Business: How to Network Your Way to Success

How to Network Your Way to Success

Written by Lorraine Pirihi

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7 Strategies for Handling Last Minute Meetings

Written by Susan Friedmann

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Survival Strategy #4. Create a contact list. When you need something in a hurry who do you call? These are repparttar

people who need to make up your contact list. Consider your facility needs, catering, audio-visual, etc. Compile a list with phone including cell phones, fax and email information. Keep this list updated annually as contacts and their information can change. Also include useful website resources as you find them, but remember to check them out beforehand. Survival Strategy #5. Build relationships. Don’t wait until you need a favor from someone, rather continually find ways to build a “dream team” or support network. Build a contact base of other meeting professionals, suppliers, vendors and angels you can call on at repparttar 104202

last minute to help you out. Take time to discuss their strategies and resources for dealing with last minute meetings, and add this information to your “survival kit.” Don’t forget to include your fellow co-workers who might be willing and able to help out at a moment’s notice. Survival Strategy #6. Develop contingencies. Because your plans are last minute, repparttar 104203

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probability of pulling off this miracle. Survival Strategy #7. Learn to laugh.

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Written by Susan A. Friedmann,CSP, The Tradeshow Coach, Lake Placid, NY, author: “Meeting & Event Planning for Dummies,” working with companies to improve their meeting and event success through coaching, consulting and training. Go to http://www.thetradeshowcoach.com to sign up for a free copy of ExhibitSmart Tips of the Week.

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