How soon should I contact People I have just met?

by Mark Luscombe

"If you have just attended a conference or an exhibition, taken part in a Speed Networking Event sponsored by a trade organization such as the Chamber of Commerce and have walked away with a large number of contacts and cards you need to no what to do with these new contacts... Business Networking is a professional marketing activity and does not end after you have exchanged handshakes and said goodbye upon first getting to know one another. Work out how to develop those contacts before you make them."

Read his post here
http://www.businessnetworkingnow.com/business-networking-tips/how-soon-should-i-contact-people-i-have-just-met

The Importance of Networking

[Although this was posted thru the school cirriculum, it still holds some valuable key points to networking]

Contributed by David Tupper; Blake, Casseis & Graydon LLP

One of the skills that is often attributed to successful lawyers (or law students) is networking skills. Sometimes "networking" has a negative connotation to it, being equated with insin-cerity. Often, networking is thought of as onerous and unpalatable to most of us who lack movie-star confidence.

Read this article here (PDF download)
http://www.ucalgary.ca/law/system/files/The_Importance_of_Networking.pdf

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

Develop Your Business Networking Skills

Learning how to network effectively is a great way to build your business. By taking the time to meet with other businesspeople and discovering how you can help them and they can help you, you can develop relationships that will provide great rewards for you in the future.

Read article here
http://www.gwinnettnetwork.com/networkingarticles.htm

What is a Business Network?

by Donna Reynolds

"A business network is formed because a tangible need exists. Members are seeking solutions to specific problems and looking for new opportunities for growth. These groups can be highly structured, holding regular meetings and with a set membership, or more loosely defined..."

Read article here
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-business-network.htm

7 Steps For Networking With A-Listers Fast (w/Free Workbook)

[Very Long Post/Article]

Posted by Dave Navarro

Read article and download workbook here
http://www.thelaunchcoach.com/workbooktwo

What is Positive Networking

by Gayle Hallgren co-author Work The Pond!

Positive Networking is not all about you. It’s discovering what you can do for someone else. While there is a place for transactional networking, the majority of networking opportunities are not about closing a sale but opening a relationship.

Read more here
http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-centre/career-tools/networking-tips/what-is-positive-networking

The Smart Networking Blog

[I am passing this on as she has some good stuff posted on networking, branding, etc]

Liz Lynch – The Smart Networking Blog

http://blog.networkingexcellence.com/personal-branding-blog

What is Network Marketing...

by Philip Harman

...Network Marketing & MLM are the same thing. Today most people refer to it as Network Marketing. Network Marketing is a Business Opportunity. You get an opportunity to start your own business and you need to relate to it as such. Most people who fail in Network Marketing because they do not relate to it as a real business.

Read article here
http://videos4you.com/blog/2009/06/29/what-is-network-marketing-and-how-do-you-find-the-right-one-for-you/

Elementary Guide to Networking for Business Students

Excerpt...
Why Networking? Benefits associated with networking vary from individual level to organizational level. Impact of individual benefits of networking like job referrals, tertiary referrals (a node in your network introduces you to a node in his network), information gathering about organization, business, profession, college etc are limited to an individual however organizational level benefits like business development, new recruit background checks, recruitments via social media etc have much wider impact especially in the times of recession.

Read Informative Guide here
http://carteblancheleeway.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/elementary-guide-to-networking-for-b-school-whiz-kids/