Ivan Misner
From Ivan Misner
Ivan Misner is founder and chairman of BNI, a professional business networking organization headquartered in Upland, Calif. He is co-author, with Hazel Walker and Frank De Raffele, of Business Networking and Sex: Not What You Think (Entrepreneur Press, 2012). Misner is also chairman of the board for the Referral Institute, an international referral training company, and on the board of directors of the Colorado School of Professional Psychology. He is also the founder of the BNI Misner Charitable Foundation.
Networking Etiquette Around the World
A quick lesson on how not to embarrass yourself when networking in another country.Smart Ways to Use Your Business Card
Successful networking is "all in the cards" with these 4 strategies.Using Events to Gain Referrals
Gain a reputation as the person everyone wants to do business with by setting up a popular event.The Networking Trick That'll Increase Business
Start referring your contacts to other professionals and watch your business grow.How Deep Is Your Network?
You have a lot of contacts, but how well do you really know them? Strengthen the relationships you already have and you'll grow a strong network you can always depend on.High-EQ Networking
Improve your networking skills with four ways to boost your Emotional Intelligence.Networking With Businesses Overseas
When it comes to networking with foreign companies, we all speak the language of referrals.Getting Referrals That Count
Not all referrals are created equal. Learn how to identify weak referrals and mold them into sales-generating leads.Scorched-Earth Networking
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Our networking expert tells you how to make the most of your first communication with future customers.Online Exposure
Ready to start e-networking? Here are five keys to generating online buzz for your biz with word-of-mouth marketing.5 Ways to Break Into Online Networking
Our networking expert shares his best tips for promoting your business online with this hot new arena for word-of-mouth marketing.The Number One Way to Grow Your Business
Forget fancy ads and expensive PR campaigns. The best way to expand biz is still through good old word of mouth.The No. 1 Way to Grow Your Business
Forget the fancy advertisements and expensive PR campaigns. The best way to build business is still through good ol' word of mouth.Home Networking
You might work from home, but you still have to get out there and network to build relationships for your biz.Networking at Conferences and Trade Shows
These four tips will help you make the most out of your time at a trade show or expo.15 Ways Other People Can Promote Your Company
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Follow these tips to build the relationships that will benefit your homebased business.A Sure-Fire Referral Technique for the "Difficult to Refer" Business
Even if your company isn't the type to easily generate word of mouth, there are still ways you can network and build your business's reputation.Busting the Myths About Customer Referrals
Learn the truth behind these six common networking misconceptions.Tips for Working a Mixer
Knowing what to look for will help you use business events to your advantage.Who Joins a Networking Group...and Why?
A closer look at the members of networking groups and how they're benefitingExpand Biz by Encouraging Employees to Network
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When friends offer to help get the word out about your biz, take them up on it with these six winning strategies.Do Referrals Happen by Coincidence?
No, they don't. Here's how to stop relying on luck to create word-of-mouth for your business.Shape up Your Business With Networking Aerobics
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Relationship-building courses have yet to become a business school requirement. Isn't it time that changed?Investing in Your Social Capital
It pays to take advantage of knowledge and relationships when building your business--and your bottom line.Secrets to Getting Referrals
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