I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. But what if you are an introvert, or new to this game, and don’t know where or how to start?
I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Here are a few of the “do’s”:
- Post your profile on LinkedIn and Twitter, and join in relevant discussions. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you.
- Join and actively participate in local business organizations. Business groups like TiE-The Indus Entrepreneurs and EO-Entrepreneurs Organization are places to meet people you can help, as well as people who can help you. Remember it helps to give a little to get something back. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Startup Professionals Musings: The Do’s and Don’ts of Today’s Business Networking
Author: Martin Zwilling
