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February 3rd, 2012  Posted at   Networking
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If you are tired of being an employee who earns a fixed monthly salary and is bound to work during office hours, you should know you have other options. If you are one of those people who would like to maximize their earning opportunities and have a flexible schedule in doing so, you might consider being an entrepreneur. It’s time to let your willingness and skills in business work for you and help you get what you are longing to have.

Many people are sometimes hesitant to involve themselves in networking events; they often associate networking with pyramiding. They think most of these people are taking advantage of other people making the scam seem like a business. But networking is not a scam. It is just a tool to be used to widen your horizons and meet a lot of people, get referrals and advertise your business without the cost of advertising.

There are ways to maximize networking and gain more opportunities. One way is to know more people. Staying acquainted with people you already know is not enough. You must exert efforts to get to know more people and learn about them to see if you might have potential business opportunities with them. Always keep in mind that being genuine will help you to build trusting relationships with people. If people trust you, it is more likely that they will share with you valuable information.

Always follow up to establish a relationship with your new contacts. Invite them for lunch or coffee talk so you can exchange networking tips with each other. Learn some basic human psychology. People help those they like, so to make them like you and show them that you are genuinely happy for their success.

Set a solid goal and stick to it. Your goal will help you to design your path towards success. This will help you choose the right people that you can ask for help. Make a goal that you truly believe in and something that holds your interests. Have a clear understanding of what you are doing and why you are doing it. Be articulate of what you want to happen so other people may understand what you are looking for and how they may be of help to you. (more…)

February 1st, 2012  Posted at   Networking
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The very thought of networking can be unpleasant or intimidating to some people. However the ability to connect with others and make a positive impression is not only important for your career, but it can also be fun and exciting if approached with the right attitude.

Forget about what took place last year. This is a new year to do new things that will help you grow not only in your profession but also personally.

Starting the New Year off on the right foot by building relationships can lead to new business or new contacts that can last a lifetime. Networking is about following up, building trust and longevity.

These are simple five tips for networking in the New Year:

  1. Be charming and approachable – There is a saying that “People do business with people they know, like and trust” So when you have the opportunity to connect, be likable. Try being yourself.
  2. Networking should not be a one-sided coin – You need to be a resource to others. Listen to their needs. You never know how you can help someone so ask open-ended questions and listen to what they have to say. If you approach networking as a way of helping others rather than what you get out of it, you will make lasting connections. Besides giving is receiving.
  3. Start with a base hit – Just like anything worth having relationships take time to build. You will need to be respectful and bond over time. You don’t want to come across as being insincere or pushy. I have found it better to invest a little time and effort with few connections instead of jumping from guest to guest. It is not about how many relationships you have instead it is the quality of the relationship that matters.
  4. Deal with the rejections – Don’t take it personal if your contacts don’t respond. If you follow up and don’t get a response, maybe the person is not interested or extremely busy. Being persistent is okay to a point, but if you don’t get any response just move on.
  5. Nurture the relationship – The best correspondence is done on purpose. Make it a point to follow up with a brief email with personality. Reach out to new contacts on a regular basis by recognizing their achievements or just to offer assistance when appropriate. Just remember that all good relationships require attention. (more…)
January 17th, 2012  Posted at   Networking
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There are numerous tasks one might undertake or goals one could attempt to accomplish. For whichever reasons, some people wish to overcome shyness and network like a pro. It’s really a comparatively frequent choice. There’s very good news for those who decide on this goal. It is really not at all challenging to attain when you know just what you are doing.

The aim of this article is to make it easy for you to succeed and triumph at overcoming shyness and networking like a pro. Do you want to overcome shyness and network like a pro? Keep reading to learn the best way to do so in only three simple steps.

The 1st step is to promise yourself that you will overcome this issue no matter how uncomfortable it is. The reason that this is very important will be that you are making a firm no frills commitment with yourself to be successful at this. Tell yourself and believe that you cannot lose. Simultaneously, you’ll want to avoid any stimuli that will harmonize with you going backwards and not being brave enough to conquer your fears. Should you not accomplish this initial step correctly, then you are limiting yourself to continue with the lack of abundance of all of the new opportunities that come with meeting enough people to achieve your goals.

The 2nd step is to make a good review of your business goals and figure out the ideal people you need to meet and build relationships with in order to get where you want to be. Here you’ll want to avoid thinking in a limited manner and in addition thinking bigger than you normally would. Remember that there are no limits to what you can achieve through the proper relationships. (more…)

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