TIPS ON NETWORKING
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
Contents
WHAT IS NETWORKING? ............................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NETWORKING? .............................................................................................. 3
HOW CAN I USE NETWORKING TO PROMOTE MY BUSINESS? ..................................................................... 4
WHAT TYPE OF NETWORKING ACTIVITIES SHOULD I ENGAGE IN? .............................................................. 4
Personal Networking................................................................................................................................. 4
Focused Networking ................................................................................................................................. 5
Online Networking .................................................................................................................................... 5
Additional Networking .............................................................................................................................. 6
NETWORKING TIPS ........................................................................................................................................ 6
TIP #1 – Define Your Networking Objectives ............................................................................................ 6
TIP #2 – Identify Networking Groups, Events, and Opportunities ............................................................ 6
TIP #3 – Create a Networking Schedule of Events/Activities .................................................................... 7
TIP #4 – Follow-Up with Your Connections............................................................................................... 7
TIP #5 – Evaluate Your Networks .............................................................................................................. 7
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WHAT IS NETWORKING?
Networking is simply defined as the process of getting to know people, making connections,
and establishing relationships that will be helpful to your personal, individual, and/or business
endeavors.
There are several types of networking strategies and approaches that can be implemented to
position you or your business for success. Whet