Fumbling for your cards waste time and be a lot of trouble. So, just before you get to the event, transfer a batch of cards to an empty pocket. Then when someone asks for a card, all you have to do is reach in and whip one out. Less time, less hassle and much cooler than not [...]
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November 12th, 2010
Dress for Success: What to Wear at Networking Events
By Andrew Law What you wear at a networking function can enhance you and your business or do the opposite, depending on how you go about selecting your attire. The first rule in business related to clothing is dress for success. Whatever your profession, dress in quality clothes and be neatly presented. They don’t have [...]
November 7th, 2010
Rapportive: Better Gmail for Networkers
I’ve been using Rapportive for a few months now – it ties into your Gmail account and shows you info on anyone who e-mails you (including their profesison, LinkedIn profile, Facebook profile, recent tweets, etc) in place of where the ads would usually be. Great for keeping up-to-date on your contacts and getting the inside [...]
November 7th, 2010
7 Tips for Networking Event Organisers
Shanghai is absolutely chock full of networking events, taking up most of the calendar and covering just about every niche. However, not all events are created equal. We’ve collected a few tips for those already organising events or planning to plunge into the world of events planning. Most of these tips focus on networking events, [...]
August 17th, 2010
5 Hot Tips for Summer Networking
Shanghai is cooking this summer with temperatures in the high 30s and beyond. That doesn’t mean the networking stops though! Even though many people are out of town there are still lots of networking events going on. How can you make the most of them this summer? 1. Just do it I know, I know. [...]
August 16th, 2010
Saying NO to Online Networks
If you’re anything like me, over the years you’ve had your email inbox jammed with invites to online services like Ushi, Naymz and Affluence.org. It seems that every few months another wave of social networks comes along, fills up your inbox and then shrivels away within a few short weeks. How can you sort the [...]
August 16th, 2010
The Secret of Out-Networking Your Competition
Traditional networking events like mixers can easily become a bore. Go to a bar. Pay 120 RMB. Have two drinks and talk to the same kind of people as the last one. Rinse, lather, repeat. Oh, and don’t forget your competitors who are also there, getting their faces in front of the same crowd. This [...]
August 16th, 2010
How to Get Started Networking in Shanghai
How YOU can get started networking in Shanghai, build guanxi and generate valuable business relationships
August 16th, 2010
Networking in China: An Introduction
2009 was a tough year for most of the world: Familiar brands went under, economies collapsed and the job market was in freefall. Some countries fared better than others, China chief among them. While consumers in the west are still tightening their belts, many businesses are looking to China to find customers, outsource production or [...]
April 6th, 2010
Dare to be Different: How to Stand Out when Networking
When it comes to networking events, many people think that wearing a suit is the way to go. After all, most events are business focused, right? But if everyone else is wearing a suit, how can you stand out and be remembered? I was speaking to someone the other day who said she’d met me [...]
April 6th, 2010
5 Disasters to Avoid when Networking
5. Don’t forget your cards We’ve all been there — taking a bundle of cards and then realising we’ve run out. Just don’t make a habit of it, and for god’s sake don’t tell us you “don’t believe in cards, because they’re just so impersonal, aren’t they?” What? You think we’ll remember you out of [...]
April 6th, 2010
When It Comes to Networking, Bigger isn’t Always Better
When it comes to networking events, which do you find are worth your time, effort and money? I’ve found that bigger doesn’t always mean better. Usually, the smaller events, like NextStep, Oriented.com and various chambers reap much greater rewards that the larger, jointly-organised events. So, what’s wrong with the bigger events? 1. Too much publicity [...]
April 6th, 2010
LinkedIn Companion for Firefox
I’ve just been using LinkedIn companion for Firefox for the past few days. It’s been very useful so far, especially integrating with my webmail accounts to show me LinkedIn profiles of the people who email me. See LinkedIn profiles for anyone sending you Web email Search your LinkedIn network from any web site Share articles [...]
April 6th, 2010
9 Ways to Look More Confident
Your body says more about you than you think, and the most important time for it to say the right thing is when you’re networking, surrounded by opportunities to make a good first impression. That’s not all. More confident body language can make you more attractive and just make you feel better generally. That’s because [...]
April 6th, 2010
7 Signs of Shyness (and what to do about them)
Shyness. It strikes us all at some point and can be great liability in building business connections, making friends, looking for love and a whole host of other things. Previously we dealt with looking more confident, and this time round we’re going to do the opposite and look at shyness. You may be shy or [...]
April 5th, 2010
Alex’s interview on ITV-Asia
Watch Alex’s interview on better business networking on ITV-Asia
