Master Your 'Mingle-Ability': 5 Creative Ways to Network

by Jacqueline Whitmore, Contributor
October 17, 2013

An extensive network is vital to your success as an entrepreneur. Thanks to social media, the process of meeting potential clients and customers has evolved over the years...There are less traditional, yet more effective ways, to stand out from the crowd. Here are five creative twists on networking...

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Networking and Relationship Building

Networking is something every business owner should and must do. The old saying that people do business with people they know is still true and networking is a great way to meet people. However, all networking events are not created equal.

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http://www.projecteve.com/networking-and-relationship-building

Reality Check for Meetings

(Reprinted from Successful Meetings. Copyright © 2001, Barry Maher.)

List of viable and resourceful concepts to make any networking meeting a success!

Read his checklist here
http://www.barrymaher.com/Reality_for_Meetings.htm

How To Become A Natural Networker

By Dr Kem Thompson

Networking is a powerful way of marketing your business because it's based on building relationships with people. When people know, like and trust you, they'll be more likely to use your products and services. Plus they'll happily refer their friends and relatives to you (of course it helps if you offer high quality service).

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http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=651969&confid=1022

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..."

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

Top 10 Networking Tips

by Zita Gustin

Read her tips here
http://www.top10networkingtips.com

Sign up for The Networking Minute at
zitagustin@gmail.com

View her site here
http://www.thesavvynetworker.com

Five Quick Tips For Networking Success

by Cynthia Good

Successful networking is about more than collecting business cards and meeting the right people for your own benefit. It’s also about seizing opportunities to help others – whether it’s making a job referral or just linking two clients with mutual interests.

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http://www.cnbc.com/id/22302521

Business Events & Networking 101

How to Organize Effective & Succesful Events, Business Networking Expos & Mixers

by Cesar Plata, Founder infoBayArea.com

Since 1998, we have organized hundreds of events (2-4 events per month): monthly business networking mixers, dinner socials, and the very well-attended Silicon Valley Business Expos. We are sharing lessons learned so the next event you plan may be more effective, successful and fun. Join us at our events and see for yourself!

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http://www.muybueno.net/articles/networking101.html

10 Strategies for Getting Results from Joining Professional Associations

I'll be the first to admit that I went a little nuts when I moved to Little Rock in 2003 in terms of going all-out to participate in a variety of professional associations. I had some experience with most of the groups that I visited in other places I had lived, or had clients who had positive experiences with certain groups. I was so eager to become involved again in professional associations that instead of really paying attention to the composition of the group as it existed here locally, I made decisions to join groups based on my past experiences and experiences of clients.

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http://www.onlinebizcoachingcompany.com/articles/professionalassoc.htm

Adventures in Networking...

[Very informative article with alot of great tips and advice]

"Ask Questions First, Shoot Bullets Later"

Posted by PowerNetworkTeam

Power Team networkers give powerful referrals, consistently turning opportunity into business. Real business. I’m not talking about passing a slip of paper with a prospect’s name and the good old “gave them your card, I hope they call you,” cop-out.

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http://fast180.wordpress.com/2009/02/07/ask-questions-first-shoot-bullets-later/

Why is Networking Important in Business? Ten Tips to Success

by Heidi Richards Mooney

....In order to know where to begin you must first understand what networking is and why it is important to grow your business. Networking in its purest form is simply talking to people, making connections and developing rapport to grow our circle of influence. Business networking is essentially the same except that our primary objective in business networking is to help us grow our businesses. For most of us, building a network means meeting people we can do business with or who will do business with us, or refer people who will do business with us; our ultimate goals.

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http://speakingwithspirit.com/why-is-networking-important-in-business-ten-tips-to-success