That networking group was a waste of time! 07/29/2009
 Have you ever been to a networking function and found yourself amongst those you wouldn't normally network with? I have and so have many of you I imagine. So do you suffer through the time or do you work it? If you suffer through the time or even leave, you've not only wasted your time but you've wasted an opportunity. Remember, networking is based on 6 degrees of separation. Even though these networkers may not fit with what you were wanting, take the opportunity to educate them about your business and arm them with your business card, because, guess what! They may pass your details on. Jenn who trawls networking groups for sponsors may not be your ideal networking partner but what if you told her about your business and something great about your product or service and gave her your card. She will undoubtably contact you in the future for sponsorship (which by the way you can say No to), but what's more is that she may be at her next networking function and someone says in passing that they need a business to do what you do and lo and behold, but Jenn gives them your business card. How simple is that! CommentsLeave a Reply |
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