Whether it’s during a meeting, at a gathering with friends and acquaintances, or even just in the elevator at your office building – networking with new people is key to our success. To network effectively in any environment, we should:
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Look the part
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Carry enough business cards, a smart pen and notepaper to take notes
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Enter a room with confidence and a smile
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Spot the loner and identify groups
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Keep active and move around regularly
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Introduce yourself effectively
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Filter out time wasters
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Generate profitable prospects to fill appointments
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Get people sufficiently interested in us to want us to call them
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Educate prospects on the fact that we are different
What are your tips to network efficiently?
