2014 is ticking away, like a timer, counting down the year.
Where does the time go?
Did you think you were going to get a faster start this year? That your business would be doing better?
What should you do? I've found that one of the best ways to increase business is to get off your duff and get out of the office.
Many times, we get stuck in the paperwork of business and forget about the "people work" of business. It takes work to create profitable relationships, business advocates and referral sources. There is a lot you can do to increase your business this year that doesn't include a computer, new software or another email campaign.
Consider building new relationships by attending a networking function for some good old belly-to-belly, eyeball to eyeball networking. Get out there and meet people that you've been "liking" on LinkedIn and Facebook. Attend your a local chamber event and reacquaint yourself with old allies. Solidify a new friendship that you started on Facebook with a handshake and a hot cup of coffee at Starbucks. Seek ways to add value to old relationships that have gotten stale with neglect.
The next time that you get an invitation to attend a business networking lunch, accept it and attend it. No matter what business you're in, it's still a "people" business.
Step out there. Before you know it, Spring will have sprung and your smart phone will be full of new referrals, prospects and clients.
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