Why Network It is not unusual
for a business owner to become so internally focused
on making sure they are creating good products or
services, handling the administrative functions
to sustain the ongoing operations of the business,
and working on issues that are perplexing or troubling
to them, that they sometimes forget to seek the
counsel of others with the same or similar issues.
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Seven
Keys To Networking Networking
does not always come easy to the entrepreneur. In
many ways, the entrepreneur may resist networking
because it is the opposite of how s/he thinks. The
business was started in some instances because the
entrepreneur believed. MORE
How
To Network At Events You may have
agreed to attend an event where you plan on networking,
but are not quite sure how to network and what
it is you are supposed to do anyway. A few suggestions
for you follow. MORE
List how many "networks"
you belong to (social, educational, neighborhood,
familial, athletic religious, etc.) below.
In addition, list the key contacts within
each of the networks below.
1. Social Key
Contact a. Charities
b. Town Committees
c. Friends
d. Car Pools for Children
e. Volunteerism
2. Educational Key Contact a. Alumni Associations
b. PTA/PTO
3. Professional Key Contact a. Industry Associations
b. Unions
4. Religious Key Contact a. Congregation Membership
b. Volunteer Leadership
5. Neighborhood Key Contact a. Housing Associations
b. Co-Op or Condo Boards
6. Familial Key Contact a. Cousins Clubs (or other family scheduled
meetings)
7. Athletic Key Contact a. Gym Memberships
b. Sports Leagues (Bowling, Softball, etc.)
c. Coaching
