Sunday, November 25, 2012

We Underestimate Networking, Do You?

There are many describitions of networking. However how do you perceive networking? Do you use networking enough for yourself and your company benefit. Everybody knows what does it mean to network. But what I think we do not use great potention of it.

Networking:“The process of developing and activating your relationships to increase your business, enhance your knowledge, expand your influence or serve the community.”

There is so huge power within of networking that many of us understimate. We think that when we talk to someone we network. But I would disagree, that is just first step, it is just beginning. Networking is about creating relationship with other side. When one activate relationship it is more powerfull, pro active attitude. It is basic rule of influence, that first we have to give and create feeling of reciprocity inside of other side. Do not wait for first step, just do it. If you want to succeed you have to enhance your relationship, it is always two way highway. People who network like this I am sure will show better result.

To be successful networker you have to understand that it is really about helping others as way of growing your business. People you help are more willing to help you or connect you to people they know.

I think that in the middle of crisis or whatever we go through, networking is the great way how to build strength in your business. We all want to do business with people, we trust and know. A lot of people think about networking like direct selling but there is difference. With networking you create relationship. Direct selling is not about creating relationship. So how often do you network and what strategy do you use?  

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