10 tips for getting results from networking

VickieMilazzo is author of Wicked Success Is Inside of Every Woman

By Vickie Milazzo Guest columnist In the business world, we’re often advised to network. Need to attract some new clients? Network. Wish you had a knowledgeable mentor? Network. The fact is, networking is a valuable and effective tool that can enrich and advance your career or company when you use it properly. But many of [...]

Written on March 12, 2012 | Posted in Columns | No comment

Lillian Bjorseth: Check your ego at the networking door

Lillian Bjorseth, CEO of Duoforce, discusses productive networking

By Lillian D. Bjorseth, Guest Columnist If people agree that networking is more about the other person, then why do so many forget to check their ego at the door? It can be disconcerting and downright irritating to talk with someone who uses “I” a dozen times in the first few minutes. Over and over [...]

Written on February 21, 2011 | Posted in Columns,Marketing | No comment

The importance of thank you

By Lillian Bjorseth, Guest Columnist I grew up thinking that “thank you” is an automatic response when someone does something for you. It shows appreciation, consideration and respect for the person who goes out of her/his way …  whether it is a small thing, medium or huge. What’s happened to this simple gesture that is [...]

Written on October 25, 2010 | Posted in Columns,Marketing,Women | No comment

Introducing our Forum

To build community and boost connections among our readers, SmallBizChicago has a launched a virtual forum on our website. We encourage you to click on the Connections tab on the top menu and check it out. Do you have a question for other business owners? An opinion on a new policy or law? Are you [...]

Written on October 17, 2010 | Posted in News | No comment