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What’s stopping you networking?

 

You know you need to do it and, like most people, you probably hate it.

 

Business Networking – The Survival Guide helps you overcome all your fears and concerns. Start navigating the networking jungle like an expert as you build your confidence, raise your profile, create new connections, strengthen your support network and open up exciting new opportunities.

 

Effective networking – both in person and online – has never been more vital. This indispensable, friendly guide will take you step by step through the whole process so you can quickly master:

 

Invitations – plan, prepare and make the best of LinkedIn

Meeting people – work the room, feel comfortable and start conversations

Spotting needs – work out what people want, ask the right questions and establish credibility

Reconnecting – follow up, keep in touch and win that pitch

 

Networking may be necessary, but it doesn’t have to be stressful.

Table of Contents

About the author

Acknowledgements

Foreword

How this book works

 

Part 1   Before the event

1 The invitation

2 Your LinkedIn profile (and how it fits into networking)

3 How to prepare for the event

 

Part 2   During the event

4 What to do on arrival

5 How to break the ice

6 How to move on

7 Dealing with groups

8 Managing rejection

9 Building relationships

10 Asking business questions

11 How to move forward

 

Part 3   After the event/following up

12 Reviewing your new connections

13 Reconnecting by phone

14 Using LinkedIn to create more business and career opportunities

15 Meeting again

16 Maintaining relationships

 

Part 4   Final words

17 Why networking matters

18 Understanding how to network with the opposite sex

 

And when all's been said and done  

Index

 

Back Cover

What’s stopping you networking?

 

You know you need to do it and, like most people, you probably hate it.

 

Business Networking – The Survival Guide helps you overcome all your fears and concerns. Start navigating the networking jungle like an expert as you build your confidence, raise your profile, create new connections, strengthen your support network and open up exciting new opportunities.

 

Effective networking – both in person and online – has never been more vital. This indispensable, friendly guide will take you step by step through the whole process so you can quickly master:

 

Invitations – plan, prepare and make the best of LinkedIn

Meeting people – work the room, feel comfortable and start conversations

Spotting needs – work out what people want, ask the right questions and establish credibility

Reconnecting – follow up, keep in touch and win that pitch

 

Networking may be necessary, but it doesn’t have to be stressful.

Reader Review(s)

"If you want to accelerate your confidence and effectiveness. Clear, concise with fast results.’

Dr Lynda Shaw, CPsychol, Business Neuroscientist

 

'Perfect for any novice networkers and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Fantastic!'

Harris Frazer, Corporate Risk Advisor

 

'Follow this simple process and celebrate those Ahaa moments that lead to more success.'

George Torok, Co-author, Secrets of Power Marketing & Host of the radio show, Business In Motion