The importance of networking
What is networking?
Networking is the sharing of information or services between people, groups
and businesses. It is a strategic way for people to grow different relationships
to help their job or business grow. These can be built and useful for individuals
for their personal or professional lives.
Networking is the number 1 unwritten rule of success in business. The more
hands you shake, the more you are on people’s radar. It does not get anymore
simple than that. When you network with a variety of different people, it will
allow you to grow and prosper and opens your avenues a lot more. It will give
you the opportunity to have incredible conversations with individuals who
have their own area of expertise and are willing to help you and your business.
This will then give you an insight into what your career could look like.
Networking is the key to promoting your career.
In terms of business networking will allow you to break into new markets and
collaborate with other brands. Once you do this, it will allow you to create new
branches in your business, increase your business image and further increase
sales.
Digital networking is essential in any marketing strategy today. If you attend
events or contact professionals these discussions you have can easily lead to
new motivations, ideas and directions.
You are noticeable when you network, and it will give you access to well
connected and respected individuals to help you prosper in your business and
on a personal point.
Here are some top 5 behaviours of a great networker:
1.Positive attitude- Having a positive attitude will make people want to
associate with you
2.Sincere and Authentic- Those who have developed successful
networking skills convey their sincerity
3.Be a good listener- Success in networking depends upon how well you
can listen and learn so that you can take things on board
4.Collaboration- People want to network with individuals who have a
collaborative attitude.
5.Follow Up- Always ensure that you follow up and listen to what has been
said and take the appropriate actions.
Doing this will help you with networking and allow you to flourish.
See below 10 tips on how to network:
●Prepare
●Always be ready to give your pitch
●Ask for help
●Present yourself well
●Ask questions and listen
●Be aware of your online presence
●Do your homework
●Utilise your online presence
●Stay in touch with your networking
●Keep networking do not stop!