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How To Develop Your Business Network
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Business networking is one of the most effective strategies for business success. Having a quality business network means that you can build more credibility as a professional, get references and insider tips, and sell you and your services better.

This is why, as a communication coach, I believe that developing your professional network is a worthwhile thing to do.
The first thing to consider is that business networking takes time. You dont develop a strong business network, with plenty of quality professionals, just like that. It takes months and even years.

You need to understand this and to accept it if you are to use business networking effectively. The way I see it, its not a hit and run thing, its rather a long term business strategy. However, trust me when I say that if done correctly, it will payback your time and effort.

The second thing to consider is that good business networking requires a strategy. You want a network of valuable people in relation with your business needs. This means you dont just go out there, start participating at any business event and meeting anyone that you can.

Its crucial that you really think about the kind of professionals you would benefit mostly from adding to your business network. Then, identify the places and the ways you can meet them, and develop a networking strategy for yourself in accordance with your findings.

The third thing to consider is that networking requires you to be sociable. You need to be comfortable with starting conversations at networking events, you need to be very good at making small talk with people and use it as a tool for building relationships.

Good networking is the advantage of people with social confidence and good people skills, conversational skills in particular. If you feel that you lack in any of these area, I recommend that you consciously work on improving yourself. It will benefit your networking and your entire career.

As your business network grows and includes more valuable people, you can begin to leverage it to your advantage. The better your network, the more value you can pull from it, provided that you can also give value back.