The Importance of Mastering Business Networking There's so much buzz
about business networking that you might think that it's modern man's
greatest invention. You hear so much about it that some people have
almost come to regard it as a bad thing, as some sort of necessary
evil.With that cultural shift in mind, you should remember two
important things about business networking.First, business networking
is nothing new. It's just that the Internet age offers new networking
tools. In fact, people have been networking as long as they've been
communicating with one another. Business networking simply refers to
“Building and cultivating relationships with people of similar
interests in ways that can benefit all parties”. When early tribes
swapped information about great hunting spots or fresh water sources,
they were networking.A few decades ago, when people started out and
were told, "It's not what you know that counts; it's whom you know,"
that was a nod to the importance of business networking. Whenever
people gather for Chamber of Commerce socials, join professional
associations, go to conventions, or ask friends for introductions or
recommendations, they're networking.Many people network to get leads
for new business, but networking can also help you find a job, change
careers, hire good employees, sell products, improve your business
practices or accomplish any number of professional goals.Today's
professionals use traditional forms, but they also have other choices
for business networking. They might join groups, attend networking
events or network in online forums.The second thing to remember about
21st century business networking is that it's only as good as you make
it. Whether it's schmoozing over wine and cheese or keeping up with
contacts on a Web site, networking can be a waste of time if done
incorrectly. Trading business cards with dozens of people, sending out
mass e-mail blasts to everyone you know, telling everyone at a
gathering about yourself or racking up hundreds of friends on Facebook
may not accomplish much.Here are some of the Topics we will cover
every other week:• Business Network Strategies• Mastering Your
Elevator Pitch• Networking for Career Success: How to Make
Professional Contacts• How to Break In & Stand Out at Networking
Events?• Listening Techniques for Business Networking• How to
Network Effectively at Events?• Learn Ways to Strengthen Your
Entrepreneurial Network• How to Quickly Grow Your Network with No
Business Experience?• Learn Ways to Get More Business from Your Next
Networking Events• Understanding the Types of Business Networks•
How to Build Your Own Successful & Engaged Business Network?• Learn
Ways to Diversify Your Network• How to Network for Those Who Hate to
Network?• The Simple Formula for Following Up• How to Use Local
Networking Groups to Grow Your Business• Is Email Marketing Right
for Your Business?• How Could Market Research Positively Impact Your
Bottom Line?• How to Overcome Objections?• Is Direct Mail
Marketing Right for Your Business?• Sales Presentation: The
Essential Steps of Selling• The Value of Cold Calling in Acquiring
Motivated Leads• Selling on Amazon: Potential for Passive Income•
Learn Business Benefits of Social MediaAnd Much More!Meetings are held
every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month.RSVP now as we have very
limited seating. This meetup meeting is FREE!Event Outline:6:30pm -
7pm - Registration, Order Food/Drinks & Connect with
fellowEntrepreneurs7pm - 8:30pm Main Meeting* Free Parking* Open
Networking Group* No Paid Membership (We do ask that you support
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant by purchasing a delicious snack and
beverage) * Buy 1 drink, get 1 FREE! Categories: Business & Networking
This event repeats on various days: Feb 19 , Mar 4 , Mar 18
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