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Business networking can be a valuable tool for building relationships and finding new opportunities in the business world. Here are five tips for making the most of your business networking efforts in the new year:

  1. Set clear goals: Before you start networking, think about what you want to achieve through these connections. Are you looking for new clients, partners, or employment opportunities? By setting clear goals, you can focus your efforts and have a better chance of achieving your desired outcomes.
  2. Be proactive: Take your time with networking opportunities. Seek out events, groups, and organizations that align with your goals, and make an effort to attend and participate.
  3. Connect with people: Networking is most effective when you connect with people in the same industry or with similar professional interests. Look for events and groups that bring together professionals in your field, and make an effort to connect with these individuals.
  4. Follow up: After meeting someone new at a networking event, follow up with them. Send a LinkedIn invitation or an email to thank the person for their time and keep the conversation going.
  5. Stay in touch: Don’t stop your networking efforts after a single event. Stay in touch with the people you meet and continue to build relationships over time. This can lead to new opportunities and collaborations down the line.

Always remember networking is a long game; people can pick the hunters in a group, and this will reduce the success you have from your networking efforts.

At the Strategic Alliance Network, we help you develop your networking skills and have weekly events for you to attend for free so you can make the available connections you and your business need to grow.

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