Business networking is all about forming strong relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Those relationships are the basis for the single most important tool that we all need if we want to survive in the competitive 21st century. I’m talking about referrals. And today’s savvy business professionals know that–just as night follows day–networking leads...Read More

As a Consultant, I attend a lot of networking events, industry association programs, and one-on-one meetings for breakfast, coffee or other food-related events. Whenever I network or attend events, I always tell people that it was worth my time and money if I gained just one creative idea or contact from the experience. This past...Read More

I went to a networking event the other day where the meeting leader said, “We’re going to skip doing the 30-second introductions today because mineís so bad and it doesnít work that it nauseates me.” I thought to myself, WOW! I’d skip the next networking meeting until Iíd worked out a new introduction. Do you...Read More

Have you ever had someone get right up in your face when they are talking to you? So close in fact that a letter “S’ results in an unwanted shower? Often when we are out networking, we find ourselves in a loud environment as people try to talk louder to be heard over people trying...Read More

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another. Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and seeing how your relationship can genuinely help others. 1. Always figure out before you even walk into a room, what...Read More

Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you have the gift of gab or just don’t know how to make small talk, networking know-how is very important for your business success. There is a notion in business that I believe most of us subscribe to that says ‘all things being equal, people will...Read More

Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you have the gift of gab or just don’t know how to make small talk, networking know-how is very important for your business success. There is a notion in business that I believe most of us subscribe to that says ìall things being equal, people will...Read More

Everyone carries business cards and they are usually given out when networking. The goal of this lesson is to make the best use of your business card. Using business cards should not only be used for specific networking events or contain basic contact information. Here are eight ways to increase the effectiveness of your business...Read More

… but what if you’re shy … or introvert or hate networking? Here are some tips that work. I started my networking group eight years ago with 30 women. Last month we had 87. Back then there were precious few women-only networks. Now there are dozens. So you have quite a choice.  And the best of...Read More

At school, we had schoolmates and when we were starting out in our first job we most probably had a group of fellow graduates who began the job at the same time as we did. But what happens when we get older? Numerous research and studies have supported the importance of building a network, both...Read More