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In these difficult economic times, networking is more popular than ever, and the formal group appears everywhere. Networks business very much to participate each week, but they do not have big profit on their investment of time.

Networking - it's 5 tips on how to network more efficient meetings.

A First prepared in advance by having a clear message about what your business is doing. Get plenty of business cards with you and try to find out who the next meeting.

If you are a plumber or an accountant, and 30 people at the meeting, it is possible that many of these people need their services at some point. For me, the real goal in each network meeting is a source of advice or alliance partner. So, for accountants, to the best people around him or her assignment on a permanent basis, banker or lawyer. For the manufacturer, plumber or carpenter.

Secondly, the network is natural and not to sell. The goal of each network meeting is not to sell, but the connections with people you can ever follow after the meeting. Nothing from the person entering a network of people and they seem to try to beat the Guinness Book of Records as many business cards can be collected in the shortest possible time. The presentation is a person who is trying to sell their products or services.

Third Take a genuine interest in people and makes a lot of questions. For me, the network is to meet new people, so that both the network can other, where appropriate the truth to penetrate. We mean business with people they know, like and trust. Business is about people and relationships, so take the time to chat with people you meet and know. Many people feel a little embarrassed to go to networking events and a room full of strangers, but rest assured, many people in the room feel just like you.

Ask general questions about how long someone in the shop, what they like most about their company, etc.

4 They have a clear message about your business that people will remember.

It may be easier said than done, to take it with, other family and colleagues. Emphasize the benefits of what you do. Do not be afraid to sound a little different. If you are an accountant, you could say that "helps people to reduce their tax year." Web designer I know will have little say -. "I help people build a new storefront for their business"

5 follow shortly after the meeting. Here is another good tip for you. At the end of every networking event I go, I will do everything in my collection of business cards and note them on the place and date. I also prefer the ones I see as a potential source of recommendations. People often hold networking events, so why go talk to someone you think is of particular interest to you. Arrange a meeting or telephone call in the near future.

Social media and e-mail is a great way of monitoring and within a day or two meetings, you can connect with people and / or release of a short email.

Networking is one of the most effective ways to promote your business and find good business partners, which allows you to refer to a company on an ongoing basis.