Business Networking on ZeroToNetwork,
Welcome!
Business networking is very powerful. You're visiting my networking Blog, so you probably
"get it". However, there was a time when I had no clue to the limitless potential.
That was remedied when I was asked to step into the Career Transition Zone.
To compound matters, I was an Introvert. No clue about networking and an introvert
- oh boy was I in trouble.
With the help of some dynamic individuals, I went from "Zero to Networking".
I was now able to walk up to strangers and introduce myself, and learn the ways
of the business networking world. Eventually, I led Networking groups, mentored (even
while unemployed), became an Executive Recruiter, met with entrepeneurs and senior
level executives -- and eventually - found a great new position. I became an
extroverted-introvert. I became...connected! Zero to Networking!
Networking is very powerful! Oh yes - I made tons of mistakes, learned from
them and made different mistakes... and still, am not an expert. Who is?
That is the objective of the Zero To Network Blog, so we can learn from each other. Enjoy! Networking
is also fun! Stephen Harris
SPH Associates, An Online Marketing Agency
Please visit me on these Networks and Websites:
Contact me at:
Index of Business Network Blog Entries
Business Networking ZeroToNetwork Index of Blog Entries
Business Network Websites & Blogs:
Stephen Harris' Job-Stuff, a Blog for your Career
Edugree Career and Education
QuintCareers Networking Resources
Jim Stroud's Revenge of the Jobseeker
Women at Home Networking
BoldCareer, Online Business Coach
Business Opportunities Weblog
Jason's Recruiting Blog
Canadian Headhunter
Refernet
Dr. Bamster - Career Doctor
Occupational Adventure - A Career should light your fire!
Other Blogs you might enjoy:
Apprentice Views - TV Series
David Newman, Marketing
Lori Richardson's Sales Process Diva
FastCompany Blog
Strategize
Creating Customer Evangelists
Tom Peters (Brand Called You and much more)
Think eBiz, eBusiness Strategy News, Views and Ramblings
SPH Associates, An Online Marketing Agency
Networking Resources:
Stephen Harris & VistaPrint offers free and low cost business cards
The Blog Button Farm
http://www.blogrank.net/cgi-bin/blogs/rankem.cgi?id=sph001
Contact Me
|
|
|
 |
Sunday, February 5
If you are an active business networker like me, you have a very full box of business cards. They do pile up fast. To help you maintain and keep your network organized and easily at hand, I recommend the following two products.
First, purchase a card scanner, which will convert those business cards into your Outlook (or other address book program) address book. I recently bought the CardScan Model 60 and it works great. I uploaded over 200 cards in an hour. And best of all, you can add notes and categorize your contacts to make them easy to locate. It even scans both sides of the card, so you can capture any notes you took when you received the card.
The second tool to consider is a Palm Pilot, or other handheld device that can store your business network. The Palm Z22 is only $99 and it is simple to use, small/light.
These tools make it convenient and easy for keeping your network close when you are attending an networking event or at a business meeting.
|
|
|
|
Your privacy is absolutely assured!
The Zero to Network Business Networking Bookshelf
The Virtual Handshake, by Scott Allen
How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
Dig
your Well Before You're Thirsty, Harvey Mackay
How to Build a Business Network of Power Relationships, Harvey Mackay
Power Networking, Donna Fisher
Masters
of Networking, Ivan R. Misner
Networking, Listening for Sucess, Steven Shapiro
You
Need to Be a Little Crazy : The Truth about Starting and Growing Your Business,
Barry Moltz
The
Six Fundamentals of Success, Stuart Levine
Unlimited Futures : How to Understand the Life You Have and Create the Life You Want, Dr. Bobbie Stevens
Selling to VITO, Anthony Parinello
Fusion
Branding, Nick Wreden (Brand Futurist)
Solution Selling, Create Buyers in Difficult Selling Markets", by Michael Bosworth
|
