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 skill in business. Especially today given the limited resource of cash has been further reduced.
The article encouraged planning ahead to some degree:
“…inquire ahead of time if the host issues a list of attendees and if they do be sure to request one. Read through and study it so that you have an idea of who you want to connect with while you are there.”
If you can’t get this list, a call to the registrar or membership director will yield some good results too. (more…)