Greater Phoenix's calendar of networking events, groups, seminars, and mixers

If you are like most business professionals, you are pulled in many directions on a daily basis. Sometimes even more often. It is easy to get bogged down in the mundane tasks necessary to keep your business moving forward. BEWARE!

Although business must get done, be careful to not get so busy that you lose focus on what’s important – and in case you didn’t know, it’s people and relationships. I attended a luncheon/conference and heard Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, say “Focus on your people more than your profits”.

Surely you have received the same lesson that everyone is taught early in life. Mom is close by. Somebody gives you a treat or does something nice and you hear the ever familiar words, “What do we say?”. Although mom’s voice and tone most likely changed a bit as you grew from two to twelve and beyond, the message is still the same “Don’t forget to say thank you”.

Whether you are looking to create a bigger list of prospects or generate an increase in your company sales, contests are a great catalyst to accomplishing your goals.

Contests come in many forms and can be done both online and off. The possibilities are endless. Below are just a few ideas to get you started:

Drawings – entrance requires a form to be filled out that just includes a name and email address. You can always ask for more later, but asking for alot of personal information up front will reduce your entries.