NETWORKING WAHM

Archive for March, 2009

Top Ten Tips for Networking

I firmly believe in the power of networking as I have seen first hand how this has helped me grow professionally and personally. You need to be consistent with your networking efforts and this holds true for both online and offline networking.

There are a few basic tips you should remember when it comes to networking and they are as follows:

1. Networking is not about selling your business or products to everyone you meet.

2. Don’t come on too strong the first time you meet new people.

3. Share about yourself, not just your business. “People do business with people they trust and people they have gotten to know.”

4. Ask people what they do and invite them to share about themselves and their business.

5. Listen more than you talk and ask questions that will get people talking — not just a yes or no answer.

6. Make notes on things people have that might be useful to yourself or others.
*tip* I keep index cards on business contacts in a file box. I will write down information about this business contact on the index cards.

7. Find common ground with the person you’re getting to know. “People do business with people just like them.”

8. If asked what you do don’t give someone a long sales pitch. Keep it short and informative. If they want to know more they will ask.

9. Always tell the person you were talking with it was a pleasure meeting them and ask if it is ok if you add them to your contact
list.

10. Ask for their business card — that way you can be sure that there will be follow up. You can exchange cards if you wish but always get their card or if online, their email or IM name. Ask permission to contact them again.

Shelly Hill ~ Tupperware Manager
Contact Shelly at Ravish30@my.tupperware.com
Web: http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30
Recipe Blog: http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com

As some of you may know I am co-owner of <a href=”http://momchats.com”>Mom Chats</a> which is all about Moms.  Free chatrooms and much more if you are there to talk about or to Moms.  A big part of our site is Online Parties.  In the 4 years we’ve had the site up we’ve heard a lot from people new to the online world that wanted to be more comfortable with their first parties and start off right.

Taking our online party class is the way to do that.  You can check out the many benefits of signing up for this class and some things you will learn.  This goes way beyond the ebook you can purchase.  This is many tips we’ve learned over the years that will step up your party.

Shopping at home is so much more economical. You don’t need a sitter to really shop out the good deals. You don’t end up with extra things in your cart the kids put in there. You can shop for yourself AND get a great deal. Oh then there is the added benefit of booking a party with a rep and earning free stuff.

Check out the companies and reps we have joining us. To see their specials visit our Schedule page.

When: Thursday, March. 19, 2009
Where: Vendor Fair chat room
Time: 5:00 – 10:15pm EST (3:00 CST/2:00 MST/1:00 PST)

MomChats Shopping Event Schedule

4:30-5:00 – Come a little early for the Meet & Greet!

5:00-5:45 – Pampered Chef – Patti Neslusan

5:45-6:30 – Scentsy – Kenneth & Didget

6:30-7:15 – Inspiranza Designs – Jennifer Stoll

7:15-8:00 – Thirty-One – Rebecca Sprouse

8:00-8:45 – MonaVie – Michael McCrackan

8:45-9:30 – Kelly’s Kids – Tina McKenna

9:30-10:15 – Taken

We know many people are looking for some way to supplement their current income or start a whole new business. But right now most households do not have a penny to be wasted.

Join us at the WAHMchats.com Business Fair and talk to reps from different companies. They’ll explain their companies policies, benefits, and other helpful information about signing up. Ask the reps questions so you can find the company that is a perfect fit for you. Finding a company that follows your beliefs and has products you can stand behind and promote easily is a big key to success. But each of us also have different aspects we need from a company.

We hope you’ll join us tonight, March 12th from 5-10:15pm EST. You can check out any recruiting specials that some of the companies posted on our schedule.

Here is the quick run down of who will be joining us!

Business Opportunity Fair Schedule

5-5:45 – Partylite – Stacey Harms

5:45-6:30 – Just Jewelry – Amy Stokes

6:30-7:15 – Belly Buster Diet – Anita Kacmarynski

7:15-8 – Thirty-One – Rebecca Sprouse

8-8:45 – Dove Chocolate Discoveries – Colleen Fleming

8:45-9:30 – Lia Sophia – Melinda Pitman

9:30-10:15 – D & D WORLD TRAVEL – LAURETTA HUGGINS