The Smart Networking Blog

Posted by Liz Lynch

Read thru her archives and blog here
http://blog.networkingexcellence.com/personal-branding-blog

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

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

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

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

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

Small Business Tips: Networking Basics

The concept of “networking” is nothing new in the working of business. While the tools we use today may differ from those used in the past, the idea of developing a broad list of contacts, colleagues and clients is as old as business itself and is the cornerstone to any successful organization.

Read blog post here
http://blog.m2columbus.com/2011/03/small-business-tips-networking-basics

Confuse Business Networking and Social Networking at Your Peril

Socializing on the web has attained an all new level, with millions of users continuously hooked on to this addictive medium of social networking. Meeting new people, making new friends and staying in touch with them, has become so easy, thanks to this interactive web medium of social networking. These social networking websites have given us loads of fun stuff to do online.

View a long list of articles here
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/confuse-business-networking-and-social-networking-at-your-peril.html

Is social networking good or bad & why blog?

by Eren Mckay

There are literally thousands of social networks on the internet. Before we go into the explanation of why online networking is important for you personally and professionally, I want to list a few of the most popular social networks that are online today.

Read article here
http://www.embracinghome.com/blog/online-social-networking-advantages

What Happens To Your Email and Social Networking Accounts When You Die?

by Jack Cola

"Almost every website will have a different policy for dead account holders, so I will discuss what popular websites such as Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo email accounts, MySpace and Facebook social networking websites do in the event of a death of one of their users..."

Read article here
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-happens-to-your-email-and-social-networking-sites-when-you-die