By Amariah Stewart
You have a business in a specific field but while you are out there marketing and networking, there is an opportunity to meet a vast amount of people from different walks with various experiences/backgrounds. If you are using different forms of social media to market the business you can never tell who might see and take an interest. The public may even take an interest because they can see something in you that screams potential, feel you can offer something beneficial or have been given a recommendation and have chosen to look into what you do further. When you are approached about an area/subject that you have never explored, considered, work in or have experience what do you do…
Firstly never say NO!
Obtain more information in regards to what is being asked and what is expected of you. Clarify the timescale and see if you can buy some time to think it over by agreeing to make contact once you’ve mulled it over and agree when this contact will be made and how. Weigh up your capabilities and how it can work using your skills – remembering to be realistic (you cannot agree to safely fly a plane with no lessons or a licence). Most importantly think about why that individual, working partner or business has chosen to approach you…
You and or your business have obviously displayed great values, a ‘can do’ nature, strengths, skills and or qualities which appeals.
You have earned yourself credibility by what you display or the messages you have conveyed to the public.
A definitive no should only come once you have reviewed the requirements and explored every avenue to enable you to rise to the challenge. If you cannot accept think about your contacts, provide a referral or links to assist. Always seize the opportunity to make an impression with an input in whichever way you can. Your willingness to help will show how responsive you are in that you have taken careful consideration in regards to others business needs
Opportunities come in different shapes and forms to be embraced. Each opportunity provides a chance for growth, learning and or new experiences.
Projects outside of your business scope can lead to further new opportunities, build on reputation and can provide ideas for development.
An open but realistic mind in business ensures more channels are available for continual and increasing income streams.
Never limit your skills or capabilities – someone out there is watching.
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