10 Reasons Why Your Online Networking May Not Be Working

by Penny Power, co-founder of Ecademy

In this weeks article we are looking at why some people are not yet experiencing success with their social networking activity, Behind all these reasons why your networking may not be working, the most important underlying aspect of what you do must be patience, tenacity and an awareness that this is a new world for all and not everyone ‘get’s it’, but they will and you need to be one of the people who does, and the earlier the better.

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http://communitymarketing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/07/social-networking-coauthored-series-10-reasons-why-your-online-networking-may-not-be-working.html

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

10 Tips on How to Social Network

by Phillip Khan Panni

Here are 10 of the most important points to bear in mind and apply on how to social network.

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http://www.businesswings.co.uk/articles/10-tips-on-how-to-social-network

10 Tips for Public Speaking

How to find your confidence.

Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even beneficial, but too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here are some proven tips on how to control your butterflies and give better presentations...

View tips here
http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/FreeResources/NeedHelpGivingaSpeech/TipsTechniques/10TipsforPublicSpeaking.aspx

Top Tips for Attending Networking Events

"Tomorrow I will be attending the Texas Conference for Women; it is the state’s premier networking, educational and job fair event for women. For me this event is a fantastic opportunity to network with like minded individuals....In honor of tomorrow’s event, I am sharing my top networking tips for events, expos, conferences and career fairs."

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http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/2009/11/top-tips-for-attending-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-3402

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 Simple Steps to More Customers with Better Networking

by Kevin Stirtz

Networking is a great way to meet people in a "non-selling" setting. So, don't sell. Meet and greet. Ask people about their businesses. Be friendly and relaxed. Enjoy yourself. Get to know people. Above all, do not sell.

http://www.businessknowhow.com/marketing/better-networking.htm

Professional Networking is All About Guanxi

by The HeadHunter

Guanxi (pronounced “kwan-she”) defined by Wikipedia: “… a personal connection between two people in which one is able to prevail upon another to perform a favor or service, or be prevailed upon… Guanxi can also be used to describe a network of contacts, which an individual can call upon when something needs to be done, and through which he or she can exert influence on behalf of another."

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http://meettheheadhunter.com/?p=416

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