
5. A Willingness to Learn. 6 people signed up for free one to one sessions on Social Networking from yours truly between now and Christmas.
6. Friendliness. Every one made sure they spoke to more than one person and made newcomers welcome. Informal networking ended at about 9.30 an hour after the meeting's official close.
7 Meaningful Contributions. Everyone requested one to ones and took up opportunities.
Business networking at BforB East Yorkshire
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Action Coach Diary Tip
Quick entry today as I am flying around meeting people and venue scouting in Grimsby. Friday I was invited to a seminar for Action Coach to see if I wanted to avail myself of their services. Met some nice people , as you do, and walked out with a number of tips.
Best tip of the lot was this: Last thing you do when you finish work is write down your schedule for the next day. By writing it down you actually give your brain chance to process the information whilst you sleep. You may even find that you wake up and realise that there is something you can reschedule.
It was one of those moments when you " Yep know that one" but in my case I have to say that it is not something I always do. The last two weeks when I was pretty much unable to get about was a case in point. It's always good to have good practice positively reinforced.
One thing I've done as a result is make sure my social networking is primed and ready to go the very next day. Socialoomph is my preferred tool for this. Just log in for a free account and you can preset twitter comments to be sent during the day as well as an auto-response to people who are following you. That way you won't be thinking, "Have I got something to tweet and when can I do it?" as you get the kids' breakfast and trip over the dog food at 7.30 in the morning.
Best tip of the lot was this: Last thing you do when you finish work is write down your schedule for the next day. By writing it down you actually give your brain chance to process the information whilst you sleep. You may even find that you wake up and realise that there is something you can reschedule.
It was one of those moments when you " Yep know that one" but in my case I have to say that it is not something I always do. The last two weeks when I was pretty much unable to get about was a case in point. It's always good to have good practice positively reinforced.
One thing I've done as a result is make sure my social networking is primed and ready to go the very next day. Socialoomph is my preferred tool for this. Just log in for a free account and you can preset twitter comments to be sent during the day as well as an auto-response to people who are following you. That way you won't be thinking, "Have I got something to tweet and when can I do it?" as you get the kids' breakfast and trip over the dog food at 7.30 in the morning.
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