Posts Tagged ‘online networking’
Monday, June 21st, 2010
US founder of Business Network International, Dr Ivan Misner, has said that improper use of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter is causing a backlash against business networking.
Social media sites allow businesspeople to contact and ‘tap up’ other companies that they have not built up trust with yet or have any kind of relationship with, otherwise known as ‘premature solicitation’.
Dr Misner said, “It comes from people who either practice premature solicitation or receive it and are frustrated.”
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Tags: business networking, Dr Ivan Misner, online networking, premature solicitation, social media
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Sunday, June 20th, 2010
The recent credit crunch had a devastating effect on the UK economy and left many UK citizens fighting for a job. Although the economy is now in a state of recovery, many are still queuing up at the job centre in the hope of finding employment.
When you’re unemployed, becoming a recluse is the worst thing you can do. Research conducted recently in Denmark found that unemployed people were much more likely to find a job if they took part in some form of business networking, in addition to their traditional job search. Business networking consists largely of recommendations, such as “I know who you need” or “I’ve got just the person for the job”. In fact, it’s believed that this kind of recommendation counts for more than a great interview or an impressive CV. (more…)
Tags: business networking, Job Centre, LinkedIn, networking events, offiline networking, online networking, unemployed UK residents
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
As businesses build an ever-growing presence online, business networking is becoming much more than chats on the phone and the occasional e-mail.
Networking events are crucial to gaining new contacts and socialising in person, however the maintenance of that relationship is quickly become increasingly internet-based. Many businesses now have sites on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and it would appear that those who neglect to take notice of the internet will quickly fall behind. themonsterbusiness.com has created a list of four tips on how you can increase your online presence and maintain business relationships. (more…)
Tags: business networking, increasing networking presence, online networking, social networking, tips
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Online forums might just seem like a place where people rant about a referee’s decision or chat about the plotlines in their favourite TV shows but they can also be a great place for businesses to network.
The beauty of online forums is that they bring together individuals who are interested in one specific topic. Most forums require a username which means you can remain anonymous but regular users quickly get to know each other. Once you’ve built up a relationship online it’s time to turn your attention to networking. (more…)
Tags: business networking, networking information, networking opportunities, networking tips, online forums, online networking
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
There’s no doubt about it – social networking sites are now a major part of our lives and are used by millions on a daily basis for a wide range of reasons. From sharing photos to catching up with our friends, it seems we really can’t get enough social networking action.
But while social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter boast tens of millions of users, it seems business networking sites haven’t fared that well in comparison. While LinkedIn has an impressive 3 million UK members and 60 million users worldwide, these figures pale into insignificance when you compare them to Facebook’s 23 million UK users and 300 million users worldwide. But could that all be about to change? Many experts think so! (more…)
Tags: business networking, LinkedIn, Microsoft Outlook, networking online, online networking, social media
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
Online networking and offline networking – they’re just an extension of the same thing, aren’t they? They might share many key objectives but there are major differences between the two.
There are many reasons why people might prefer to network online rather than offline and vice versa. In essence, it comes down to a matter of personal taste. Many argue that a personal bond can’t be formed until face to face contact is made. On the other hand, many claim that networking online cuts down on discrimination, which can take place when first meeting a contact in person. (more…)
Tags: business, offline networking, online networking, SMEs, tips
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
LinkedIn is possibly one of the largest business networking sites in the world. At the end of 2009 it had 50 million registered users spanning 200 countries worldwide.
Not bad for a site which was launched less than 10 years ago in California by Reid Hoffman. The site is so successful due to it’s great features which make online business networking easier than ever. Making and storing contacts is the biggest draw of LinkedIn, while it’s also a good platform for advertising and recruiting new employees. While LinkedIn is very easy to use, there are a few tips you can follow to make sure you get the most out of the site for business networking purposes. (more…)
Tags: business, business networking, employment, LinkedIn, online networking, social media
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