WELCOME TO DAY OF THE 30 DAYS ROAD MAP TO SUCCESS IN NORLAND. TODAY, WE FOCUS ON WHAT NETWORKING IS ALL ABOUT.

NETWORK
A network consists of two or more computers that are linked(connected) in order to share resources, exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams.

HUMAN CONNECTION
Just like computers, humans are linked (connected) to each other in order to share love, care, warmth, encouragement etc. Humans connected may be linked by blood, church, workspace, hobbies, interests etc.

MEETING NEW PEOPLE
This is natural for some individuals who find themselves in a place and before you know it, they’re Interacting with strangers. This is called networking.

Networking is the exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or special interest, usually in an informal social setting. Networking often begins with a single point of common ground.

Networking is used by professionals to expand their circles of acquaintances, to find out about job opportunities in their fields, and to increase their awareness of news and trends in their fields or in the greater world.

EXPLORING NEW IDEAS AND SPREADING TENTACLES
For professionals, the best networking opportunities may occur at trade shows, seminars, and conferences, which are designed to attract a large crowd of like-minded individuals. Networking helps a professional keep up with current events in the field, and develops relationships that may boost future business or employment prospects. Needless to say, it also provides opportunities to help other people find jobs, make connections, and catch up on the news.

Business owners and entrepreneurs often join their local chamber of commerce in an effort to promote their business interests and to help others in their community do the same. There are many additional benefits to joining a chamber of commerce, such as receiving deals and discounts from other chamber members, having one’s business listed in the chamber directory, and the ability to influence policies related to the area’s business and economic activity.

Networking is used by professionals to widen their circles of acquaintances, find out about job opportunities, and to increase their awareness of news and trends in their fields.
Business owners may network to develop relationships with people and companies they may do business with in the future.
Professional networking platforms provide an online location for people to engage with other professionals, join groups, post blogs, and share information.

Understanding Networking
People generally join networking groups based on a single common point of interest that all members share. The most obvious is a professional affiliation, such as stockbrokers, but some people find effective networking opportunities in a college alumni group, a church or synagogue social group, or a private club.

For professionals, the best networking opportunities may occur at trade shows, seminars, and conferences, which are designed to attract a large crowd of like-minded individuals. Networking helps a professional keep up with current events in the field, and develops relationships that may boost future business or employment prospects. Needless to say, it also provides opportunities to help other people find jobs, make connections, and catch up on the news.

Small business owners network to develop relationships with people and companies they may do business with in the future. These connections help them establish rapport and trust among people in their own communities. Successful business networking involves regularly following up with contacts to exchange valuable information that may not be readily available outside the network.

Business owners and entrepreneurs often join their local chamber of commerce in an effort to promote their business interests and to help others in their community do the same. There are many additional benefits to joining a chamber of commerce, such as receiving deals and discounts from other chamber members, having one’s business listed in the chamber directory, and the ability to influence policies related to the area’s business and economic activity.

Professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn provide an online location for people to engage with other professionals, join groups, post blogs, and share information. And, of course, they provide a place to post a resume that can be seen by prospective employers, to search for jobs, or to identify job candidates.

These days, a business-to-business (B2B) customer pipeline can be developed almost entirely through the use of a social networking site. Online networking forums allow professionals to demonstrate their knowledge and connect with like-minded people.

Networking can help you identify opportunities for collaboration, strategic joint ventures, partnerships, and new areas to expand your business.

LET US NETWORK TO GROW OUR REACH

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