6 ways to get more out of your networking

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Page 1: 6 ways to get more out of your Networking
Page 2: 6 ways to get more out of your Networking

If you are in business, run a small business, in

need of a job then you may want to consider

attending a networking group.

This is the quickest way to meet potential

connections to find your next buck or your

neext new job BUT there is a specific strategy

to get the most out of attending theses

meetings.

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TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NETWORKING

MEETING, HERE ARE A FEW GUIDELINES TO

CONSIDER FOR YOUR STRATEGY:

Arrive early. If you are there before the majority of the

group, you are assured the maximum opportunity to

meet everyone. Stand at the door and welcome

attendees in = max exposure.

• Arrive with a goal in mind. Before the meeting, set a

goal for yourself for that day, and then go for it. Take

some time for yourself to get yourself focused before

the meeting. Recap afterwards. Do better next time

and never stop improving.

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STRATEGY…

Make sure you have writing materials and plenty

of business cards – leave the brochures at

home. That means postcards, trifolds, flyers,

magnets. If its not a business card it will get

trashed.

• Stay organized. Make sure to shake hands

when introduced, or when you introduce

yourself. Then ask for a card. If they don’t

have a card have blank paper/notecards

available as well as a pen. Get their info.

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STRATEGY…

• Don’t huddle up with people you know or friends. It is

easier to be approached by others if you don’t appear

to be busy in conversation with others. Feel free to

regroup with friends/colleagues after the event.

• Don’t hard sell yourself or your company. Networking

meetings are to be social and the a vehicle for

connections to be made. No one is looking to buy

your services . . . . but once you have created strong

bonds, those relationships will want to promote

you. Wouldn’t you rather promote a friend rather than

a stranger?

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P.S. ”You can make more friends in two months

by becoming interested in other people than you

can in two years by trying to get other people

interested in you.” Dale Carnegie

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Carpe Diem!!

Becca