Networking Tips: #21-25

At a networking event, give yourself time to mingle. Real conversations are vital yet you also need to know when to give out your business card and move on to the next person. Make sure you are sincere and professional, and when given someone else’s business card take a few moments to read it carefully. This may give you more ideas on what to talk about.

21. Use the other person’s name in conversation
22. If you make an important contact, make sure to contact them by phone or email within 48 hours
23. Collect other people’s business cards. This could be the start of your contact list.
24. If you are joining a new networking group, seek out the person in charge and introduce yourself. This will allow them to know you are a new member and further introduce you.
25. Get details of a number of places you can network. Don’t make your presence felt in one place only.

There are a number of networking organisations that you can find online. Some have a free membership, others require a yearly fee. These organisations promote business networking opportunities around Australia. All you need to do is find something you are interested in and register. Go to the event armed with business cards and follow our 25 Tips for successful networking!

Another great networking tool is a ZaaBiz Group. Starting a ZaaBiz Group is easy and it gives you more opportunities to make new connections. Why not start one today and watch your network grow! www.zaabiz.com.au/groups

Happy Networking!

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Comments

Did you know that we have 46 Groups in LinkYa? And they are all so different. We have IT, small business, aviation, leisure, clubs, sports… the list goes on. There must be something that interests you???
So why not join a group and experience the true side of networking? And if there is nothing there that interests you, then it’s a great opportunity to start up your own one! You can write articles, start forums, and send out newsletters to your group members all from the LinkYa site.
So what’s stopping you? Join or start a Group today!

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