Why networking is a vital skill for business owners?
My guest in this podcast is Barbara Ann Fitzpatrick, Founder of Kindred Business Networking (based in the UK & Ireland) who discusses with me “Why networking is a vital skill for business owners“.
Barbara had a long career in the corporate world and a few years ago in troubled economic times in her 50s found herself redundant, but wanting to move on decided to re-invent herself.
Whilst working in the field of product promotion, she found that the old reliable of LinkedIn was not enough for her as she noticed a scarcity of groups that were really of interest to her and caused her to begin her own networking group initially in London.
When the pandemic arrived she was requested to keep things going online which she has successfully done, and she helps: sole traders and self-employed people network effectively with like-minded people who are passionate about their business and its growth
Like everything in life, networking is a skill, and the more you learn and do it correctly, the better results for your business. How often have we had a chat and the right person can give us the answer or inspire an idea that makes a big difference in business?
To learn more about Barbara and her business, take a moment and visit her website to learn more about what she has to offer you.
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I specialise in helping businesses that provide services, professionals, health, wellness, local, and freelancers. Designing, Creating and Managing WordPress Sites. Presenting online workshops 1 to 1 training on zoom. Creating digital content. The focus of my business is to help businesses to compete in the online space by creating customer-focused content. I really enjoy teaching and helping business owners and their staff understand what to do and how to promote their businesses in the online space. I have a Podcast that aims to support businesses speaking to business owners and experts and also sharing digital content advice.
For the camera-shy business owner – in this week’s Podcast I chat with Kier Adair who is a brand photographer who works in person and virtually and she coaches camera-shy business owners.
We discuss the importance of being confident in front of a camera so that you are shown in your best light.
Kier works for women business owners who need the confidence to be seen.
She builds relationships with her clients before the photoshoot. On the day of the photoshoot, it is about having fun and so you are at your best. As the saying goes the camera never lies. When you feel good, confident and energetic it comes across in your photo’s.
Being at ease with a camera is so important with the help of your professional photographer. Feeling good makes your personality shine for your brand photos. Confidence builds trust which is very important for businesses.
How can you be confident for your brand photo’s
Your mindset is in a good mood. What are your best points to show? Avoid double chins elevate your shoulders and back. Positive thinking. Confidence to show your imperfections. What part of you do you want to focus on?
Benefits of a Brand Photographer
Brand photos can be taken without you having to travel for a professional photoshoot.
Through an app Kier can take control of your camera. Kier has a brand consultation before a photoshoot, so she understands what you wish to portray.
Virtual photography is really relaxed and fun as you are in your own setting?
Virtual photos work for all ages – It works for techie and non-techie alike.
Images are downloaded by Kier edited and then you receive a gallery of photos.
Kier can work with people all over the globe.
According to a Study “72% Women Camera Shy” “72% of women do not like getting their photos taken”.
I specialise in helping businesses that provide services, professionals, health, wellness, local, and freelancers. Designing, Creating and Managing WordPress Sites. Presenting online workshops 1 to 1 training on zoom. Creating digital content. The focus of my business is to help businesses to compete in the online space by creating customer-focused content. I really enjoy teaching and helping business owners and their staff understand what to do and how to promote their businesses in the online space. I have a Podcast that aims to support businesses speaking to business owners and experts and also sharing digital content advice.
Making Your Networking Successful – in this week’s podcast, I speak to Carol Harris who is the author of Networking for Success 2nd Edition about her book.
Over the last 30 years, she has taught vital business skills to help a business grow. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development and a Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants. Carol was also was a Director of the Arts Council of Great Britain.
Today Carol is an author, corporate trainer and thriving international networking marketing business.
Why did Carol write the second edition of this book, because networking has changed during Covid19 including with online networking? The book is told in a story format that is easy to understand.
Why does Carol believe networking is important for business.
It is important to help businesses grow through contacts and associations
Learn from people get support and build new contacts.
Networking is usually inexpensive
How to network effectively
Have a strategy
What results do you want to achieve with your networking
Be selective with how you spend your time and what events to attend.
Choose networking groups that fit with your interests and what you do
Networking its very important to schedule a time and follow up on your contacts.
As the saying goes the fortune can be in the follow-up.
Speak within your comfort zone and skills that you will have the confidence to speak about.
Be prepared, about what you are going to speak about.
Pick two to three things to speak about.
Be calm, breathe and take a pause if you need to think.
If you do not know something, tell someone, that you will get back to them about the question after you double-check.
Ask questions they get attention.
Questions can open conversations.
Listen do not just talk.
Establish a point of contact so you can follow up and learn more about the person and their business.
Carols Recommendations for Business to Thrive
Do what motivates you
Use your time wisely
Learn new skills
Improve your systems
Remember with the online world it is easy to do business local and global
Sign up for Carol’s Newsletter on Linkedin and her website.
I specialise in helping businesses that provide services, professionals, health, wellness, local, and freelancers. Designing, Creating, and Managing WordPress Sites. Presenting online workshops 1 to 1 training on zoom. Creating digital content. The focus of my business is to help businesses to compete in the online space by creating customer-focused content. I really enjoy teaching and helping business owners and their staff understand what to do and how to promote their businesses in the online space. I have a Podcast which aim is to support businesses speaking to business owners and experts and also sharing digital content advice.
Why Use Herbs for Your Wellbeing? In this podcast, I speak to Kaidi Koiv who is a medical herbalist and has worked for the (EMA) European Medicines Agency.
She understands the value of how pharmaceuticals can help us and herbs. She is aware of the side effects of medicines and how herbs can heal many health issues.
Kaidi, explains how there can be side effects with medicines and how nature has so many wonderful cures.
She gave me many examples such as:
Stress Recommendation for managing stress Lemon Balm Rosemary
Immunity / Gut Health Recommendation Elderberry for seasonal colds and flu
Lympathic System recommendation Marigold
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Kaidi’s Recommendations for our health
Take herbs and spices every day
Sleep
When under the weather speak to a Doctor, Herbalist and Nutritionist
The importance of digestion for our health
Key take points from Kaidi for business success in the well-being sector
Be adaptable
Be willing to change
Work with other wellbeing/ health professional to offer more value to your clients.
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With: stressing less, sleeping well or dealing with any niggling health issues, so you can thrive in life, so you can do the things you love and be there for your loved ones
The recipe for ” Spiced Elderberry Syrup” can be downloaded by clicking the image to the left.
I specialise in helping businesses that provide services, professionals, health, wellness, local, and freelancers. Designing, Creating and Managing WordPress Sites. Presenting online workshops 1 to 1 training on zoom. Creating digital content. The focus of my business is to help businesses to compete in the online space by creating customer-focused content. I really enjoy teaching and helping business owners and their staff understand what to do and how to promote their businesses in the online space. I have a Podcast that aims to support businesses speaking to business owners and experts and also sharing digital content advice.
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