More time -  26 June 09

Apparently clients and customers have more time on their hands, due to the recession.  If yours have, why not  ask for a session to build your understanding of their business?  Use the time to find out more about them, brainstorm ideas, sketch out plans and genuinely add value.  You'll certainly rise in their estimation, build their loyalty and who knows - business opportunities may spring from it for both of you.

 

Raising your profile via LinkedIn? -  25 June 09

Always opt to have your name in the url of your LinkedIn page – it helps search engines and people find you.

 

How to be an expert part 9 -  17 June 09

Don't forget the power of social networks to position your expertise.  Used strategically, the likes of LinkedIn and Twitter can give you a valuable 'touch point' with your fan base.  Remember though that these are just another communications tool in your reputation-building kitbag.  Keep your message consistent across all of them so as not to confuse or weaken your position. More

 

Free on-line seminar - 9 June 09

A friend of Extended Thinking, John Timperley of The Results Consultancy, is giving a free on-line seminar at lunchtime on Friday 19 June.  The subject is how to turn contacts into real business opportunities.  John always has great hints, tips and advice and you don't have to leave the office to participate in the session.  For more information contact The Results Consultancy.

 

Thank you - 8 June 09

... to those who sponsored Michelle in Cancer Research's 'Race For Life', which took place on 6 June in Guildford.  She completed the course in 35mins.

 

Latest article published - 28 May 09

Our latest article explains how to convert your reputation-building efforts into business more

 

Happy bank holdiday weekend - 22 May 09

Wishing all our friends and contacts a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. To help get you in the mood, here's an excerpt from WH Davies' poem - Leisure -  'What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?' more

 

In the loop - 19 May 09

If you have contacts who refer business to you, keep them up to date on how things are progressing with that particular client or project.  Reassure them that their recommendation is in good hands.  Remember, their reputation (as well as your own) could be at risk here.

 

How to be an expert part 8 - 18 May 09

If you get asked to write an article/comment or give a presentation, always check how much content is required.  Check out word counts or timings and keep to them.  Your message then won't be weakened by being edited or cut short. Also, the people who've given you this opportunity are then more likely to pass more your way in the future. More

 

Many thanks to... - 12 May 09

...  Robert Craven. We hadn’t heard these Yankelovich quotes before but think they’re interesting in the current climate ‘76% of consumers believe companies don’t tell the truth in advertising’ & ‘Consumers trust the recommendations of others when buying a product/service (65% trust friends, 27% trust experts, 8% trust celebrities)’.

 

Catch us this week at... - 11 May 09

... The Grow Your Business event. If you're attending and fancy meeting up let us know.

 

We really like... - 1 May 09

... Xobni for Outlook.  It's a great search tool but also brings a 'face' to your incoming emails, through its ability to link with Linked In, Facebook and other social networks.

 

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