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How Does Your Network Grow?
Growing your network through word-of-mouth takes time and effort. Good networking skills will help raise your profile and establish your business as a key player in the market. So what’s the best way to help build your network and single yourself out as someone people want to get to know?

First, consider the type of clients you are aiming to attract. If you sell to printers for example, you need to be going to meetings where printers are likely to attend. The best way to understand your clients’ needs is to spend time attending their industry events. Too many business people network within their own industry, coming into contact with their peers but not necessarily their target customers. Aim to attend a good mix of networking meetings, but not all focused within your specific trade or profession.

The ultimate networking situation is the 1-to-many event where you are the speaker or presenter. This really helps raise your profile by positioning you as an expert in your chosen field.

The more people you talk to, the bigger your network of contacts becomes, and the greater your circle of influence expands. When you tell someone about your business, even if they are not a prospective customer, they may know someone who is. By extending your network, the chances of people hearing about you through traditional "word of mouth" exponentially increase.

Although networking can seem like a daunting prospect initially, remember most people will be feeling the same way – only too happy to get talking to someone who wants to learn more about them and their business.

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