New Contacts, Greater Success, and Bigger Business The key to unlimited opportunities for your business starts with Smart Networking. This is the essential guidebook for building business relationships in a wired world. Business strategist Liz Lynch demystifies the process and puts strategic systems in place that build connections worldwide and attract opportunities 24/7. Packed with powerful strategies tested by years of experience, as well as real-life stories from the field, Smart Networking describes how to integrate face-to-face techniques with a strong online presence. You'll get low-cost marketing tools that are designed to expand your professional circle exponentially. Lynch will also help you to: Identify the gaps in your network and develop a plan to fill them Tap into existing contacts and master the art of the ask Increase visibility through speaking, e-zine publishing, and blogs Expand your reach with social networking tools Develop a winning mindset to guide all your networking activities

Get Your Money Where Your Mouth Is is about one thing and one thing only: how to bring in a flood of new customers or interest into your business, profession, or passion so you can put a ton of money into your bank account and cash into your pocket. If money and attention are not your things, then you might want to stop reading right now because David Portney is going to show you exactly how to get both in the fastest, easiest, and most fun way possible--by delivering seminars and speaking in public.

In the 2nd edition of the book, 'I'm in a Job Search--Now What (2nd Edition)' you will have a step-by-step guide for the job searching process. The book not only covers job searching strategies, but additionally gives information on how to be in a continuous process of career management. No longer are people climbing ladders in employment. Instead, they are on a ramp and need to constantly make strides to progress and maintain their position. The newly updated and expanded book provides 100+ resources and tips to guide you through the job searching process to help you stand apart from your competition. Included in the book: Goal Setting Personal Branding Five strategies for building visibility on Google to accelerate your job search since recruiters, employers, and companies Google potential candidates prior to contacting them for an interview Using Social Media platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.) in the job search process New section on Pinterest giving you information on the potential this hottest social media platform has for a person in a job search, including tips on how to use it as part of your career marketing plan Interview with Erin Blaskie on how to develop compelling content and capture quality videos for the new, emerging platform for video biographies, Google visibility, etc. Interview with Jeff Lipschultz, Principal at A-List Solutions and a recruiter, on tips for working with recruiters, getting your resume to the top of the pile, etc. Developing a targeted list of companies where to work Research tools to help in interviewing Interview strategies, including the questions you want to research BEFORE an interview to stand out in the interview process Networking Tips on how to customize your resume for different positions to demonstrate to the employer why YOU are the best fit for the position and much, much more!

Through this resource, readers will learn how to make quality connections, cultivate relationships, expand their circle of influence through networking events, and create good "social capital. It includes information on networking tools and technology that will promote new contacts and connections.

Do you want to know in a nutshell what it takes to market yourself in a competitive job market and get more of what you want? '#JOBSEARCHtweet' gives you 140 digestible sound bites for doing just that. In just 100 pages you will gain compelling insights on how to build a strong resume and cover letter, engage employers with a value-added thank you letter, work with recruiters, leverage your network both online and offline to source key decision makers, interview authentically, confidently, and with ease, and negotiate a robust compensation package. In this timely and essential book, Barbara Safani shares her expertise culled from over fifteen years experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development for both Fortune 100 companies as well as with individuals. As the owner of Career Solvers and a widely-published author of articles on career advice and triple-certified resume writer, Safani knows first-hand the strategies and secrets to managing a successful job search, including: Resume writing, cover letter, and thank you letter tips that can be implemented immediately. Traditional and online networking strategies that can build efficiencies into your search and get you noticed by decision makers. Interview tips that position you as an authentic, value-driven candidate. Pointers for negotiating for what you want and deserve. General job search insights to keep you motivated and moving forward. A not-to-be missed addition to the bookshelves of active job seekers as well as people interested in managing their career, '#JOBSEARCHtweet' will give readers everything they need to be one step ahead of the competition through proven strategies for success. '#JOBSEARCHtweet' is part of the THINKaha series whose 100-page books contain 140 well-thought out quotes (tweets/ahas).

Quilting is big business. This book is for anyone who wants to turn their love for quilts into profit in a market that is viable and continues to grow. It will guide the reader through all the aspects of setting up and running a thriving home-based quilting business.

Street-Smart Network Building: Build a Business that Thrives in any Economy, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to build a successful home-based business or establish a second income opportunity. While the focus is on the direct selling/network marketing profession, its principles are equally applicable to any form of profession involving sales, marketing, and communicating with others. Written out of the author’s personal experiences, the content provides proven techniques and skills, allowing readers to avoid the trial and error that often derails the beginning entrepreneur. This insightful, four-part volume makes it easy for readers to educate themselves on how best to develop core business skills. Part 1 provides the tools with which you can develop the right mindset and clarity for pursuing your entrepreneurial journey. Part 2 shows how to get started the right way. Part 3 discusses how you can attract your first business associate. Part 4 demonstrates how you can work with your business associates and help them take the business to the next level. In our uncertain world, Street-Smart Network Building offers the tools for an alternative method of generating wealth and insight—perfect for those who want to strike out on their own professional adventure.