Have you by chance seen a movie called “The Company Men” with Ben Affleck? It’s about a group of highly successful men who get dumped by their big corporation and find themselves out of a job. It’s a very rocky road for all of them. In fact, one of the former employees is so depressed he opts to self-distruct rather than go back on the job market at a mature age. In the end (which I hope I’m not spoiling for you) they find the answer is starting a company of their own. Who knew?
Here are some networking mixer tips that come from building my business during my 10 years in private practice and more than that networking inside organizations. Yes, if you want to build a professional career, then you need to know the right players inside your organization as well as out in the world.
These are some of the most effective ways on how to earn money online. Freelance writing, merchandising and selling on eBay and blogging are only three of the numerous methods on how to earn money in the internet. This may require some of your time and effort but the great deal of success and earning opportunities will be returned within a short period of time.
Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking groups or meetings. You should join groups that will help you find what you’re looking for. There are several types of meetings. Be careful when making your selections because some are learning based or volunteer driven as opposed to being focused directly on making business connections.
People like freebies and tips. Offer your best tips on working from home, on direct sales, web designing, and marketing and even Twitter tips. There are tips for everything so find something in your niche that you think would be valuable information. Throw in a few freebies as everyone loves software defined networking something for free.
Surround yourself with optimistic, supportive people. Misery may love company, but this is not the time to commiserate. You need to remain focused, positive, and inspired.
It is down to you, no one else. Accept it, and look at how you can improve and start again. Every time you work at it you will get better and better and so it’s back to the old story – it’s better to be the tortoise and not the hare.