Networking Articles

Business » Communication » Networking | By Ron McNeil @ Wednesday, 5th December 2007 @ 9:48 AM

The very idea of maintaining an online resource tends to bugger the shoulders of almost anyone, yet maintaining an efficient employment software program paves a critical pathway to success. All it means, after all, is ensuring that functions behave the way they\'re supposed to and that requests are fulfilled as planned. However whether a detailed analysis of specific maintenance procedures is warranted or not isn\'t what this article is about. The emphasis is instead on why maintenanc... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Joshua Watson @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 2:13 PM

By now, most people are familiar with the idea of \"six degrees of separation\". The 1993 film, which starred Will Smith, brought the idea to the general public by using it as the title and main topic of the plot. The idea became more popular through the \"Kevin Bacon game\", whereby you pick any actor or actress and try to link them, in some way, to the actor Kevin Bacon within \"six steps\". Entertaining and seemingly frivolous though they are, these popularizing vehicl... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Kira Wagner @ Monday, 12th November 2007 @ 12:31 AM

Here are four questions for you: 1.Do you find it challenging to answer the question, \"What\'s your Unique Selling Position (USP)?\" 2. Do you talk about the features of your product or service verses addressing the benefits by answering (before they ask) \"So what\'s so good about that?\" 3.Do you discount your actions or accomplishments with statements like, \"Oh that, it was nothing\"? 4.Do you believe it is vanity to think you are something... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Bob Carper @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 10:02 PM

Just when you didn\'t think it was happening, or when complacency took full possession of our comfort zones - it started to happen again. This time, apparently, it means business. What is this new version of an old problem? Why it\'s our old friend, the energy crisis. This past week, gasoline prices jumped back above $3 a gallon at the pump. This was on Monday, even as concerns about the economy and increases in crude oil supplies sent oil prices lower. It becomes mor... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Josh Stone @ Tuesday, 30th October 2007 @ 1:56 PM

Most businesses lately are turning more and more towards the use of laptops, smart phones and even PDA\'s or Pocket PC\'s to help keep in touch with clients and keep the business running in tip top shape. From the tiniest communication device to the priciest laptop, there are several things you should keep in mind to keep your personal information safe and keep yourself up and running with few security breaches, less viruses, and fewer expensive repairs. First, your laptop needs... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lowell Nickens @ Sunday, 28th October 2007 @ 9:53 PM

When preparing your booth for a Trade Show you might think the attendees should be your primary focus. After all, that\'s why you paid the big bucks, right? In all actuality, this is only partially true. In fact, the full truth just may surprise you. In most industries and organizations there are people that Malcolm Gladwell refers to as \"connectors\" in his book The Tipping Point. These connectors seem to have a knack for knowing a lot of people. They trade a... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 1:35 AM

There\'s a good chance that you\'ve attended corporate events in the past, the good one\'s look easy, everything just seems to flow and many people think \"I could do that\". The truth is that you probably can do it but to make it a success you need precision planning, an eye for detail and the ability to problem solve before they arise! So when you have a blank piece of paper and are thinking about your specific corporate event, you need to start very simply and as... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Joshua Watson @ Friday, 6th July 2007 @ 4:43 PM

By now, most people are familiar with the idea of \"six degrees of separation\". The 1993 film, which starred Will Smith, brought the idea to the general public by using it as the title and main topic of the plot. The idea became more popular through the \"Kevin Bacon game\", whereby you pick any actor or actress and try to link them, in some way, to the actor Kevin Bacon within \"six steps\". Entertaining and seemingly frivolous though they are, these popularizing vehicl... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Ron McNeil @ Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 1:17 PM

The very idea of maintaining an online resource tends to bugger the shoulders of almost anyone, yet maintaining an efficient employment software program paves a critical pathway to success. All it means, after all, is ensuring that functions behave the way they\'re supposed to and that requests are fulfilled as planned. However whether a detailed analysis of specific maintenance procedures is warranted or not isn\'t what this article is about. The emphasis is instead on why maintenanc... more...

Business » Communication » Networking | By Samantha Cannell @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 7:36 PM

\'Networking\' seems to be a popular buzz-word amongst the business community and for good reason. Many businesses generate over 75% of their business via networking and word of mouth referrals so it makes sense to take networking seriously. But what about online networking? Should it be part of your marketing strategy? Can it save you time and what are the benefits? Firstly online networking should never be seen as a replacement for face to face networking. Building relat... more...