AIMC Marketing Tip - Why is Online Reputation Management Important to Businesses?

Online reputation management is essential as it allows businesses to monitor their online reputation regularly. Businesses need to identify what is being said about them online and how they can improve if people perceive them negatively. Check out some tips including monitoring how you interactive online and also how professional you are and how you should always provide excellent customer service. Here are some tips to monitor your reputation online from our blog - https://eb4.co/b61f1f6a Check out our Online Reputation Management offering under Digital Marketing Products - https://eb4.co/1bba9b86 Please like/share/comment our video and follow our AIMC Business Solutions Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/aimcbizsolutions

The Business Networking Toolkit – Cheat Sheet by DeSocial Connector

The Business Networking Toolkit – Cheat Sheet

By Jeffrey DeSocio – AIMC Business Solutions/Mass Professional Networking

Why is Professional Networking Important Today?

• Networking can help you start your own business, climb the career ladder.
• Networking is a long-term investment, leads to lifelong friendships.
• Business people that network are usually great positive influences to be around.
• Increase in confidence as you push yourself to talk & connect with new people.
• Expand you sphere of influence and practice & perfect talking about your business.
• Ask questions at business networking opportunities as a form of market research.
• You will meet people that you don’t normally come across in your everyday life.

PLAN - What to Do before the Networking Event:

•       Get your business cards ready

•       Eat first, since it is awkward eating food while socializing

•       Know your Goals and Purpose

•       Understand the Dress Code

•       Remember Everyone Is There for the Same Reason

•       Get Your LinkedIn Profile Ready to Network – All-Star LinkedIn Profile

o   Start with A Professional Profile Picture – Of Course!

o   Professional Header With Targeted Keywords

o   Concise Summary With Media Links

o   Don't Be Shy With Experience for each Job

o   Complete Education Section

o   Practical Examples & Recommendations

 

ACTION - What to Do at the Networking Event:

•       First, get to the event on-time

•       If you are shy, ask the host to help introduce you to people

•       When meeting someone, use eye contact and repeat their name

•       Ask questions, and do not pitch and/or have a roving eye

Questions to Ask To Engage in Conversation

What is your biggest professional accomplishment and how did you achieve it?

Who is your favorite business mentor, whether it is a colleague or a celebrity

What is your favorite business book, show or podcast?

What is your biggest challenge in business?

Who is your perfect client and who can I introduce you to?

What is your top marketing and networking strategy? 

What social media platform do you use the most to market your business?

What is your favorite business networking group? 

What other talents do you have?  For example, do you play a musical instrument?

FOLLOW-UP – What to Do after the Networking Event:

•       Send a “Nice To Meet You Email – Personalize it and mention something you chatted about.

•       Connect on LinkedIn and review profile in anticipation of a follow-up meeting.  

•       After initial meeting whether on phone or in person, set up your calendar to reconnect

•       Remember events such as birthdays and anniversa.ry events for business or career milestones.

•       Give Give Give First.   Be a resource forever for your new connection.

 

 

Need more guidance to kick-start your Business Networking?  

Ask us about the “Networking & Personal Branding Toolkit” by contacting us via email at jeff@aimcbizsolutions.com.   Also join Mass Professional Networking on LinkedIn and Facebook.

How to Score a Rocking LinkedIn Profile w/ AIMC Business Solutions

First impressions are most important when building your network, whether it is at a business networking event or online via social media channels such as Linkedin. Linkedin is still king when it comes to professional networking and there have been some amazing changes to the platform to encourage collaboration and engagement.    A potential connection first impression of you is your Linkedin Profile, so it is essential that you dedicate time to assure you have a Linkedin Profile that stands out. Join AIMC Business Solutions who will provide a great overview of the "How to Score a Rocking Linkedin Profile" including some key tips to have an All-Star Profile.

Welcome To Summer - Time to Live It Up w/ allinmycart.com

Hello there!

We hope you are doing well and are ready for the Summer Season 2021.  

Memorial Day Weekend is the signal of warm weather, cookouts, the beach but most of all it is a time to reflect on those who have sacrificed their lives in service to America as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We are profoundly grateful to them and to their families and friends who share in the pride and pain of their ultimate sacrifice. They gave their lives so that all of us remain free to live ours as we choose.   Every Memorial Day Weekend, we go down to the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts to pay respect to our veterans including my wife's dad.

