Fireball Network Blog
Fear, Focus, Inspiration, and Getting Stuff Done
On a recent flight from Montreal to New York, we were stuck in the plane, on the tarmac for over three hours, due to bad weather and poor planning. As an energetic extrovert, I have difficulty sitting still for extended periods of time. As a networker, I try to find...
5 Top Networking Tips to Help You Land a Job
5 Top Networking Tips to Help You Land a Job 1. Use your network effectively. The best way to find a job is through the people you know, and through the people they know. Reach out to your friends, colleagues, former bosses and co-workers, dentists and doctors,...
Dear Fireball: An Advice Column for Business and Career Development
Dear Fireballs, Inspired by the energetic, open-minded, and inquisitive students in a recent workshop, I am thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new feature: "Dear Fireball...". In this advice column, I will answer your hottest questions about networking, and...
Why Summer is the Best Time to Network
Three reasons why Summer is the best time to network. And a few hot tips, to help you do it right. People are happy, which makes for better conversation. Networking is about building meaningful relationships over the long term. The best way to initiate a new...
7 Smart Networking Tips to Help You Work a Room
7 Smart Networking Tips to Help You Work a Room 1. Network with intention: Bring a sense of purpose to every networking activity. Set your goal for each networking event, and commit to it. Are you prospecting for new clients? Considering a career transition and need...
A Guide to Eatiquette: Surmounting Food and Drink Challenges at Events
A Guide to Eatiquette: Surmounting Food and Drink Challenges at Events by guest contributor, Rachel Antman * How can you best improve your ability to network effectively at business events? Should you A) hone your elevator pitch, B) introduce yourself to as many...
7 Smart Networking Tips for College Students
The most important piece of advice for college students is to start networking now! You should be building your professional / personal networks from your very first day of college. The relationships you make now can help you land interviews, internships and...
Memorable and Meaningful Gifts for Every Occasion
Gift-giving is often stressful, expensive, and awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. The perfect present can cost little or no money, and still leave a lasting impact. Here are six memorable - and meaningful - gifts to celebrate clients, employees, volunteers, the new...
The 7 Best Tips for Business Card Etiquette
#1. Always have your business cards with you. You know you need your cards at networking events. You also need them everywhere else you go. Your next business, career or life opportunity can pop up anywhere, anytime. Cards help you exchange contact information...