For many business professionals, networking events are essential business building tools. Here are some pointers to help your business truly stand out at your next networking event.
Something as simple as a rental projector can really help you make a splash and create an impact at your next business building event. A splash of video or even slide show images can draw more people to your booth, giving you access to more potential customers and clients. Be sure to follow up your audiovisual impact with brochures, information, or takeaway materials that your prospects can review once they’ve left your station.
It seems so obvious, right? However, this is the number one mistake people make when participating in any kind of networking or business building event. If you’re going to take the time to collect data and business cards from potential clients, then it just makes sense to take the time to follow up with each person after the event. A conversation can begin with something as simple as “Hi John, this is Susan Grant. We met at the [NAME OF EVENT] this past Saturday. I enjoyed speaking with you and I know I can assist you in solving your [PROBLEM DISCUSSED]. Give me a call and let’s brainstorm how we can get that issue resolved for you. The best number to reach me is [TELEPHONE NUMBER]. Talk to you soon!”
Depending on the size of the networking event you’re attending, you might not meet everyone in the room. Consider that it’s far more productive to have a few in-depth conversations with just a handful of potential clients, rather than simply shake hands and exchange cards with everyone in the room. Get to know the people you have conversations with – find out what their business problems are, and look for ways you can be of assistance. In these conversations, focus on quality rather than quantity – and let the other person do most of the talking. You’ll learn more about them and it will make more of an impact when you speak to offer a solution, rather than simply talking about how great you and your business are.
Gearing up for your next networking event? Remember to rent a projector from Projector123.com, the country’s best and most professional rental projector company in the industry today. Click here to reserve your rental projector now.
June 4th, 2010
Looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate dad this Father’s Day? Here are some suggestions he’s sure to love.
1. Make it a movie day.
What kind of movies does your dad enjoy? Rent a projector and make your own movie fest filled with dad’s favorites. Whether he prefers Dirty Harry or the Godfather series, the whole family is sure to love watching these classics projected larger than life onto the living room wall. Add some of dad’s favorite snacks, and you’ve got the ultimate “good-news-dad-you-don’t-have-to-shave-or-even-get-dressed-today” kind of celebration.
2. Fun for sports nuts.
Is your dad a huge sports fan? A rental projector is the ultimate way to celebrate dad’s favorite spectator sport. Why not buy him a copy of the latest Sports Illustrated “Best of” or bloopers reel? Better yet, give dad a gift certificate for a future projector rental so he can watch the finals of his favorite sport in style.
3. Sweet memories for the sentimental type.
Perhaps your dad is more of the sentimental type? It doesn’t take a huge amount of time or know-how to put together a spectacular highlights reel of favorite family memories. From those first days of birth to that road trip to the Grand Canyon to all those times you and your dad went fishing, there are plenty of memories that are sure to make your dad smile. Compile them all onto a DVD (or two), pop some popcorn, and start the show with a rental projector and a trip down memory lane.
4. For the grill junkie.
If your dad would rather be wearing a goofy apron and standing behind the grill surrounded in a giant pillar of smoke, then why not let him do what he loves most this Father’s Day? You can spring for all the fixings and maybe throw in a new grill set and a manly apron and let dad get to work on those steaks. Make sure you remember to pick up some of dad’s favorite beverage to set the mood properly.
5. Dad’s choice.
Some dads are just too complex to be categorized as simply as others. If your dad is hard to read (or hard to please), why not make it dad’s choice and ask him how he would most love to spend Father’s Day? You could even offer some suggestions, like camping, fishing, hunting, relaxing, sleeping, grilling, watching movies, or none of the above. You never know, he just might surprise you.
However you choose to spend Father’s Day this year, you can make it a hit with a rental projector from Projector123.com. With weekend rentals starting as low as just $99, there are countless ways to celebrate the guy who’s always been there for you. Click here to get started now.
June 2nd, 2010
Why do something twice when once will suffice? In this day and age everyone is so busy, it really pays to leverage your time and talents to ensure maximum efficiency.
Are you familiar with the term “repurposing” ? Put simply, it means taking one thing and using it in multiple ways, for multiple purposes. Repurposing is a savvy way to leverage your time and talents, making every effort count to the max.
For example, you can take something you have already put effort into – perhaps a report, executive summary, presentation, notes you used to prepare for a meeting, an audio, or a blog post, and you can repurpose it into multiple other formats.
This is a great way to save time if you need constant content, such as with a blog, podcast or if you need to incorporate training or topical discussions into regular meetings.
In fact, repurposing is something you are probably already doing in some areas of your life, but you can take that concept and expand it to leverage your resources to an even greater degree.
Have you ever spruced up leftovers? That’s certainly a form of repurposing. How about recycling? Another form of repurposing.
Take a moment to think right now – what resources have you already invested time, money or energy into? What else could you use those resources for? How can you repurpose them for a new use?
Perhaps you know a killer joke or two. These might serve as excellent icebreakers or segues for your next presentation. Got a great story or anecdote? It would likely make for a relevant blog post. Did some research for a recent project? Why not incorporate the data results into your next lecture or presentation.
Begin to think in terms of repurposing and you will find that you can accomplish more in less time.
For example, the next time you rent a projector for a talk or presentation, you could think of other ways to incorporate the use of that projector in other ways (outside of your talk itself). That’s a sure way to get the most bang for your buck.
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