Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Understanding Social Networking

by Joe Butler

For the last few decades, sociologists and psychologists have been conjecturing that computers are going to spell the demise of interpersonal communication. We're all going to retreat into our dark rooms where our computers are located, and avoid things like playing bridge with the neighbors, shopping at the mall, or heading down to the Elks Lodge to sing silly songs and drink cheap drinks.

Read more here
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=301

Friday, September 23, 2011

Top 10 Conference Networking Tips

by Scott Allen, for About.com

One of the main reasons that people site for attending a conference is the networking opportunities. Yet they often leave the event feeling they made few or no connections. Here are 10 Tips to help you get the most out of connecting with others at a conference...

Read his tips here
http://entrepreneurs.about.com/b/2009/03/13/top-10-conference-networking-tips.htm

Sunday, September 11, 2011

How to Network: 12 Tips for Shy People

by Meridith Levinson

...But networking is a trial for shy people—geeks especially. They view it as insincere at best, manipulative at worst. They eschew networking for a variety of reasons including lack of confidence, fear of rejection and a sense of unworthiness.

Read article here
http://www.cio.com/article/164300/How_to_Network_12_Tips_for_Shy_People

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Tips for Promoting Your Business Through Social Networks

by Monte Enbysk

Getting your business known through networking has always been a good idea. With social networking sites, you have an opportunity to network online, to find key contacts and potential customers you might never have met in person. See these tips from experts in Web marketing.

Read his tips here
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA102487821033.aspx

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Business 101: Tips For Successful Business Networking

[This is a PDF document which you will have to download to view.]

Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals
who, through trust and relationship building, become walking,
talking advertisements for one another.

Read this informative guide here
http://www.wit.org.au/images/News%20Archives/0611_Successful%20Business%20Networking.pdf

Monday, September 5, 2011

Social Networking 101: Tips

"Whether you are looking to grow your network, influence, awareness and reach or advancing your professional and personal goals it’s important to recognize that being successful in social networking online and offline are very similar...The following are tips to become a decent social networker in either medium. Most tips apply in both scenarios."

Read tips here
http://www.blueglass.com/blog/social-networking-101-basic-tips-for-online-and-offline-social-networking