Connections

(Originally posted: 8/9/10)

One hears so much about social networking these days. FaceBook, Twitter, My Space, LinkedIn, etc, etc. Given the number of people networking online, it would seem logical everyone must have enough business and more friends than they can count. Oh, if only that were the case. Online networking is only one part of connecting with other people. You really do have to get out there and get some face time, maybe even the occasional hug. You need that connection and so does your business so what is stopping you?? If it’s fear, please don’t let it keep you from taking the plunge. The more you connect with other people the easier it gets. Find the groups that work for you. Chat, maybe even online, with other people that you like and ask about their networking. Visit some meetings with them. Check your local paper’s business section for the calendar and find out what groups are meeting and when. Pick the ones that will work for you and visit them. Once you find the right group for you, get involved. Fill a leadership role. And, of course, make sure they have a FaceBook Like page because virtual networking is important too. LOL