BNI Business Before Breakfast

Do I know anyone that owns a small business and is paying another company to manage their digital marketing?

I attended a very short and powerful presentation this morning that shared 7 critical questions every business owner should ask themselves if they're working with a marketing company.

It was pretty eye-opening for several people who attended so I feel compelled to share.

Would you or someone you know like a copy of my notes? I asked the presenter and he said that I could send them to you if you want them

Giving Referrals Can Ruin Reputations - Dr. Ivan Misner® A lot of reputations are at stake when you give a referral. Make it count and keep your integrity. Do not ruin reputations with bad referrals.

The VCP Process: VISIBILITY

The first phase of growing a relationship is visibility: You and another individual become aware of each other. In business terms, a potential source of referrals or a potential customer becomes aware of the nature of your business–perhaps because of your public relations and advertising efforts, because of your social media presence or perhaps through someone you both know. This person may observe you in the act of conducting business or relating with the people around you. The two of you begin to communicate and establish links–perhaps a question or two over the phone or via e-mail messages about product availability. You may become personally acquainted and work on a first-name basis, but you know little about each other. A combination of many such relationships forms a casual-contact network.