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Top 10 Business Conference Mistakes Ana Lucia Novak© www.socialana.com PRESENTED BY ANA LUCIA NOVAK

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  • 1. Top 10Business Conference MistakesAna Lucia Novak www.socialana.comPRESENTED BY ANA LUCIA NOVAK
  • 2. Mistake #1: Missing Unofficial EventsOftentimes, the best connections come from small offshootmeetups or events outside of a large conference.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 3. Mistake #2: Not SpeakingSeeking out speakingopportunities is one ofthe quickest ways togain influence andmake importantconnections.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 4. Mistake #3: Poor Elevator SpeechKnow how to explain what you doin a compelling mannerand in30 seconds or less.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 5. Mistake #4: Not Knowing Whos WhoIdentify the key individuals you want to meet and informationabout them before attending the conference.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 6. Mistake #5: Slow FollowupFollow up with someonewithin 24 hours of meetingthem. After that, opportunitiesdiminish.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 7. Mistake #6: Staying in a Different HotelBook early to ensure a room and dont be tempted tosave money by staying somewhere else. Theconference hotel is where all the action is.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 8. Mistake #7: Be Open to Other IdeasEven though you may have agoal for your conferenceparticipation, be open to otherbusiness proposals.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 9. Mistake #8: Not Helping OthersIf you plan to be closed-mouthed about yourbusiness approaches andtechniques, you limit youropportunities to connectwith likeminded businessowners.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 10. Mistake #9: Time with the Wrong PeopleDont be a snob, but makesure your time is beingspent connecting withpeople you would like toconnect with after theconference too.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 11. Mistake #10: Business Card ShovingGetting your business cardinto the hands of as manypeople possible isnt goingto do much for you.Build connections instead.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
  • 12. Ready for Business Conference Success?Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.comTighten up your social mediastrategies, Improve Your OnlinePresence or Need Help ManagingYour Social Media Programs?Schedule a time with me here:http://meetme.so/analuciaandcomplete the assessment form:http://SocialAna.com/hire-Ana-Lucia