This is Part III in a 3-part series. For your convenience,
entire series is online here:· Part I: “How to Develop Industry Contacts” http://movingaheadcommunications.com/associations1.html
· Part II: “Tips For Improved Networking in Associations” http://movingaheadcommunications.com/associations2.html
· Part III: “Researching Associations in Your Industries” http://movingaheadcommunications.com/associations3.html
Part III: RESEARCHING ASSOCIATIONS IN YOUR INDUSTRIES
Some people within each organization generally seem to have a lot more industry knowledge than others. For example, Board members, elderly members who have been in
industry for years, Executive Directors and office administration staff can often direct you to additional resources about your group and industry. In fact, these people often have FILES of info.
What you can do:
1.Call ahead & offer to pick up any copies of info they can supply you from their files. Offer to take
person to lunch & discuss
latest group, industry & business info. Reference
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2.Stay in touch with these people. But don’t be a nuisance. I.E. when you need something, send a 1-sentence email or leave a brief voicemail. When they send materials your way, always send a “Thank You” email or leave a “Thank you” voicemail. Ask if they’d like to be on your newsletter and announcement lists or invite them to download information about your company that you have stored for automated, quick use at http://presssuccess.com/AutoPilot .