TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS NETWORKING
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS NETWORKING BUKAYO ABALU Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals who, through trust and relationship building become walking, talking, advertisement for one another 1. Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationship 2. Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings so that you will pick groups that will help you get what you are looking for 3. Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest, notice the tone and attitude of the group, does the leadership appear competent? 4. Hold volunteer positions in organizations. This is a great way to stay visible and give back to groups that have helped you 5. Ask open – ended questions in networking conversation, these means question that ask 5W and H, as opposed to those that can be answered with a simple yes or no. 6.