Networking is a recent item that I have done some research on. There are two ways to do networking either locally, or socially (or online). Today we will look at what is networking is and briefly discover some of networking details, and see if having a plan of action will help your business.
Networking defined is a support system of and for sharing information, services, and interests among people. They can be in groups, individuals, associations, and even strangers. It can be with your family, local community, and even people you meet while chatting online.
When you consider that whether you want to network locally or socially, there are a few things to keep in mind. Networking is something small business owners should do regularly. This helps you build a profile in the community. As a rule of thumb, most business would like to keep the networking local. The one on one intermingling helps them have the personal contact.
When you decide to do the social networking online, you will find some of the same principles from personal networking apply. A social network usually starts with the website services that focuses on building and maintaining friend. This is where you make friends and keep in touch based on interests or activities. Though most are web based, some have events where networks can meet up in real settings.
Having a plan of action can help you get the most of networking. If you choose to do it locally:
- Find a local group that you can participate in
- Attend meeting/events regularly
- Make 60 seconds count with a good first impression
If you plan to do it online:
- Pick your site
- Find a passion
- Make Friends
- Start blogging about your passion
In then end, a simple plan of action can help you with marketing and prospecting. Gather your information on your market and choose if your networking preference. Don’t hesitate with implementation. This will help you with the jitters that come with talking about yourself with strangers.
About AGD Business Services: Angelic Davila has spent 10 years finding solutions to business problems. AGDBS is a remote provider of administrative and clerical services provided to people who need a simple solution.
Resources:
http://robo82.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-network-locally-like-a-pro
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/social_networking_services
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