Networking is a great way to get your business known in the local community, but there are some things to avoid as well. Do: Dress for success. Even if you are a contractor, don’t go to a networking event with pitch on your hand and dirty, wrinkled clothes. Dress professionally. You don’t have to wear …
Personal Space: Everyone needs personal space, but some people need more than others. For instance, introverts generally need more personal space than extroverts. If you are talking to someone, and they keep backing away; they may be interested in what you have to say but would prefer a bit of distance between you. Give them …
Do you start to feel anxious at parties and social occasions, or feel like you don’t fit in? Yes, everyone does sometimes, but does that happen to you every time? You may be an introvert. Introverts thrive on alone time and some group settings can cause anxiety. The more social the occasion (meaning the …
It is true that some people are more natural networkers than others. In fact, introverts could be considered the least natural networkers. Being an introvert does not mean a person is shy, however. Introverts just need a reason to network. Social situations are the bane of an introvert, but a networking event with a purpose …