2021 has a been a transitionary year as we have worked our way out of a long pandemic that affected just about everyone whether it affected a loved one's health or their professional life.   It was a year of adversity and change and we are hoping you are doing well in this time.

As 2021 has moved along, we like to welcome all of our new preferred customers of our SHOP-COM online shopping site as well as give kudos to our preferred customers of many years.  We love helping you out whether it is just being there for advice or if you are looking for that special gift, product or service.  Our shopping site is one of the largest sites in the world with over 60 million products through our exclusive brands and partner stores!

In the images below, we are highlighting some of our major new initiatives, products and services so far in 2021 as well as links to our main websites catered to Online Shopping, Cosmetics/Skin Care or Health/Wellness.  You can click the pictures below for more information.

So don't be shy, reach out, log into your account using your email address, learn about cashback and enjoy the many benefits of the online shopping annuity.

Have a fun summer and get out there and enjoy the world!  Enjoy some of our pictures around New England!

Stay safe and healthy!

The Global Cybersecurity Landscape w/ Scott Foote of Phenomenati - Mass Tech Networking

In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, the sophistication of attacks is making security an increasing challenge for people. It is essential for technology executives to prioritize cybersecurity in their organization. Join Scott Foote of Phenomenati as he goes through the Global CyberSecurity Landscape and delivers a Blueprint for Success for Technology Executives. This video from the Mass Tech Networking Event on May 20, 2021. Mass Tech Networking is one of Greater Boston's leading networking groups for Technology Professionals and is a division of AIMC Business Solutions. For more information on Phenomenati, go to https://phenomenati.com/. For more information on Mass Tech Networking, join the group: - Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8619390/) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/masst...) For more information on AIMC Business Solutions, go to http://www.aimcbizsolutions.com

A Walking Tour of Northeastern University Boston, MA w/ Desocial Connector

AIMC On The Scene - A Walking Tour of Northeastern University Boston, MA w/ Desocial Connector - Join Jeff for a Tour of his Alma Mater, Northeastern University in Boston including a tour of the Quad and various sites around campus and reminiscing about how the campus has changed since he graduated 30 years ago. For any information on Northeastern and/or going to school in Boston, MA let us know. Sponsored by SHOP Local on All In My Cart - https://bit.ly/2RZVHt6

Multi-Tasking is Like Being The Jack of All Trades - Master of None - Focus on One Thing!

 I recently read a great book called "One Thing" which focused about wanting fewer distractions and more productivity from your work.  It is all about the sense of accomplishment and not become scattered from being in multi-task hell.

So my advice is to Scrap multi-tasking. Focus on doing one thing at a time. Focus on in-the-moment.  I was trying to find the right word, the opposite of multi-tasking and it is unitasking!

Unitasking is a practice of immersing yourself fully in the execution of the present moment. It’s an ability to be more fully aware of questions like:

• What exactly is happening in this moment?
• What do I want to get out of this moment?
• What do I need in this moment?

Unitasking involves training—or practicing—the skill of attention, and doing one thing at a time can help you:

• Slow down, pay attention and focus. On a path toward any goal and long-term change, focus is essential to success.
• Think about what’s truly important to you. A stronger skill of focusing your attention means you get to make more conscious choices about what you give your attention to. After all, you have limited attention; where are you going to invest it?
• Lower your stress level. Being able to intentionally direct your attention will help you stay calm and productive during your most stressful times.

You can practice unitasking any time, beginning with seemingly simple tasks like taking out the trash, taking a walk, having a conversation, playing with your child, driving and prepping and eating food.

How can you do those simple tasks without the usual distractions of things like social media, email or texting?

Whatever moment and task you choose to practice with, give it your full attention. Try to minimize or mentally filter other distractions. Then, when that task is fully done, move on to the next thing.

Where and how do you get distracted?

Expect this to be challenging. Challenging is okay. Anything worthwhile, it seems, involves a challenge, which is a gateway to growth.

When you do run into a challenge or experience some resistance, notice and name what comes up for you. After all, the practice is not only meant to give each activity our full loving attention, it’s also to build honest self-awareness. If you do that, you’re winning.