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Networking is all about opening up the communication lines with someone you have just met. You want to let others know about you and your business while also finding out details of them and their business.

For some new networkers they are not sure what to say. Especially if they haven’t had much practice at a networking event. So that is where your ‘super skills’ come in!

Asking the right questions allows you to keep the conversation and information flowing. This helps build your rapport with the person you have just met, plus it will give you an insight into their business.

The key conversation starters are:

Who, What, When, Where, How, Why & Which

Some suggestions are…

Who do you work for?

What do you do? What type of business are you in?

When did you start the company?

Where are you located?

How do you like the industry?

Why did you decide to start a business in that field?

Which type of [e-marketing] do you think is most effective?

These conversation starters open the door to a lengthy and meaningful conversation. They keep the conversation flowing and make networking easy.

Use these conversation starters in everyday life and you will be amazed by how much you will learn and how much fun networking can really be.

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