"Hi Sarah, Just wanted to say that I read your book form beginning to end the day I got it and I think it's fantastic! Easy to read - simple steps to put into practice and great sense of humour! "
"Sarah is a banking guru...she is now independently assisting businesses in how to syructure debt in the most cost effective way. She helps us and our clients understand how the internal banking mechanisms work and exactly what the fine print (the banks produce) means. She and the $LM Group also helps to improve the Banking relationship and they show you how to properly train your bank manager. The $LM Group work togather with my company to put the cashflows, businessplans and tax structures in place for business efficiency and bank friendly communication."
“Sarah is passionate in everything she sets out to achieve and sets high standards when it comes to supporting people with their goals and networking opportunities. She really cares about people and their businesses.” July 7, 2009
"I had known Sarah for 2 years in her capacity as my Bank Manager, so when she said she had decided to have her own business with one part of it being mentoring I jumped at the chance to use her in my business. Sarah listens and offers advice from the wealth of information she has gained over the years of dealing with all sorts of businesses. I was at the stage I had several things ont he boil and needed guidance and advice to get through this time, Sarah was straight forward, gave extremely good advice and expected results. My forte is not figures but Sarah makes sure she covers this and keeps me on track. I now have systems in place to clear my mind of weekly call sheet so I know exactly where I am heading. I have recommended Sarah to others with very different requirements to mine and I have had excellent feedback. I would like to think Sarah will be part of my business for years to come as I believe we all need a mentor in our business to keep us on track and have a thrd persons input. I highly recommend Sarah and I would be happy to hear from anyone wanting to discuss this personally."
Diane@ywait.co.nz
“I found Sarah’s experienced advice invaluable in dealing with my bank. Her direct no nonsense approach allowed us to put a plan together quickly and I was blown away by the depth of the report that was prepared. With Sarah on my team I had an invaluable negotiator who spoke the bank’s language, and a plan to drive my business to the next level that would have been difficult, if not impossible, to achieve on my own.”
Networking toolkit for women Tuesday, 17 November 2009.
You know it’s important. You know you need to do it. You just don’t know how to do it. That’s where Sarah Lochead-MacMillan’s book “The Naked Networker – A Professional Woman’s Networking Toolkit” comes in. Don’t worry - you can keep more than just your hat on.
According to Sarah not everyone is born to network – but everyone can learn. And learn they should. The simple truth is people prefer to do business with people they know or have at least met. Think about the number of services and products you buy because you know the business or the business owner. This doesn’t mean you have to be neighbours, cousins, or swapping gifts at Christmas – it simply means you know them. Or you know somebody who knows and recommended them.
Networking is not about selling, Sarah tells you on page one. Rather it is about building relationships which will, with consistent and sincere effort, bring you returns.
Aimed primarily at women, who often don’t have a lot of confidence when they start networking, this easy to read little book is just as applicable to men looking to form and drive sustainable business networks. With worksheets, tips, and techniques – all tested and proven by Sarah herself - The Naked Networker is a veritable toolkit to get you started in networking.
Published by SLM Group Ltd. Available for purchase from SLM Group.