In doing research for The Virtual Handshake, we discovered some resistance to the word networking among many people. When we dug further, we found that this sentiment was primarily concentrated in a couple of key groups:

1. people worki(read entire article)
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Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big difference for the better in our lives and the lives of those who have an opportunity to experience a personal touch from us.

If networking and effective communication are centered on other(read entire article)
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Sigmund Freud says “a person’s name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten.” Feelings of embarrassment and social ineptitude are conveyed through this forgetfulness, and unfortunately, the problem persists daily. The abil(read entire article)
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Excerpted from: Dr. Fanning's book: "Do What You Love & Get Rich" c 2006

Whether you are currently in a corporate position, entrepreneur or business owner your FIRST introduction can make a lasting impression...or fade you into the woodwork.(read entire article)
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“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

This old saying rings true in everything we do, especially in business. Finding contacts is key to the success of your business, and a great place to meet these contacts is at networking meetin(read entire article)
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What is “the top” anyway? According to society, “top” has a significant amount of import as evidenced by the following expressions: top-quality, top-rated, top-dollar, top-grade, top-of-the-line, and of course, top dog. It is relatively safe to a(read entire article)
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1. Recognise the importance of networking

Ask any successful business person and they will tell you that above all else networking skills are absolutely vital to grow your business. Networking can increase your market share, help you gain n(read entire article)
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1/ The #1 success of Networking is to show-up.

When you join a group or an organization, it is very important that you commit to the group, and attend the meetings on a regular basis. Weekly or monthly depending on the group you choose.

Defining your purpose for joining a group.

When you make the decision to join a group, you should make sure that you have a clear understanding of what you would like to gain from the group. If you are there for business only, then you shoul(read entire article)
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Are you ever in the situation where you are introducing yourself and your business and don’t know quite what to say? Here are 3 important tips for establishing your expertise and impressing your potential client.

1. Develop a killer “el(read entire article)
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