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Networking

Who’s Nimble? No Jack…no stick!

August 13, 2009

Many of you have mentioned, the word ‘nimble’ is catchy. People remember it, are intrigued by it and can appreciate why I use it to represent what I do. Most of you also know how much I engage Twitter to create new and maintain cherished business relationships.  Today, the two came together when I discovered [...]

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When On-Line Meets Off-Line

May 27, 2009

Communities weave our lives and when on-line meets off-line, it’s a unique, solidifying experience.  Yesterday, I met with Dan Brown from the London Free Press to talk Twitter and how to leverage it for business. What we both got was much more. Yes, we talked SEO and before I stuff proven words in here about [...]

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Networking = Dating for Business

March 9, 2009

The first Wednesday of the month is a busy day for me, but I love it! I have blogged about Networking Wednesdays (London Small Business Centre) before; referencing the new people I’ve met or the ones I’ve reconnected with. For the last few consecutive months, there has been a record crowd so that’s always fun! [...]

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Don’t Hide Behind Technology – Pick Up the Phone.

February 10, 2009

The telephone, invented so long ago by our revered Alexander Graham Bell, seems like old technology by age. And yet, it still connects us all everyday and probably multiple times. The wireless world is slowly creeping up on the old boy’s invention but there’s an element that just can’t be overlooked: Direct Human Interaction. Included [...]

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Have I Met You Recently?

February 6, 2009

Just because you network online, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t network face to face. I mentioned the three different ways to network in an earlier post and actually put my own theory into action this week with three different networking events…almost! The Small Business Centre hosts Networking Wednesday on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Friends [...]

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Another Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media

January 21, 2009

There are many opinions on how to leverage Twitter and other social media sites to grow your business. Here’s my take on some do’s and don’ts. DO strike up a conversation…you never know where it might lead. Chances are, exactly that; a lead. You need to pay attention and connect on something specific about that [...]

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Three Components to Networking…What’s Your Mix?rvy

November 24, 2008

Good morning and good week to you all! After a much deserved techno-break over the last few days, I want to talk about your network. There are a few different ways to build your business and life before you need to call on anyone. (see Harvey MacKay’s book, Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty). I [...]

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What You Can Expect from The Nimble Assistant

November 13, 2008

I was inspired by this blog post at http://tinyurl.com/5nhgkc (by @jer979 referred by @ChrisBrogan) for today’s post. Read it after mine! Here’s what you can expect from me, dear social media pals: I enjoy relationships & love helping people. I adore a sense of humour. I admire respectful behaviour. I appreciate good systems. I celebrate [...]

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Threading Twitter

November 7, 2008

So yesterday I learned something about others as well as myself. In following various individuals through Twitter, creating my threaded network, I realized a couple of strengths of the medium as well as some weaknesses and it’s only because no matter what kind of fabulous software exists, for the most part, people still need to [...]

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(net)Working at William’s on Wonderland Wednesday

November 6, 2008

Wow! (Okay, I’ll quit with the W’s.) Indeed a great networking session last night at William’s for November’s Networking Wednesday sponsored by London’s Small Business Centre. There were plenty of new faces and everyone was eager to talk and introduce themselves which is great energy to be within. Despite the crowded food and coffee table [...]

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