Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Using a newsletter

As a part of my business and networking outreach, my company and I publish a newsletter.

It's a great way to reach out my new-found as well as established contacts. The content is relevant and useful. People can opt out if they so choose. The pluses of using a newsletter:

  • Staying in constant, regular contact with your network
  • Giving them something useful to read and refer to
  • Allowing you to have an outlet for your writing and ability to pass on your knowledge

As for why NOT to publish a newsletter:

  • DON'T be a pest--4 to 6 times a year is plenty
  • DON'T be overly opinionated--unless the piece calls for it. Most people want to be educated not inflamed.
  • Be relevant. If the info is not useful, don't publish.
  • Be accurate and attribute the ideas of others if you borrow ideas.

Communicating is good. Don't overdo it or abuse the privilege.

Relentless

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