Networking: How To Get Your ROI

As an entrepreneur or small business owner you know that it's important to network.  What you may not realize is that networking takes place on AND offline.

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Networking is a great way to bring awareness about your products and services.  Did you realize networking is also a great motivator?

For one thing networking exposes you to other business owners and motivated individuals.  When you "meet" these other motivated individuals it can't help but inspire you.  

Networking enables you to mingle with like minded individuals who may have a different perspective, a different experience or a different story than you.  I find it interesting to see how people have achieved their success.

If you are putting forth the effort to network and I suggest you do, your going to have to be the best you can get a return on your investment.  That return comes in the form or building business relationships.

When you communicate with others you want to put your best foot forward so you make a positive first impression.  

In order to get the most out of your networking events you need to be prepared.  For example how will you respond when someone asks you, "What do you do?"  

When you attend networking events you want to meet as many people.  You never know when you will meet that one person who winds up being a great business contact.  

Since networking is usually a scheduled event, you want to make sure you make a great first impression.  

It shows you care about presenting your business in the best way possible.

Here's an infographic that will help you prepare to make a great first impression.

I talk about networking so much because it's an excellent way to build your community.

You need to network on and offline to maximize your efforts.

Find out more tips on networking on April 30th at 2:00 pm on the Business Success Cafe where I will discussing this topic.  Sign up for free:)

How do you network?

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Toni Nelson - Marketing Entraineur