Tag: networking
6 Tips to Networking as a Young Entrepreneur
Building a network is one the most important tools you can have as an entrepreneur. Especially for a first time entrepreneur whether you have a business idea or are looking for one, building your network will be a vital stepping stone into entrepreneurship. Find like minded entrepreneurs The first people you should talk to will […]
Don’t Waste Time in Haste: Social Media Tips & Tricks
Can you really make a lot of money in a very short period of time? Well, may be, if you are really lucky. However, realistically speaking, you can’t get rich overnight. Success comes after you put in efforts. See, I am saying this because there is a common notion that social media is a new […]
I Attended a Networking Event…Now What?
You already understand the importance of networking for growing your business. So, you’ve attended a handful of networking events, met some interesting people, and acquired a handful of business cards. Now what? Follow up! If you wait for your new contacts to reach out to you, you’re leaving your business growth to chance. They might […]
Networking and Social Media Marketing 101
When starting a business, the word “free” is music to your ears, so two areas where you can market your new business freely is through networking and social media! However, networking and social media shouldn’t be thought of as the poor man’s advertising. In fact, these areas are a crucial piece in building a brand […]
Networking: 3 Ways To Give More Than You Get
Recently there was an absolutely fantastic article on effective networking that was posted here at under30CEO. One of my comments that supplemented what the author had written was that you should aim to give more than you get when it comes to networking. She agreed with what I said and said most people didn’t know […]
Networking That Works: 7 Secrets for Turning Connections into Cash
So we’ve all heard that your network determines your net worth, but how? I mean, you can swap business cards, “do lunch” and Facebook friend cool entrepreneurs you meet, but how do you turn connections into cash? As an entrepreneur with my feet firmly planted in two industries, business and entertainment, I’ve had to become really […]
Under30CEO Tweetup and Other Networking in NYC
If you did not know April 12th-16th is New York Entrepreneur Week. The week is full of events, speakers, presentations and networking for anyone who can make it. It will surely be a great time for everyone who can attend. However if you can not attend or it is to expensive there are a couple […]
SXSW Is Over, Now What?
So the conference that dominated Twitter is over. So what’s next? Here are some upcoming events in 2010 with killer networking opportunities and tons to learn! The Southeastern Entrepreneurship Conference Sponsored by Under30CEO. April 15-18, Tampa, Networking on the beach, Kayaking/Teambuilding, Business Plan Competition, Elevator Pitch Competition, Keynote by the founder of RoomsToGo, and workshops […]
Why Networking Doesn’t End When Your Job Search Does
A few nights ago I attended a Networking event hosted by a new organization called Schmoozd. When I arrived there I met the CEO of a startup and he asked me what I was looking to gain from the event after I told him that I had a job. It made me start to think about […]
How to Gain the Experience of a Senior Level Executive Without Being One
One of the biggest misconceptions of how you are going to develop the skills of a senior executive is by climbing the corporate ladder. Climbing the corporate ladder is one of the most inefficient and time consuming ways to gain the skills of a senior level executive. It’s a long road and standing out among […]