As the summer draws to a close and the kids get back in school business starts to get back into full swing. A new networking season has started, and you don’t want to miss the home opener. September is when most local Chamber of commerce start holding event again. This is your chance to join [...]
One of the things about networking that separates it from many things online is that it is a moment shared. However, many new online networking tools have a bit more staying power than an in-person conversation at a local networking event. These forms of networking have staying power, it’s like they stick to your ribs [...]
Do you ever go for a walk in your neighborhood? If you do, why not take a seat in one of those cool benches you may have on your main street and take note of businesses.
Some of those businesses are ones you might be able to help.
The ones in good repair probably have [...]
Doing a lot of networking can quickly fill your business card holder with the cards of a lot of people in many different fields. One of the goals at every networking event should be to connect with someone who can provide some value to you in the future. That being said, a business card in [...]
Attend enough networking events and you are bound to run across someone who has the fake-it-till-you-make-it philosophy. They talk a big game, use all the right language, and seem to know what they are talking about. They do a good job at figuring out whose business is similar to theirs and make sure they don’t [...]
Many companies have team building events or celebrations where everybody in the company gets together to get away from the office and blow off some steam. From sports game outings, to an afternoon at a local bar/restaurant, to charity events the events your company holds are your chance to bond with members of other departments [...]
Even if you don’t want to network directly with Chamber folks (they can be a little stuffy) you can ask them about other events. As long as you’re polite and don’t tell them it’s because they’re stuffy you’ll do fine!
You can also check if there are business listings on your Chamber’s website. Then call [...]
I was meandering around the Internet today looking at how companies talk about each other.
Wow. Did I find some examples of poor blog writing as well as some massive smack-talking!
Now, you know that I’m the first person to jump up in a room and say that negativity never works. But, let’s be honest, now [...]
By Chi Chi Okezie
Professionals, entrepreneurs and students alike can benefit greatly from networking as an avenue for business and social success. Learning to network with confidence and purpose are keys to succeeding in all aspects of networking. Individuals should be focused on making great first impressions, being professional, communicating well with others and developing their [...]
By Lori Feldman
There are 2 kinds of people in the world: Those who like Sunrise and those who’ve never seen a Sunrise.
Group one thrives on networking events–the earlier the better. Why? I’ve been to lots of networking events, and they’re all the same: meet, greet, elevator pitch, business card exchange. He who leaves with the [...]
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