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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 17:04
This week my business Expertise on Tap celebrates its first birthday
Back in July-07 I had one client. Like many others before me, I was wondering when and where the rest were going to come from.
Fast forward to July-08 and I've got a few more than just one client and this could not have been achieved without 4N. I don't just mean the team at 4NHQ, but also the group and area leadership teams + the hundreds of people I've met at 4N meetings. Some of them have become clients and collaborators, others have become trusted colleagues and friends.
As I said at 4N Cheltenham this morning, you don't just pay your annual fee and wait for something to happen. With 4N, just like most things, you get out what you put in. My 3-point plan has been...
(1) Travel - you've got a passport so use it. OK petrol's not cheap but for example if you're in Cheltenham and visit a group in Bristol you're immediately exposed not just to Bristol 4Ners but also businesses from Wilts, South Wales, Monmouthshire, Somerset and more. Your petrol costs could pay back many times over.
(2) Use the forum and be generous. Don't just ask for help but look for opportunities to provide help as well. People will remember that and even if they never buy anything off you they'll refer you to others.
(3) Use the power of 4Sight Slots. It's a great way to build your brand and it's easy. All you've got to do is email the group leaders within say a 50 mile radius and within days that's your 4Sight Tour organised.
Thanks everyone.
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 17:12
Great tips J......it's true, if people have passports, they should really dust them off once in a while!
Rich 'Puff Richie' Heathcote - The Voiceover Man
"Creating voice audio clips for your business that give you a professional edge - Hollywood quality but without the pricetag!"
 AREA LEADER - Midlands (Birmingham, Great Park, Walsall & Wyre Forest)
 
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 17:14
Hear hear J.. well done you.
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 17:28
Happy Birthday Julian. I totally agree with what you say. It was our 2nd birthday this week and I wish I'd found 4N sooner and since having a passport I've made use of it to get to places I don't think I would even thought of going to.
Here's to many more years to come for you!
Elaine
CONVALLIS SOFTWARE LTD - IT CONSULTANCY & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - North Devon Business Awards 2008 Best Business Start up.
'Bespoke Databases, CRM, Software Development, Consultancy, Web Development, Web Hosting'
ConvallisCRM - Contact management & Email Marketing Made Simple
Phone: 01769 598155
www.convallissoftware.co.uk
www.convalliscrm.co.uk
Group Leader - 4Networking Tiverton
Next meeting Wednesday 17th December, Hartnoll Country House Hotel, Tiverton.Book Here 4Sight from Caroline Channing, Ourhealthplus
'Making Business Appointments Easy'
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 17:46
Really interesting to hear Julian. I made a 10 minute 4Sight out of that this morning - you've just managed to sum it up in three sentences!
Happy birthday Expertise On Tap!
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 17:55
Forgeting about everything else, just wanted to say many, many congratulations getting to your 2nd year in business.
Its a huge achievement these days, hats off to you.
Look forward to sharing your THIRD Birthday next year!
Best wishes,
Adrian
Adrian (Ade) Lowe
www.canyoubuckaroo.co.uk
CUSTOMER SERVICE - IT'S ALL ABOUT BALANCE
Develoment Workshop just weeks away, check my site for details.
(( Thanks for popping by))
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 18:49
Congratulations Julian....you have worked the system well lol!
Good luck for the coming years....its no 3 I need to work on :(
Helen 
'Styling to Sell, Styling to Rent, Show Home Furniture, Interior Re-styles & Refurbishment'
M: 07789 488446
DL: 01225 330088
W: www.propertystylingcompany.co.uk
4N Group Leader Bath - Last BATH before 2009 - Dec 11th!
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 18:56
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 19:18
Happy Birthday and here's to many more happy and prosperous business birthdays -
Paula Hine - 0845 224 0684 / 07710 164085
paula@ab-sol.co.uk
Area Leader for Hatfield, Stevenage, Ware, Bishop Stortford, & Harrow
Abundant Solutions Ltd
Business Building Specialists, bringing together a unique blend of Business Advice, Strategic Planning and Marketing Execution from our Hertfordshire office. We provide you with support, guidance and marketing services which really make a difference to your business
- Business Consultancy
- Strategic Business Development
- Business Planning
- Full Marketing Services
Vision + Execution = Results
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 19:22
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 19:27
As always Julian, a great example of how to use this network - well done on reaching your first year!
Tamsen Garrie - View my Biscard
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 20:08
Hurrah!
Margaret MacKenzie
Entrega Logistics Limited - The Caring Couriers
01258 881166
Group Leader for Dorchester 4Networking 
We meet on Tuesdays and would love to see you there.
Dorchester 4N, The Only Networking Group in the Universe With Its Own Chocolate Fountain!
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 21:39
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 21:44
If we do cop for a recession, businesses within the network have got a whole greater chance of coming out the other end than those outside. Long may your growth continue J.
I've been hearing some amazing 4N stories and sound bites over the last couple of weeks.
- 60k ad sales in 3 months for one 4Ner.
- 41% increase in turnover as a direct result of 4N
- 93 new clients in 5 months from 4N
It really is a case of using the network effectively, that involves as Julian says helping people where possible, making a positive difference, being yourself and also taking personal responsibility for the outcomes, positive and negativly. The 3 bullet points above are as a result of the members 'working' the system. Now equally there will be members for whom "4N isn't working".
To those members I'd say, Its not the platform that needs tweaking. Its your approach or business.
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Posted on 08th Jul 2008 at 22:37
With all that travelling, perhaps a course in eco safe driving will help you save some money whilst making it Julian :-)
Congrats on reaching this important milestone
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