We are bombarded on a daily basis with information and tasks that we often get muddled down to the point that we can’t see or focus on the more valuable things. The words connecting or connections are great examples of this very thing and are often overused. Connecting is much more than just a relationship with someone or a group of people. Connecting is a philosophy of life, a worldview. For example, Keith Ferrazzi in his book Never Eat Alone defines connecting as, “The constant process of giving and receiving, of asking for and offering help.” The goal of connecting should be about finding ways to make other people around you more successful. It is proving to others over time, that you have a what’s in it for them, rather than a what’s in it for you mentality.
Connecting with others is not a one-time event. It requires consistent and regular communication. However, there are some great tools available to help you make connections with others easier. I have listed a few of them to help you start making more connections:
· Linkedin- http://www.linkedin.com
It provides you with a professional network of contacts. Their goal is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful
· Facebook Pages for Businesses- http://www.facebook.com/FacebookPages
This is a great way for businesses to connect with their customers in a more dynamic way and to build their brand by possibility tapping into a new audience. Many successful businesses are now using social networking tools as part of their overall Marketing plan.
· Spoke- http://www.spoke.com
Their goal is to make connecting with other business people easier and to focus on professional networking
· Biznik- http://www.biznik.com
A community of entrepreneurs and small businesses dedicated to helping each other succeed.
· Fast Pitch- http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com
They are a Global Network of Professionals connecting online with the primary goal to add value to their business and the community as a whole
If you are looking to grow your business or network, success may only be one connection a way. The question then is what will you do today, to make that connection?
Connecting with others is not a one-time event. It requires consistent and regular communication. However, there are some great tools available to help you make connections with others easier. I have listed a few of them to help you start making more connections:
· Linkedin- http://www.linkedin.com
It provides you with a professional network of contacts. Their goal is to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful
· Facebook Pages for Businesses- http://www.facebook.com/FacebookPages
This is a great way for businesses to connect with their customers in a more dynamic way and to build their brand by possibility tapping into a new audience. Many successful businesses are now using social networking tools as part of their overall Marketing plan.
· Spoke- http://www.spoke.com
Their goal is to make connecting with other business people easier and to focus on professional networking
· Biznik- http://www.biznik.com
A community of entrepreneurs and small businesses dedicated to helping each other succeed.
· Fast Pitch- http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com
They are a Global Network of Professionals connecting online with the primary goal to add value to their business and the community as a whole
If you are looking to grow your business or network, success may only be one connection a way. The question then is what will you do today, to make that connection?
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