Social Networking For Business

Social Networking for Business

Social networking for business is a must learn and must do for today's marketers. When done correctly it will insure the strength of your business and its longevity. If done incorrect, ensures a quick doom of your business. Far too many new business owners do just that.

As the name applies, it is social site, a place on the Internet which allows for people to gather and exchange personal information and ideas. Much like a Cyberspace pub, coffee house. People meet, become friends and share about themselves, their families, wants, likes, dislikes, jobs and etc. They look for like-minded people, so they can talk freely about the things that are important to them.

Why would they want to be social with you?

1. They find you interesting

2. They think you have something they want

3. They believe you can help them get something they want

Now Social Networking is pretty easy when done right. As I said earlier, new marketers tend to be in a rush and forget to build a personal relationship first. They just blast everyone within three feet, that is breathing, about their products, services or business opportunities. This drives the new contact away quickly at great loss of time and resources. If you do not have a foundation of trust built up, then you are just a salesperson. "Get A Clue", no one likes a salesperson, not even other salespersons. It is so simple, treat people how you want to be treated. Win their trust and confidence by having a true interest in them and their lives. Find common ground, children, sports, autos, homes or just about anything you both enjoy.

Once you have built a friendship and relationship just listen. People tend to talk about what is right and what is wrong in their life. They will tell you how to sell them. You only have to listen, identify problems, needs, wants, desires, issues and provide solutions using your resources. Share with them how they can benefit. Note I did not say Sell but Share your knowledge and expertise. This also opens the door for additional sales and up sales. They will also bring referrals so be sure to ask who else you maybe able to help. If you take your time and build the relationship on trust, you build a long term relationship.

Now how does this apply to recruiting? Same as before, Listen...! Let them tell you what their hot buttons are, they will sell themselves. If you offer solutions to problems, needs, worries and such, then they will knock down your door to join in. They will want what they believe you have or believe you can help them get. They reinforce this belief through the relationship you build. Again remember their hot buttons and show the benefits of having yourself, your products, services or business opportunity. Maintain a position of strength, do not be over eager to allow someone to sign on.

Now why would I take away or let someone think I am not going to allow them to join what I am doing? That is very important and here is why. Time Management of people who are not committed is not profitable. You only want to work with talented people, committed people, motivated and focused. You need to let them know you are pre-screening to find only the best people you can share your time and expertise with. Anyone else will take far too much effort, resources and time. Protect your time and things begin to take shape quickly. The idea is to find the quality contacts and help them become quality associates. You only need a few quality associates to build a strong and profitable business. Talent is the key so when building that initial relationship review their strengths and weaknesses. Give time to the ones who will be willing to learn, work and take your expert direction.

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Basic Questions To Grow Your Team Or Organization

Basic Questions Key To Grow Your Team Or Organization

There are some very basic questions you need to ask persons looking to join your team or organization. This is not magic but the results are magic..! Remember if you appear desperate your results will be dismal. You need to maintain a position of strength and you will attract strong and positive members. This is key to building a strong organization which is better time management and pays better results. You find if you allow persons unfocused and not willing to make a true commitment, you will be trading your time away with little results. The point here is to save yourself the pains most people go through and maintain control. You want to attract people willing to learn and more importantly wanting to grow their own business. You are the expert here and they want what you have, Knowledge of how it is done...! They would not be looking if they already knew how. So here are some quick and basic questions you need to ask to find the correct quality people.

1. Are you still looking for a business of your own? (They need to understand that it will be their own business)
2. How long have you been looking? (If they have been looking longer than six months this is a red flag. They are unable to make a decision)
3. Why are you looking for a business of your own? (They truly need to know why. If they can not identify why, then you should thank them and move on)
4. What do you expect or need to make? (You are looking for people wanting to make $2,000.00 a month or more)
5. How may hours a week will you put into your business? (10 hours a week is the minimum you are looking for)
6. How can I help you? (What they are looking for you to do. Make a list)
7. Do you have the minimum monies to get started? (This is a monetary commitment and a must do)

Remember this is a sorting process. You are wanting to rate them by their commitment levels. Maintain your position of strength, it is OK to take it away from them. They need to deserve your time and they also need to understand this. If they pass the sorting process tell them they maybe someone who you can work with.

They need to prove they can complete the task you lay out for them. This shows their commitment. When giving task be sure to identify the task clearly and have a firm time line. This is a testing method to be sure who you spend time on. Your time is precious and wasting it on the wrong people can cost you a great deal more than just time.

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