The Truth About

Networking : Quick Business Networking Essentials,

The Facts You Should Know

Copyright (c) Notice of rights
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Notice of Liability
The information in this book is distributed on an "As Is" basis without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the book, neither the author nor the publisher shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the products described in it.
Trademarks
Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark. All other product names and services identified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies with no intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this book.

In the past, business people discovered the importance of relationships: it was easier, safer and more reliable to deal with people you knew and trusted. The evolution of this insight is the explosion we see today of networking groups. Businesses and business people alike understand the importance and potential of networking. Unfortunately for most of them, it is potential unrealized. For the truth is most business people don't know how to effectively network. They view networking as nothing more than showing up to an event, shaking some hands, handing out business card and waiting for the business to flow. It rarely does.

Networking, however, works and can be a fecund source of new business and new opportunities-if one knows how to do it effectively. This book teaches you how to do just that. It covers not just the ABC's of effective networking but the complete alphabet on effective networking. What is networking? How do I get started and where do I go? How do I prepare to network and what tools do I need? How do I start, stop and transition a networking conversation? What are some of the best practices when I'm face to face and when I'm not? How do I follow-up on my networking opportunities? What do I do if I'm uncomfortable about networking? In a style that is easy, engaging and economical, it addresses all of these questions and more. In doing so, it provides not just the know-how, but the how-to. You can open this book up to any page and gain value, a rare accomplishment even for a self-help book.

If you want to learn how to network, or if you are already networking and want to do it better, pick up this book. You won't be disappointed.

Table of Contents

8 Quick Business Networking Tips ...................................................

3 Essential Keys to Effective Networking ........................................

9 Tips For Successful Business Networking ....................................

10 Steps to Power Up Your Networking Skills................................

5 Steps for Make Money with Social Networking ..........................

3 Benefits of Networking You Might Have Missed ........................

3 Ways to Make a Profit From Social Networking .........................

3 Social Networking Business Building Strategies .........................

3 Keys to Make More Profit With Social Networking ....................

5 Steps to Effective Networking in Your Job Search.......................

3 Sales Tools For Building Networking Relationships ...................

3 Reasons Social Networking Revenue Sharing Websites Work for

Indie Unsigned DIY Artists ................................................................

A Review of the MLM Gold Mine Social Networking Course .....

A Social Networking Solution For Group-Shopping in Developing

Countries ...............................................................................................

A Whole 'Nother Networking Problem............................................

Actors and Crew Members Get a Boost With Social Networking 39

Advantages of Social Networking Websites....................................

After The Networking Event - Following Up With Flair ...............

Andrew Carnegie's Secret Business Tip - Napoleon Hill on Social Networking............................................................................................44

Are You a Networking Nightmare? ..................................................46

Attracting New Clients With Social Networking ............................48

Belong to a Networking Organization? 7 Strategies to Get More

Value, Benefits, and Exposure ............................................................51

Benefits of Social Networking.............................................................54

Benefits of Travel-Related Social Networking Sites ........................55

Best Free Ways to Advertise Your Home Based Business - Social

Networking Sites Are on the Rise ......................................................56

BNI - Business Networking International Review...........................58

Build Your Business With Social Networking..................................60

Building Confidence For Networking - The Only Three Steps You

Need........................................................................................................61

Business Ethics - How Some Businesses Use Networking Events and Violate Business Ethics and Values ............................................64

Business Networking - 3 Business Card Tips for Making a Great

Impression That Doesn't Cost a Cent ................................................67

Business Networking - 3 Powerful Ways to Gain Clients with