Four Tips to Keep Rolling In the Business

Be it landing the next great project to work on internally, promoting your work as an independent consultant, or selling your company wares, you need to find ways to continue to promote talent and cultivate relationships on a shoe string budget in 2009.  But how?  Here are some tips:

1. Thank Yous

It’s what mom taught us…thank yous….but not the verbal kind, SMS text, nor with an eGreeting.  It’s the old fashioned, pull out a pen and note card, and write someone a thank you note.  When was the last time you sent a personal thank you card to a client, co-worker or industry colleague?  Here are some tips on how to save time writing personal thank you notes.

2. Pitch 3 Things

What three things make you stand out above the rest?  Remind colleagues, your boss and prospects what 3 things you and/or your business are great at doing and why they need to keep you around.

3. Incorporate Asking for Referrals Into Different Processes

When someone registers for your website or newsletter, do you ask them to refer others?  What about networking internally or within your industry networking group?

4. Reconnect with Someone Once a Week

Has it been a while since you chatted with a highly respected former boss?  Senior executive you have a relationship with?  Someone else you enjoy partnering with?  Make it a habit to re-connect with someone once a week to continue fostering relationships within and outside of your business.

So who are you sending a thank you card to today?