In the zone By Leslie T. Snadowsky As the owner of Hackett Homes & Construction, Cameron Hackett hung up his shingle in Bluffton in January 2022, and is building his business foundation with the help of local industry association Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HHAHBA). “It’s the best $650 I have ever spent,” Hackett,…
Take a moment to reflect on who you are when networking. Do you remain your true self when networking and in business situations? You may not be conscious of it, but we all wear masks in business — whether it’s to impress, influence or be someone else. But we shouldn’t; we need to be ourselves….
Learn from locals who share their experiences By Kingston Rhodes Enjoying golf is obviously a popular pastime for lots of people here in the Lowcountry. Our abundance of outstanding private and public courses makes it easy to play. Also, there’s no denying that a high percentage of business owners and other professionals in real estate…
Networking across gender lines By Leslie T. Snadowsky Cristina and Ron Kirby are co-executive directors of BNI South Carolina Lowcountry. It’s a franchise of Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest business networking and referral organization with a mission to help businesses grow and scale. The Kirbys also happen to be married, and their yin…
Forward-thinking By Leslie T. Snadowsky Susan Edwards, the founder and owner of Forwards Career Services, remembers having a conversation with a friend whose kids attended a Ducklings Early Learning Center franchise. Through that initial casual connection, Edwards was ultimately hired as an HR consultant assisting with virtual training for 11 out-of-state Ducklings Daycare locations. When…
Networking tips from The Big Easy By Leslie T. Snadowsky From staging parades in the French Quarter for thousands of conventioneers to orchestrating fireworks displays over the Mississippi River, planning intimate dinners at world-famous restaurants and hosting business conferences at area 5-star hotels, Diane B. Lyons knows how to throw a party and let the…
The priceless benefits of networking By Leslie T. Snadowsky Eight to 10 hours a week. That’s how much time you should invest in networking if you want to generate more than half of your business from referrals, according to Dr. Ivan Misner, the founder of Business Network International, BNI. When it comes to costs, LinkedIn…
Tips to make an upgrade easy and affordable. By Mark Rossi According to industry experts, you can expect the average desktop PC to last between three and eight years. It may seem that you just updated your computers, but if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is time to consider an upgrade: According…
How smart networkers are using social media to make (and keep) great contacts and what you need to know to keep up It’s easy to forget that platforms like Facebook started as something other than a place to post selfies and see what your ex is up to these days. If original Instagram filters are…
The real networking happens with the follow-up By Lucy Rosen Networking events are a great way to expand your professional network and meet new people. However, the true value of networking events lies in the follow-up. Following up with someone you meet at a networking event is essential for building a strong professional relationship. By…