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By Wendy Buckingham It’s in these supposedly threatening economic times that networking can really come into its own as a tool for success.  Being seen and heard and making valuable connections will give you the edge over your less visible competitors.    Tempting, as it may be to dump networking in your cost cutting efforts, it is [...]

We are all shocked and saddened by the bushfire tragedy in Victoria. I have just spoken to a family friend in Kinglake, Victoria who has told me that 20 people are still missing and the deathtoll is horrific. Many who survived have lost their homes and the tragedy was witnessed by many children. The key [...]

was my son’s first day back at school. This morning I hugged and waved goodbye to a vastly different child than he was last year. My little boy coped with a major operation and the surrounding hurdles with grace, maturity and trust that was well beyond his years (he is now 7). [...]

That is the comment I have heard most this new year!  Where has the time gone and what are we going to do differently to keep it around a bit longer this year?  Valuing and building relationships – both personal and business – benefits our lives, our careers and our families in ways that nothing [...]

I was asked this question recently and although the answers we may give have always been important, they are now critical. Do whatever we can to protect our planet. Each small action adds up to a significant contribution if everyone does it. Do an audit of your home, business or workplace, and your life and see [...]

It has been a while since my last post.  The reason for this is that my son has been through a major operation or two which threw a major curve ball to me and my family.   Thankfully he is now out of danger but he will require a number of further operations down the track.  The [...]

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Here’s another ten tips to assist you in your networking strategy.  Ask yourself how it is to network with you?  What do you bring to the experience?   When at a networking opportunity SMILE!! Look approachable; no one will come near you if you have your head buried in the newspaper or look like you just swallowed [...]

The beginnings of a networking strategy - the first ten tips