Relationships: Relationship Building & Management

Remember the Total Cereal commercial a few years back? You'll have to eat ten bowls of the leading brand to get the same nutrition that's in one bowl of Total! The advertiser's point is clear: If you want better nutrition for less calories (not to mention money!), you'll logically choose the "one-bowl" alternative.

This same principle applies to business. Experts say that only one percent of all cold calls ever convert into sales. Imagine! How many calls do you need to make each day to close the number of sales necessary to stay in business? Even if you can stomach the rejection, the fruit you reap is far too sparse in proportion to the amount of time and effort you invest.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Remember the Total Cereal commercial a few years back? You'll have to eat ten bowls of the leading brand to get the same nutrition that's in one bowl of Total! The advertiser's point is clear: If you want better nutrition for less calories (not to mention money!), you'll logically choose the "one-bowl" alternative.

This same principle applies to business. Experts say that only one percent of all cold calls ever convert into sales. Imagine! How many calls do you need to make each day to close the number of sales necessary to stay in business? Even if you can stomach the rejection, the fruit you reap is far too sparse in proportion to the amount of time and effort you invest.

Read Bonnie's entire article Making Networking Work for You

Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

A mission: Workplace Passion

If you are going to pursue anything, why not give 100 percent of yourself in the process? Is there any other way to achieve results and satisfaction?

"PASSION: A Powerful force that cannot be stopped." Moliere

One life. One lifetime and one on-going journey to make a difference. Just stop to consider the possibilities! For those who are fortunate enough to be passionate about their life and livelihood, their day to day journey is filled with excitement, anticipation and reward. If you are going to pursue anything, why not give 100 percent of yourself in the process? Is there any other way to achieve results and satisfaction?

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Is Leadership a Gift or An Acquired Skill?

 You've all heard the expression, "He or she was a born leader." I wonder if that's true.

It seems to me with insight and determination, anyone can learn the skills necessary to be a leader.

Volumes have been written on leadership. Lectures have been delivered on leadership. There are thousands of quotes on leadership. So, what then is leadership? What characteristics are indicative of a leader?

I set out to enlist some of the greatest minds and the most impactful ideas on leadership to share with you.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Make Every Networking Connection Count!

We simply never know in what way that impact will affect someone else!

I love this month's topic: The Best Networkers Offer Value! As networkers, daily, each of us has the ability to impact the people we meet , our friends and family members and the individuals in our organization. What is especially exciting about this? We simply never know in what way that impact will affect someone else! Maybe it will be something we say. Maybe the value will be in making an offer, a suggestion or providing a resource. Maybe it will be in mentioning an opportunity that will forever change the direction of another person's life.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Becoming And Staying Successful as a Woman Entrepreneur

Becoming & Staying Successful in Business Ten Top Ways! By Bonnie Ross-Parker

1. Money allows a business to thrive.

Must have a personal financial plan. Determine how much you have to invest, how much you're willing to risk, and how much you will need to live on during your expansion phase. Consult with a CPA, financial advisor or anyone that helps you w/finances. Be really clear about your commitment and the effort involved.

2. Develop and implement clear systems so you remain consistent in all transactions.

Have a plan for everything. Clear, concise directions in written form for how the business operates is imperative for 1.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Learning The Skills To Be An Extra-Ordinary Connector

Learning The Skills To Be An Extra-Ordinary Connector

"Ten Definitive Ways to Succeed at Networking"

How long does it take to establish a relationship? There is no set answer, but it takes time! Your success will grow relative to how much time you're willing to invest.

1. Be a consistent participant.

2. Go to every event PREPARED . . . Cards are a must. Bring your address book/palm pilot as well in order to GIVE leads.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Mentor Magic: Creating a Successful Relationship

Network Marketing and mentoring -- the perfect combination!

The ancient Greek poet Homer first coined the word "mentor" in his epic poem, "The Odessy". A great warrior, Odysseous, knowing he was to be away from his home for many hears on a journey, chose a man named Mentor to be a guardian and tutor for his son.

With its humble beginnings, 'mentoring' continues to offer a valuable relationship between individuals who each benefit by working collaboratively.

How I Found Mentoring Or How It Found Me.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

The Entrepreneurial Woman In The Marketplace

The Entrepreneurial Woman In The Marketplace

Who is she? She is empowered, enlightened and enterprising. She exudes energy, enthusiasm and confidence. She has embarked on a journey and created a mission only she can fulfill. She’s a risk taker. She connects. She collaborates. She gives back. The entrepreneurial woman will not be denied. She deserves success and takes pride in her accomplishments. She sets the standard of excellence in all that she does and in all that she is. She endures.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Friends - Our Family of Choice

If you recognize the impact that our journey can have -- that we can be our family of choice and sink or swim together, you begin to appreciate it's power.

It's not unusual for individuals to ‘complain' or have ‘challenges' with members of their family! I was told once that it's really because of DNA! Yes, it's the blood line of family members who by DNA are linked to one another like a string of pearls. They are knotted together from one generation to the next in an unbreakable bond.

So, even if you want to ‘break away' from a negative, complaining or eccentric relative, the glue still sticks. That's the way it is.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert