Sunday 18 December 2011

Its Not What You say that counts it's your behaviour!

When you are looking to grow your business or improve your career then business networking can be one of the best ways to achieve your aims.

However BEWARE!

Its Not What You say about yourself or your business that counts it's your behaviour! People want to know that you are reliable and can be trusted to represent them well should they refer you on to their trusted contacts. So please heed this WARNING!

DO NOT EVEN THINK OF JOINING A BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP UNLESS YOU ARE 100% COMMITED!


Approach your business networking with the right behaviours like attending on a regular basis, taking interest in people, following up, being on time and this also means commitment to build relationships with your colleagues around the table.

Don't be a superficial business networker who is just out to sell and all talk with no follow-up.

If you join a group then do so with an attitude and determination to "put something back in" and remember its not all about what business you get now, it is also about the lifetime value of the relationships and your contribution to like-minded people who are as equally serious about business.

1 comment:

  1. I completely agree with that. Business networking requires commitment and willingness to help others. It's through these actions that you get to be known, liked and trusted.

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