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Does Business Networking = Socializing?

21-Nov-08

I was researching online today and found an interesting resource at the About.com Sales Blog on networking. This is a passion of mine so I read through and found some very interesting advice. I’ll share a few things and then you tell me what you think. Separating the vital from the trivial is an important [...]

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Tip #1: How To Start A 30 Second Promo To Grab Their Attention

24-Oct-08

I regularly attend networking events and the most common activity among them, besides eating of course, is the 30 second promotion. This is where the microphone is passed around for each attendee to give a 30 second promo for their business. Outside of the meet and greet time earlier, this is the best opportunity to [...]

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Darts On A Wall: Business Networking Realities in 2008

29-Sep-08

I remember leaving a lunch event years back with a stack of business cards in my hand after sharing with people my Technology Consulting business. The cards weren’t mine. I was so excited to have met so many prospects and potential customers in one place in just a couple hours. I was diligent to transfer [...]

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