Gary -

> 10. "Networking is a waste of time. I
> leave networking events asking myself, 'why
> did I bother to come?'" Most people
> who attend these events haven't actually
> figured out what they want to achieve from
> the event.

In a former life, I was a member of a Chamber of Commerce. I joined the Small Business Presidents' forum. I went to the "business after hours" functions. I joined the "Ambassador's Club" (or whatever it was called). My partner and I even wrote registration software for the Chamber's two day business expo. Guess what I got out of all of that? A glass block to sit on my desk.

Am I saying networking is not important? Absolutely not. Actually, I'm asking what I could have done differently.

> It can be done on or offline. Build a
> network of your own and keep in touch with
> them. Give and you will receive.

You've given us some great points on *why* we should be networking. Now show us *how* to network. Give us some tips on how to network both offline and on.

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"


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