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Atricle Dump - Networking Events - 7 Good Questions to Ask
Many years ago I went into one business as CEO. The Business was losing ?1m annually. Casually wandering around (listening and communicating) I asked a member of the sales team, "how do we find our customers?" Reply "we don't, everyone knows (name of compan
2. Describe to me your dream customer. You will learn much about their motivation and goals by listening carefully to this.
3. What changes are happening, or can you predict ha
Define the Problem First. It seems obvious, but how many times have we gone to a problem-solving meeting and the discussion started with either whose fault was it or an assertion about the proper solution?Explain what the problem is—what went
Here are a selection I have found to be useful in establishing a connection with someone who at first glance appears to have nothing in common with me at all.
1. How did you come to be in your line of work? Often people fall into their job through a chance encounter or a stroke of luck – these stories are often interesting, and recounting them will bring your new contact alive in a way that a straightforward discussion about current business never does.
2. Describe to me your dream customer. You will learn much about their motivation and goals by listening carefully to this.
3. What changes are happening, or can you predict hap
This new century demands that management have adaptive skills working across the generation diversity that exists in today’s workplace. No doubt people are an organization’s most precious asset. Today, unlike any other time in history, that asset is filled
Here are a selection I have found to be useful in establishing a connection with someone who at first glance appears to have nothing in common with me at all.
1. How did you come to be in your line of work? Often people fall into their job through a chance encounter or a stroke of luck – these stories are often interesting, and recounting them will bring your new contact alive in a way that a straightforward discussion about current business never does.
2. Describe to me your dream customer. You will learn much about their motivation and goals by listening carefully to this.
3. What changes are happening, or can you predict ha
Mobile detailers have all types of customers, many of whom are self-employed. We know that these customers love their automobiles as most Americans and therefore love the services we provide. So much so that they will refer us new customers and tout our ser
1. How did you come to be in your line of work? Often people fall into their job through a chance encounter or a stroke of luck – these stories are often interesting, and recounting them will bring your new contact alive in a way that a straightforward discussion about current business never does.
2. Describe to me your dream customer. You will learn much about their motivation and goals by listening carefully to this.
3. What changes are happening, or can you predict ha
Some employees are true self-starters and seem to motivate themselves to excel. But even with your highest flyers, there could be times where he or she hits a funk and needs some positive motivation. Look to these tips to help you through the trial:
2. Describe to me your dream customer. You will learn much about their motivation and goals by listening carefully to this.
3. What changes are happening, or can you predict ha
Effective marketing comes with practice. Sure, you can research data concerning proven marketing tools. There is a great deal of information available. But, the reality is that all tools do not work for all businesses. Your task is to determine which tools
2. Describe to me your dream customer. You will learn much about their motivation and goals by listening carefully to this.
3. What changes are happening, or can you predict happening, within your industry? Tap into a source of inside information here – it may well have implications for your own business or give you ideas on doing things differently. It is easy to get into habitual patterns of thought without realising it. A totally different perspective can really sharpen you up.
4. What do you regard as your greatest achievement in business to date? Another great way of breaking the ice and getting to know someone better.
5. What do you love about your work? Someone else’s business will come alive for you if you listen to them describing their favourite activities.
6. Are there things you wish you could change? A natural follow-on from the above.
7. How would you like people to describe your contribution to your industry? This gets away fr
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