Tag Archives: Lorraine Lane

What Savvy Business Networkers are Doing to Get It…Do You?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Lorraine Lane

Savvy business Networkers “get it” and understand that it is in the “giving” that networking really happens. According to Barbra Streisand, “People who need people…are the luckiest people in the world.” This is not a new story – or … Continue reading →

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She is Glad 2011 is Over!!! Are you…?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Lorraine Lane

A couple of week ago, I enjoyed lunch with a colleague who stated she is glad 2011 is over. Are you glad to see it go, too? My colleague expressed great joy that 2011 was coming to an end … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention to the Basics!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

A local construction company foreman gathers his crew together every morning and reviews the plans. When he was asked why he does this, he answered

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All Hat / No Cattle

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

All Hat / No Cattle… I came across this Texas saying that refers to someone who is all talk and no action. This describes one of the biggest mistakes I see businesses owners make

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Do You Have a ‘Don’t Do’ List?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

Do you find that on many days nothing gets crossed off your ‘to-do’ list because you get caught up in the crisis of the moment? You’ve planned your day, made the list of things that must be done and 10 … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Growing or Shriveling?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

Have you noticed that some businesses grow, thrive and prosper while others slowly shrivel and do not thrive? Why do some businesses never make it? These are questions that have haunted me for 15 years as I’ve coached many small … Continue reading →

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Be a Networking Ninja!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

Would you consider yourself to be a Networking Ninja? Developing some of the qualities of a Ninja would greatly enhance your Networking skills. The following characteristics are attributed to Ninjas: