Coming back from the Ontario Long Term Care Association's Conference & Trade Show, President & CEO of Plan A, Sheri Tomchick shares her top Do's and Don'ts of trade shows - what you should be doing to make the most of your time at a trade show and the things you should watch out for …
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Networking 101 with Sheri Tomchick
Networking is about who you know, who knows you and who knows what you do! If you didn't have a chance to attend my Networking Bootcamp in October, be sure to watch my vlog as I go through a few of the important take-aways! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F09SBWvLGo
Why Networking?
I never appreciated the benefits of networking until I opened my business. I learned pretty quickly that meeting new people and building trusted relationships is the key to being successful in business. Since then, I have lived and breathed networking and I have been a strong supporter of its value ever since! Why …
How to Get Comfortable with Networking
In just over a year of being with Plan A Health Care Staffing Solutions, first as a Recruiter and then as Recruitment Manager, I learned many things. I learned the importance of having a sense of urgency for everything, no matter how small. I learned that if my gut is telling me no, say no. …
You Never Know Who You’re Talking To
In early 2014, when I was almost finished the second year of my studies at Cambrian College, I was unsure of whether or not I was going to continue on and complete the third year of the Business Administration program. After many conversations with my parents and sitting in on presentations from students who had …
Working on My Networking!
Networking can be defined as a social economic business activity in which people seek out opportunities to build business relationships. These relationships are a mutually beneficial resource by providing an opportunity to share information, act upon business opportunities and seek potential business partners or ventures. Business networking provides you with the opportunity to meet interesting, …
Why I Heart My Business Best Friend
I met my business best friend at a Toastmasters meeting. She was new to the club, and introduced herself as somebody who recently lost their job and was thinking of starting their own business. I could totally relate, so I introduced myself to her and the rest is history! So why is this relationship so …
Networking Schmetworking
When I was first self-employed I was terrified of networking and would sabotage my own opportunities to meet people by planting myself firmly beside the one person I knew and not moving. I learned pretty quickly that that wasn’t working for me so I went completely in the other direction. I took on a “gotta …
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