Business Networking

Business networking events aren't about handing out business cards, or seeing how many people you can meet - they're actually about giving. Mark McGregor explains how to get the most out of business networking.

An explanation of what effective business networking is and isn't with related resources to help you get the most from your business networking experience.

A networking event is not a time to see how many business cards you can acquire. Rather, it is a time to develop a few relationships that have potential. Mark Hunter presents twenty-two networking tips that will help you achieve your networking goals.

Using a person’s name shows respect and honors him or her as an individual - but only if you remember his name and pronounce it properly. Have trouble remembering names? These tips from Craig Harrison will help you remember names and win the name game.

Business networking, says Cindy Freeland, is an inexpensive, effective way to advertise your services and products. Here she presents four basic steps to follow when business networking to ensure that your networking provides you with a steady stream of new business.

The best way for any self-employed professional to get clients is by referral. But the process of building sufficient word of mouth to produce the number of clients you need can seem daunting. C. J. Hayden explains how to simplify the process by building a circle of referral partners.

The growth of the Internet has created many new networking opportunities; now you can network without ever leaving your home or office. C. J. Hayden tells how to get started networking on the Internet and offers tips for effective Internet networking.

Information and business networking are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits that business organizations provide. See how belonging to business groups can increase your success.

Why bother joining an industry organization specific to your business or profession? Janice Byer explains the many benefits. Business networking is only the beginning.

Kelley Robertson presents five strategies for producing business leads from business networking events (About Entrepreneurs).

From marketing your book before the first keystroke is typed through leveraging your online network to sell your book, About Entrepreneurs Guide Scott Allen explains how to use online business networking to make your project a success.

This business and professional networking group is the world's largest referral organization. What makes BNI unique is that each chapter allows only one person per profession or business category to join.

Impressive Web site for women exporters presents information on exporting, success stories, events, and business networking opportunities in an attractive format (DFAIT).

This networking group for Canadian business women and women interested in getting into business, is a great resource for asking questions, sharing resources, and of course, business networking.

Resources for Canadian business women, with a focus on providing business networking opportunities. You'll find articles on all aspects of running your business, a showcase where you can feature your business if you become a member, and handy tools such as a list of Canadian postal codes and antivirus downloads.

Claire Belilos explains how to demonstrate professionalism, ethics and courtesy while business networking online.

Devoted to encouraging the growth and development of women in IT, Wired Woman provides networking, career resources, role-modeling and mentoring, among other services, and has chapters in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto. All women are welcome to join (Canadian).