Power of networking

Networking is essential to growing your business and meeting new, experienced people who share the same profession or/and industry. #Networking involves exchanging ideas and? information between these individuals. The technology surrounding us from everywhere keeps reducing the time we spend on personal human contact. Many matters are handled automatically or without the need to meet. It would seem that this trend will result in a loss of attractiveness in maintaining “human-like” business relationships.

Meanwhile, the opposite is happening. Interest in networking is growing. The ability to keep lively and authentic #interpersonal contacts is becoming an added value in the #professional space. As a result, there is also a growing need to capture the proper knowledge and skills to succeed in networking.

There are a few tips to follow to strengthen your networking skills:

• Come prepared with a clear goal in mind.
• Ask people about themselves and practice active #listening.
• Write notes after each meaningful #conversation.

Each event may result in new opportunities and non-obvious solutions, but nothing will be achieved without preparation. First, you should study the event agenda to know precisely which pitch is beneficial to attend. Secondly - learn about the speakers; you should approach some of them after the #presentation and have a more private and focused conversation. But first and foremost, you should set a goal for your #participation. Once this is done, you can feel ready to attend such an event.

Introduction of yourself and the company is another crucial point during networking. Here you should come prepared as well. With an oral introduction, you can have the assistance of visuals such as folders and visit cards. When introducing yourself, be ready to share your visit card so your conversation partners know and remember to whom they spoke and reach out to you in the future.

When making conversations, networking, and #mingling, make sure you talk and listen to your partners. You want to know the other person, their business, and their professional needs. Active listening may be more beneficial than promoting yourself only. After or during such conversations, remember to take notes of meaningful facts or pieces of advice, which can also be used as a solution in your business.

The main point of joining such events is to meet new people who share the same issues in their business as you do. This is where you exchange ideas and establish new networks for your professional career. But the key to success is to be prepared, listen actively, and wear a smile.