How To
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Quick Tip: Do your Research!
Understanding your clients is essential. Networking can be a great way to research your clients. This might be by attending general networking events or seminars, by having a catch up with contacts over…
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Quick Tip: Smile
We are all drawn to people who are opening, welcoming and yes smiling. A smile lets other people know you are happy for them to approach and talk to you so make sure…
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Following Up: Post-Networking Event Follow up
The general rule is follow-up within 24 hours of meeting someone. Make it easy for yourself: Pre-schedule 30 minutes in your diary the morning after a networking event to follow up on contacts…
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Following Up: Have an “Engage List”
Have an “Engage List” If you use social media, another follow-up strategy you might find useful is engaging with them on social media. If your contact is active on social media – this…
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How to Choose a Networking Group
Choosing a business networking group to join can be daunting when faced with lots of different options. It is not always clear which will be the best investment of your time and money.…
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Following Up: Keeping in Touch
Build your network by “Keeping in Touch” For contacts that you want to”Keep in Touch” with but don’t necessarily have a reason to actively network with them, it is important to have a…
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Networking for Students: How to get started with networking and find suitable networking events
For students and recent graduates networking is a must. Yes, it will open doors and yes, it might just open the door to that perfect opportunity as most jobs form part of the Hidden…
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Why you need a business card even if you are still a student
If you are a business professional, it is likely that you will have your own business cards. But what if you are a student or an entrepreneur just starting out? Well, it…
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How to: Remember Someone’s Name
I struggle to remember people’s names. Do you? We are not alone. I often used to think that if someone had a head for names, they were an amazing at networking. However, I’ve…
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How to: Make Email Introductions
You get asked a favour from a contact to make an introduction to one of your contacts. The most common way of doing this is by sending an email addressed to both parties,…
