Comments on: Why Do You Network?

By: Shontavia - Internet Entrepreneur

Shontavia - Internet Entrepreneur — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:21:39 +0000

Networking is important because the more people you meet, the better the chances will be to find good, new, personal and professional opportunities.

-Shontavia

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By: Ty Lampella

Ty Lampella — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:12:28 +0000

I am not surprised that 75% is the number you came up with. It seems that more business, more sales, more success is always the motivating factor in business networking. I run a small career information website that provides company insight outside of networking.

By: Rick Hyde

Rick Hyde — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:32:47 +0000

I don’t think of networking so much for new business right off the bat but to make new contacts and build relationships first then the new business will come from the relationships you build and the network that you expanded.

By: matthew yoong

matthew yoong — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:28:51 +0000

The survey results are not unexpected as the neccesity of networking will increase towards the 100% if it involves new products or services and on the other hand it can drop towards 50% or less if the intention of networking is to increase market share or sales of existing products & services. As time involved for networking is a key factor for a decision of allocating the required time vs the expected results? Therefore it will be a time management decision and a little like sowing to reap later.

By: MS HIMADRI R.

MS HIMADRI R. — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:34:43 +0000

In todays context NETWORKING is a must wherther is it online/offline.
Without networking no activity like financila/social/marketing/business extends.
Those who are able to utilize the capacit of networking living their desired life.
Of course Mostly do network for career development,for new venture/opportunities set up,marketing product etc etc.
If networking can mould our life/career and help us to reached NEXT LEVEL then why we not INVEST TIME on NETWORKING.
The word NETWORKING seems to be different still some part of this world. So the Word should be REVOLUTIONIZED.
Thanks to Dr.I .Misner for his networking effort and exposing us a little bit of its power

By: Narendra Damani

Narendra Damani — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:41:51 +0000

Depending upon the individual businesses and profressions networking is used as a tool.But primarily it is for enhancement of existing business or careers.
On the otherhand people do network to find out more opportunities coupled with establishing contacts for new avenues.To understand the availability of new resources and practices and I do feel people try to update themselves in shortest possible time with remarkable amount of gain.

By: Jim Sharpe

Jim Sharpe — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:28 +0000

I am surprised the only 75% of the respondents looked at networking to acquire new business. Every minute is precious to me, as an opportunity to acquire new business. In todays high paced world you fall behind quickly in production if you do not spend most of your waking time looking for opportunities. Helping others succeed pays its dividends. Networking is a sharing experience to attain mutual gain.

By: Nancy Sutherland

Nancy Sutherland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:04:45 +0000

My primary objective for business networking is growing relationships. When you genuinely learn about other people’s business and how to help them, the natural “side effect” is new clients for you as well. It’s not so much in the numbers of people that you network with, but the quality of the connection that you develop with them. My perspective is from an entrepreneurial point of view. Corporate business may have different parameters for growth.

By: Theron Nolen

Theron Nolen — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:44:35 +0000

75% doesn't surprise me at all. I run a Business Networking site too and people use the site to improve their situation. I'm sure it's the same for Linked, Xing, and other business networking sites. If you want to move up the corporate ladder, start a new business, or attract new clients, the next step is to meet new people.