Networking - dispelling the myths. If you are not networking, the chances are business is not as good as it could be – so here comes the question – where do I go to get the best out of networking for me? - ---- and this is how you should look at it. Is there a guest list – a business card box, an opportunity to get up and speak for 1 minute or 2? These top tips might help you: See the next page for more information:
Top 10 Tips:
1. People will only do business with people they know 2. Go nowhere without your business cards – if you haven’t got any – get some! 3. Give 2 Business Cards to good contacts – you don’t want them to pass on your card and lose you 4. Meet with like minded people then can be so supportive 5. Practice your one minute presentation–don’t sell–introduce–and watch the time 6. If other opportunities arise and its not your business–pass it on–you will be rewarded 7. Pick an event and become a regular – otherwise you will not be remembered 8. Plan your networking event the day before– check your clothes and is the car clean? 9. The detail of your business is for one2one meetings – not public announcement. 10. Follow up after meetings and create your own data base.
Mary's Blog on Networking In this modern age, with so many communication opportunities at our fingertips, we have reached information overload so mastering the art of effective communication has become an uphill struggle. more
How to Network: 2010 will be the year when Networking comes into its own. Coming out of a Recession – everyone needs to recover in a tried and trusted way. Businesses will air on the side of caution- take small steps – and not dream big dreams. Taking things one step at a time is going to become the norm. This is not cowardice – its fear – fear of making mistakes and fear of not being successful. If we trundle along slowly and quietly we will get there in the end, and most likely we will. more
