Expand Your Circle Through Local Business Networking Events
There are many schools of thought regarding offline networking. Some think it's a waste of time, others think it's a chore to attend events where you may know just one or two persons. How do you personally feel?
I enjoy attending networking events because I usually get to meet new people. I enjoy finding out what makes people ‘tick' – their hot button, and the only way to do this is by taking time to converse with them. It's easy to become overwhelmed at the thought of a room full of 20-50 people or more depending on the event but let's focus on just ONE area that may help to make attending networking events more fun than chore.
You may be a Solo Professional, Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, or you may be an Independent Contractor for a Corporation and are responsible for finding your own Leads. New connections are essential to your business. (more…)
