Business Networking
Why Networking has the potential to explode your business.
- Networking online involves interacting with other people who may be able to connect you with a lead in your target market (that you wouldn't normally contact on your own)
A great benefit to Networking online otherwise known as "enetworking" takes a lot of the stress off of talking about yourself - in this case of enetworking is not all about who you know but who knows you.
For example, if you frequent targeted forums, chat rooms and networking groups, people will get to know you by virtually seeing you everywhere.
How to network:
- research your market; LISTEN first and talk later...
- join and watch the conversations to get a feel of what topics are being discussed.
- read the terms and conditions, i.e., rules and become familiar with them so you don't go against the group policy.
- if you're new to networking and your are unfamiliar with the style of "group" or forum software, politely ask questions on how to post, etc.
- introduce yourself without selling your products or services, tell people who you are, what you do and why (once you see a couple of responses to your introduction you'll have a better feel of the "tone" of the group) believe me, no one is interested in hearing you mention that you have the best product or service on the face of the earth)
- participate in discussions that interest you... ask questions and reply to questions that you have a decent amount of knowledge about - say something useful and original.
- always be polite and courteous... don't flame or give your political or self created philosophy.
- be consistent with membership; i.e., you don't have to stay there 24/7 however, at least visit once or twice a week
- if someone appears to be interested in what you do, take the discussion "off" the group by privately emailing one another
- Verbal Networking
www.verbalnetworking.com
- InternetBasedMoms Forum
www.internetbasedmoms.com/bb/
- Self Starters Weekly Tips Forum
www.selfstartersweeklytips.com/forum/
- Christian Work at Home Moms Message Boards
www.cwahm.com/messageboard/
- MomsTalkForum
www.momstalkforum.com
- Business by Grace Network
www.businessbygrace.com
Increasing your database:
Consistent networking can put you in touch with a lot of people but it takes commitment and persistence. I like the way Peter Waddle describes networking; he says, "the key to success is netWORK, for that is the only way to increase the number of people who know and want to help you."
Blessings for continued success!
Networking online and offline is an
important part of any marketing strategy
for small business owners. Many of my
client relationships and joint venture
partnerships are a direct result of
effective networking. I had the extreme
pleasure and honor of meeting Regina
Baker over a year ago and I have had the
privilege of following her lead and
learning how to network effectively and
with purpose.
Marlo Boux,
Master Certified Biblical Coach
www.BiblicalCoachingPodcast.com
How to
Network by Blogging Comments
a how to report on creating a buzz of referrals by
Blogging comments! by Regina Baker
| Great info! Thanks so much! You are such a high energy person and live wire. Connecting with you and your activities, programs, products, friends and associates has been exciting and electrifying. I'm so glad I found you. Cynthia Kiteley Lee www.LifeMoreAbundantClub.com |
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Regina Baker is one of the people who I feel drawn to while networking online. She lifts other people up and never tries to press her own agenda. This is a hallmark of a passionate networker.
Kelly McCausey |
For a great article on Online Networking, read:
Online Networking: 5 Steps to 24/7 Connections
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