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9 Ways To Network Easily

One of the easiest ways to increase sales isdo this is to know what interests the people
through networking and one of the best wayshave and then send them personalized emails
to network is to network easily. What I meanor notes with articles of interest attached.
by this is to do things that come naturallyDo this with no intention of them buying but
to  you.the more they know you, the more they will
tend  to  buy.
Some of the ideas that can be helpful for
networking  are:6. Become an expert: Becoming an expert in
any field is simple to do. First pick a topic
1. Join groups that you would be interestedthat you are passionate about and then spend
in joining. For example, if you like to run,an hour a day reading trade journals; going
join a running group; if you like to playto trade shows; and learning about that
bridge, join a bridge group; if you wouldtopic. Within six to eight weeks, you will be
like to go to church, become a member of aclose to an expert in that field and people
congregation. Joining a group just for thewill  turn  to  you  for  solutions.
sake  of  networking,  generally doesnt work.
7. Be generous: People tend to link happy
2. Volunteer to speak at events. You canoccasions with gifts. Be prolific with gifts;
start by speaking to small groups and then infor example, baby gifts you will find that
time you can become more selective and speakpeople are very grateful that you remembered
to larger groups. Toastmasters is antheir  special  occasion.
excellent group to join to improve your
speaking ability as well as another8. Follow-through: If you are trying to sell
networking  opportunity.a product to a customer, make sure that you
follow up with them so you can make the sale.
3. Write articles. There is something thatMany times people will provide the
makes someone seem like an expert when theyinformation on the product and will tell the
write an article on a specific topic.customer that they will get back to them, but
Articles are easy to write if you aredont,  so  the  sale  falls  through.
passionate about what you are writing about.
There are also hundreds of publications that9. If you are going to be out there, work the
are hungry for material. Again, you will haveroom: What I mean by this is why go to a
to start small with local publications andfunction and sit only with the people that
work up to other publications. No one wantsyou already know. No need to sit in the
to publish you? Use some of the free onlinecorner when you can mingle with new people
services like or do a blog (which can be aand get to know them. This skill does not
great  networking  tool  on  its  own).come naturally to introverted people;
however, it is something that can be easily
4. Keep a Rolodex (I use Outlook) and keep itlearned by stepping out of your comfort zone.
organized. Ideally include not only names and
address but also a few points of interestPeople tend to buy from people they know.
about  the  person  or  their  business.Become more known and sell more. This is one
way smaller companies and beat larger
5. Keep in touch with people. The best way tocompanies any day.



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