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Foundational Networking


Description
Building referral relationships is the golden ticket in an accounting firms. These networks can be a source of new business, a barometer for gauging marketplace trends, and a sounding board for personal and firm growth. For staff or newer managers and partners, building your referral network will be critical to your success! If you want to start generating consistent leads, you need to focus on building connections with the right individuals.

In Foundational Networking, you'll learn how to:
• Establish a circle of influence
• Align your target network with your ideal client
• Define best practices for good referral etiquette
• Build confidence with small talk
• Develop nurture strategies for referral connections

CPE Credits: 5.5

Additional Information:
Prerequisites: None
Who Should Attend: Anyone beginning their business development and referral networking journey
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Beginner
Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

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Content
  • Course Documentation
  • Video: Program Instructions
  • Introduction & Objectives
  • Office Hours Registration
  • Lesson 1: Why Accountants Need a Network
  • Why Do Accountants Need a Network?
  • Review Question 1
  • The Role of Networking in Growth
  • Review Question 2
  • The Foundation of Trust
  • Review Question 3
  • Activity: Determine Your Networking Goals
  • Lesson 2: Building the Right Referral Network
  • Video: Building the Right Referral Network
  • Review Question 4
  • Video: Circles of Influence
  • Review Question 5
  • Video: Where to Find Referral Partners
  • Review Question 6
  • Activity: List Top 5 - 10 Current Contacts
  • Activity: Identify Referral Source Categories and Potential Sources
  • Activity: Create an Engagement Plan
  • Lesson 3: Referral Etiquette & Building Trust
  • Video: Referral Etiquette & Building Trust
  • Review Question 7
  • Video: Referral Etiquette Do's
  • Review Question 8
  • Video: Considerations
  • Review Question 9
  • Activity: Set Networking Goals
  • Activity: Create the Schedule
  • Activity: Bring Value to Referral Relationships
  • Lesson 4: Getting Comfortable with Small Talk
  • Video: Getting Comfortable With Small Talk
  • Review Question 10
  • Video: Holding Conversations
  • Review Question 11
  • Review Question 12
  • Activity: The 10-Second Relationship
  • Activity: Build Your Conversation Resume
  • Activity: Conversation Stages
  • Lesson 5: Creating Connections In Person
  • Video: Creating Connections: In Person
  • Review Question 13
  • Video: The Three-Step Process
  • Review Question 14
  • Video: Fear of Rejection
  • Review Question 15
  • Activity: Remembering Names
  • Activity: Write 2 Elevator Pitches
  • Activity: Write 5 Ice Breakers
  • Lesson 6: Creating Connections Virtually
  • Video: Creating Connections Virtually
  • Review Question 16
  • Video: Connection
  • Review Question 17
  • Video: Nurturing Your Network
  • Review Question 18
  • Activity: LinkedIn Connections
  • Activity: Send Connection Requests
  • Activity: Building Connections
  • Activity: Finding Content Sources to Share
  • Lesson 7: Nurturing Activities to Develop Connections
  • Video: Nurturing Activities to Develop Connections
  • Review Question 19
  • Video: Nurturing Activities
  • Review Question 20
  • Video: Personal Network Nurturing
  • Review Question 21
  • Activity: Prioritize Your List of Contacts
  • Activity: Nurturing Referral Sources
  • Activity: Connecting Personally With Referral Sources
  • Activity: Keeping Track of the Data
  • Final Exam & CPE
  • Assessment Instructions
  • Final Assessment
  • Survey - Take to Receive CPE Credit
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever