Build Connections – Tips and Resources for Women in Business
Tristate Business Solutions is an active supporter of the community of Women in Business. Women in business face unique challenges and for this reason we can use all the extra support possible.
Here are a few tools and resources to enhance your business:
- www.Facebook.com/ReachMoreCustomers
- Free Business Network Directory
- Bergen County Women In Business Networking Events / www.Meetup.com/BergenCountyWomeninBusiness
- www.Facebook.com/NJWomeninBusiness
- www.Facebook.com/WomenBusinessConnections
Eleven tips to get the most out of online networking!
- Post your website in forums.
- Post your upcoming events
- Be an active participant.
- Share encouraging thoughts or tips
- Ask for advice or opinions
- Get to know others – remember building connections is mutually beneficial
- Start with the goal of helping at least one person. Challenge yourself to help at least one person.
- Network with your need in mind, Think about one or two needs that you have.
Examples:
You need contacts within an organization
You are want to generate publicity for an event
You are want contacts within an industry you hope to get a job in
9. Remember – Though you may not have a need for someone’s product or services remember that individual might trigger an interesting point you have not thought of or have a connection you might not have considered
10. Avoid potentially embarrassing questions.
11. Don’t Spam! It does not reflect well on you or your business
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