Networking
Networking, in one of its many forms is something most business owners do, as part of growing their business.
Networking could be about business networking groups who meet (solely) for passing referrals; some are more relaxed and part of a business/ social support system (as well as a way of getting business). I noahter guise business networking can involve no ‘official’ networking meetings at all!
Common to all these forms is people, the relationships between them, and getting something out of the relationships.
Here are selection of articles about networking and how to get better at it.
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Networking: How to make somebody feel unwelcome
How I lost a friend and good networking contact. Business networking is about developing relationships so you can increase profitability in both businesses.
How NOT to get results from networking.
What goes through your mind when you think networking?Breakfast or lunch, meeting a range of people? Here's my recent example of what networking is not. How would have felt in my shoes?
Business Networking Tips…from Dr Who?
Think of Dr Who and you don’t immediately think about business networking tips. Consider how she's attracted a group of loyal supporters over the years. Here's 8 business networking tips from Dr Who.
Create networking associations
Here's how to get more referrals and save time when networking. It's a great way to build your business, but can take too long. Nearly every business owner who succeeds at networking focuses on associations, not selling. Here's how...
Teach timewaster tests
Fed up of getting referrals that are no good? If you want to stop wasting so much time and get better results from your business networking, teach timewaster tests.