By using this email for all these purposes, it blunts our ability to be effective and to get quality responses from others. We've all had that situation arise where we try to get a response from someone and we either get a lame/vague response that requires another 8 messages to get everything nailed down, or the dreaded "no reply at all." Here are some thoughts on improving your email response and ...

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Via: Chris Brogan Written by Chris Brogan SME CEO&President, Human Business Works, a business design compa

Have you ever wanted something and not gotten it? I know I have. I've noticed a HUGE PROBLEM of entitlement with our generation and younger. ...

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Via: Noah Kagan's Okdork.com Written by Noah kagan hi*

Today I'm going to share the 2 things you should NEVER say in an email to someone you don't know. (Especially if you want that person to promote your blog and business to their readers) And then I'll walk you through a word-for-word script that I personally used to get influential people I didn't know. ...

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Via: Social Triggers Written by Derek Halpern I'm 99% useless, but that 1% when I'm not, I'm dangerous. Fi

When the right people meet at the right time, great things can happen, says Borys, introducing five rules of networking for geeks. Contains Angelina Jolie's right leg. Choose the events wisely, Set your goals, Do your research, Know your pitches and Follow up! ...

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Via: HackFwd Blog Written by Hack FWD We're experienced tech entrepreneurs looking to support and

On the journey towards better networking I have come across a series of questions that come up fairly frequently. I've decided to answer 10 of them in this post and if needed am prepared to answer more – Just ask. ...

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Via: The Suitcase Entrepreneur Written by Natalie Sisson I'm a Suitcase Entrepreneur addicted to travel, Frisbee & us

Intros. They're the lifeblood of networking – the currency of mavens. They are your route to angel money. Your entry to sales meetings. We couldn't live without them. But when misused, overused or abused they can diminish your personal brand, consume your valuable time and waste that of the relationships you value the most. ...

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Via: Both Sides of the Table Written by Mark Suster 2x entrepreneur. Sold both companies (last to http://salesfo

I attended the Launch conference in San Francisco yesterday and saw quite a few pitches. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs are still making the same mistakes... Because many of the presenters were first timers and early stage companies... Here are a few tips for pitching ...

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Via: Venture Beat Written by Rocky Agrawal

Networking is essential for startups: in order to build trust and credibility in your business you need to be visible and to make personal connections. Whether you want to recruit, attract funding, or win clients, it’s the personal touch that will win people over.  You almost certainly need to build new contacts as you get your startup off the ground and, if you’re innovating a br ...

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