วันอังคารที่ 13 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2552

Networking For Newbies – The DOGS Rule

Congratulations! You have started your own business and now you're ready to make money. Of course, you still need to find paying customers. This networking, because people like to buy from whom they know and trust.

Perhaps you are hunted, measures of your conscience, take your partner or a well-meaning friend. You've heard the gurus yapping about the benefits of networking, and you want someone in the right direction Schafer, preferably to aWait pool of prospects. Just think of dogs and remember these simple instructions for networking easier.

Do it.
It is not easy to apologize networking. It takes time, energy, ideas and money for membership dues, business cards, transportation and Internet access. If you are introverted, it also takes a lot of courage. Ignore the excuses and start networking. It gets easier with practice. They have so many possibilities. VisitChamber of Commerce mixers, participate in forums related to your industry, take part in association meetings, contact your alumni chapter, visit conferences and conventions that interest your target audience, and make friends on social networks like Facebook or Twitter.

Only go alone if you can’t invite a friend.

When you go to a networking event with someone, you avoid the awkward feeling associated with walking into a room alone. If you don’t know how to strike up a Conversation with strangers, you can always say something like "Do I have met my friend?" and then you mention the name of the friend and business or interests. Your friend can do the same for you. This has two important advantages: You do not care to talk about themselves and you appear more accessible, because you are not self-centered.

Go prepared.
Take a lot of exchanging of business cards. Add brochures, information CDs, or samples in glass cases, where this is permitted by the Event organizers. Other essentials include a smile, a name that your company logo and the experience, and pen and paper for notes on applications and the prospect that your needs are follow-up required.

If you have a network connection online, complete your profile. Include a current photo. Add a link or a URL that is another subject we learn more about you not to make a sales pitch.

Setting objectives before you go.
Decide what you are doing at each> Networking event you attend. You can, five new people or someone providing online presence management services, or persons who have benefited from SCORE counseling, needs. Your goals are uniquely your own. If the network on your least-favorite-things-to high-do list to achieve your goals gives you instant gratification, whereas on building long-term relationships, work, which leads to sales and repeat customers.

The next time you are trying to flee, instead of going toIn a networking environment, put a leash on the emotions by the application of the rule DOGS. You'll be glad you did.

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