5 Tips to Network Better

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1. You have 2 ears and 1 mouth; use them in that proportion. People like being asked questions and listened to and this will enable you to find out more about them, so when you respond, it is from an informed position.
2. Think of networking as serving others and exploring what their needs are and how you can help them. Find out the issues and needs of your target audience and become an expert  .
3. Set goals for any networking opportunity. Imagine the occasion is over. What have you done or achieved? Who have you spoken with and what is the next step? Are you information gathering or sourcing relevant business cards to follow up?  
4. For major networking events, do some research and prepare key points or questions to ask your target contacts. Take a look at their web site, annual report or recent press coverage. Forewarned is forearmed.  
5. Networking is an 'important but non-urgent' activity. Plan it in your diary regularly to ensure it happens. Set aside specific times of day, days of the week or month to catch up with your contacts.

Give it a try!!