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

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Effective Networking Developing this Essential Skill

by Gayle Hallgren-Rezac co-author 'Work The Pond!'

The ability to do effective networking is an often overlooked leadership skill, but it’s one that will greatly assist you in getting the career you want. Ibarra and Hunter, authors of “How Leaders Create and Use Networks,” published in the January 2007 issue of The Harvard Business Review, stated that: “Networking is simultaneously one of the most self-evident and one of the most dreaded developmental challenges that aspiring leaders must address.”

Read article here
http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/networking-advice/effective-networking--developing-this-essential-skill

Monday, August 8, 2011

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.

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

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

13 Ways to Network Beyond Facebook and LinkedIn

by John Jantsch (Duct Tape Marketing)

"But, for the typical small business, there may actually be some equally important social networks you may not be so familiar with. The big networks get all the press, but small networks, say for instance, like the connectodex found here at OpenForum may prove tremendously valuable for small business folks due to the small size and targeted focus of the membership..."

Read his list here
http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/marketing/article/13-ways-to-network-beyond-facebook-and-linkedin-john-jantsch

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Networking 101: No, You Aren’t “Just Shy!”

by Samuel I. Diener

Before I start really getting into it, I want to let you know that I truly believe everyone can get the hang of networking, no matter what your hold-up. Let me know what you’re having trouble with, and I will try my best to help you work through it. With that being said, this article on “shyness”. Now, I realize that there are medical conditions that make it extremely difficult for some people to go out and do this stuff. However, I believe that no matter how difficult the affliction, the mind is very powerful. I may be tough, but I kind of understand.

Read article here
http://www.samdiener.com/2009/09/networking-101-no-you-arent-just-shy

Thursday, July 14, 2011

You Are Not Your Business Card

by Ted Fattorross, CEO/Founder JoinNetworkPlus

[Networking Words of Inspiration]

"...We are not our business cards. Some people have the notion that once cards are exchanged this ritual is rite of passage to do or say anything. In truth, it's just a small piece of paper -- smaller than a credit card and has a street value of about a nickel. It's who we are that really matters, not what we do..."

Read his article here
http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=1042167&confid=1022

Monday, July 11, 2011

Free Networking e-Course

Next to our networking and referral training courses, workshops and presentations which are experienced live and together with other people an e-course is a course that is sent via e-mail. It is divided in small chunks which will be sent to you on a regular basis. In the case of this networking e-course you will receive 15 e-mails. In the next weeks you will find an e-mail in your mailbox every three days. In this way you already have a short introduction into networking in no time.

For more details and to sign up, click here
http://www.networking-coach.com/en-ecourseinschrijving.html

Saturday, July 9, 2011

9 Tips For Successful Business Networking

by Julissa Fernandez

Networking is one of the most powerful free marketing and publicity tools available to business owners. It is a great opportunity to position yourself as an expert and start creating a buzz for your business.

Read tips here

http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/9tipsforsuccessfulbusinessnetworking.html

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Some Secrets of Successful Presentations

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by Catherine M. Wolfe

In this article, you'll learn...

* Four steps to creating a winning presentation
* How to overcome common presentation challenges
* Ways to gather feedback on your presentation after an event


Read article here
http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2011/5251/some-secrets-of-successful-presentations#ixzz1PeUaSzrd