by Jan Vermeiren
For many people the word “networking” has a negative connotation. This is in part due to the fact that many salesmen abuse networking to push their products or services. So let’s take a …

by Mark Meshulam
Definition: talk idly or casually in a friendly way
Value: priceless
Gearheads like me have trouble understanding that great ideas and hard work aren’t enough… you gotta shmooze too. Every day we deal with peculiar …

by Darcy Eikenberg
True story: A well-connected coach and career development expert volunteered her services at a large career fair. During the event, she worked with 26 job seekers individually and talked to maybe seven more. …

by Manal Richa
I never thought that networking could take over my life the way it did. For an introverted person, it turned out to be a fun and productive process. I find myself thriving on …

by Elizabeth Sullivan
Why network? Because your net worth is equal to your network!
1. Plan networking as weekly, fortnightly or monthly marketing activity.
2. Have an action plan and write it up. Include names of companies and …

by Jeramy Colvin
Business networking is a great way to build your personal sphere of influence. If you do a quick Internet search or read a local business paper, you are likely to find several …

by Kathleen O’Brien
Use these nine steps to begin reaping benefit from your network activities.
1. Have a positive attitude
When attending a network function — any function where two or more people meet — keep in mind …

by Drew Hunt
A Drop in the Bucket or Buckets of Opportunity
We have all questioned whether Chamber of Commerce after five meetings, the hours on the golf course, numerous business dinners and even the organized networking …

by Mark Perl
In a previous article, which was part one of two, we looked at five of the biggest mistakes made in business networking.
Knowing what not to do is sometimes just as important as …

by Wayne Hemrick
What are the skills needed to be a good manager? Effective negotiating skills, certainly. Knowing how to handle negotiations in the workplace is essential to any manager.
In the world of business, negotiations …