I recently developed this networking checklist for a client and felt that I might share it with everyone. Becoming an effective business networker, while it does require work, is a relatively simple process. However, the potential rewards are enormous. I have previously owned and operated for-profit professional networking groups. While I spent the majority of
This past January I passed ownership of my networking group, NetWorks! Boise, to her new owner. I created this group in October of 2007. I had a good run but I’m also getting a bit long in the tooth and it was time to focus on my other passion, training businesses on how to best
In the midst of the pandemic, forming and maintaining B2B relationships requires keeping in mind the digital aspects of networking. Before pursuing a successful client relationship, you should keep in mind what value you can provide to the organization you’re targeting. Identifying what sets your business apart and how you can create mutual success can
Our final post in this series will be a little bit recap and a bit more for some additional tips … Starting out Remember that this is not a race. You will need to get to know your fellow networkers, and earn their trust, prior to seeing any real returns in terms of referrals. Be
Networking is a skill best learned through practice. And while our resident content strategist Erika Rykun has written a guide on what not do in your first conversation with someone you’d like in your network, we thought it would be best to expound on the challenges you may face when networking and how to navigate through them.
Dependent on a variety of factors, the dynamics of effective networking can substantially change. At the very least, certain behaviors will become more critical based upon these variables including whether we are operating within a small or large group setting, engaging one-on-one, or we are actively networking online. Let’s start with the finish. Regardless of
