As you enter into the realm of the social media, you can’t forget about the old ways. Tweeting, posting and sharing are all great ways to get your brand to a lot of people. However, meeting people in person, networking, making phone calls – those methods all still work.
Today I went to a luncheon for business women and they were
quite a hoot. As I generally spend my days hunched over my computer tapping
away at the keys, getting out and seeing other humanoids was enriching, if
nothing else! Just like giving a polar bear at the zoo a giant ice ball with a
fish in the center of it, meeting some people in person was my enrichment for
the day.
The women I met were from various fields, only one other
spends her entire day alone with a computer. While immersed in cyberspace, we
tend to forget about how important it is to do networking in person with other
business people to help grow our businesses.
Check your community and find a networking organization.
Most allow visitors to attend at least one or two meetings without joining the
organization. Get a feel for the group and see if it is a good fit for you. You
don’t have to meet everyone at once. I felt a little intimidated at the first
one I attended. If you just make a few connections, the next time you go, you
will know at least one or two people. Then, it becomes much easier.
Always take a big stack of cards, even if you think you will
only give out a few. It’s always best to be prepared. If you don’t have cards –
shame on you! Get some. There are reasonably priced places online like
vistaprint.com where cards are very inexpensive (some are free, you just pay
shipping). Vista Print offers designs already made up for a variety of
businesses or generic cards. If you need help, get in touch with me. I can
design something for you at a reasonable price.
Take advantage of all the ways to connect with others and
grow your business. Don’t limit yourself by relying completely on the internet.
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