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| Networking Your Way To The Top |
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jaspowe writes, "Networking is more than rubbing shoulders with people in the lobby of the hotel where your business conference is being held. Through effective networking, ones can build their clientele, collaborate with reputable service providers and even find highly qualified employees."
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There are several ways to build your network. By being personable and friendly, you can initiate conversations with individuals you meet in day-to-day dealings. Briefly explain what you do and try to find out about their business or services. Exchange contact information with that person, and at a later date, schedule a casual lunch appointment. In this way, you’re selling yourself in a painless and inexpensive way to someone who will vouch for you and your services.
In addition to person-to-person contact, make use of websites like LinkedIn.com, Ryze.com, Ecademy.com, and Xing.com in order to connect with present and former colleagues, classmates, and service providers. These business networking sites usually have a recommendation feature that can be utilized to provide testimonials for colleagues—a feature that can be used to the advantage of your business.
By endeavoring to maintain established relationships and build new ones, you can network your way to the top.
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Posted on Dec 17, 2007 23:35pm.
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