But how do you begin?

Joining a “networking group” can be an intimidating step, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some basics to get you started.

• Make time and do it. "Someday" and "later" have
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  ople for our social circle as well. No "networking" event is, in and of itself, worthwhile. It's what happens afterward that makes the difference. Networking isn't about getting business on the spot, it's about developing relationships that will lead to business, directly or indirectly, down the road. Networking almost always requires the long-term approach.

  But how do you begin?

  Joining a “networking group” can be an intimidating step, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some basics to get you started.

  • Make time and do it. "Someday" and "later" hav
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    . Networking isn't about getting business on the spot, it's about developing relationships that will lead to business, directly or indirectly, down the road. Networking almost always requires the long-term approach.

    But how do you begin?

    Joining a “networking group” can be an intimidating step, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some basics to get you started.

    • Make time and do it. "Someday" and "later" hav
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      the road. Networking almost always requires the long-term approach.

      But how do you begin?

      Joining a “networking group” can be an intimidating step, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some basics to get you started.

      • Make time and do it. "Someday" and "later" hav
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        • Make time and do it. "Someday" and "later" have a way of never happening.
        • Be prepared with something to say. Know what the big news story is, the key sports results, and have a positive or thoughtful comment.
        • Be prepared to introduce yourself in 15-20 seconds. Without stumbling. This is usually called the "elevator speech." Make it interesting. If it's boring to say, it's boring to hear.
        • Carry business cards and have them easily accessible…..
        • ….But don't offer indiscriminately them at the beginning of a conversation! It's far better to chat for a while, to know someone about the p