Tag Archives: Networking

• Thursday, July 4th, 2013

  Upcoming Business & Marketing Events in Australia

  There are many different business and marketing events happening in Australia all the time and we wanted to highlight a few upcoming events for you that you might want to add to your calendar if they are happening in your area. These different business and marketing events are great places to learn best practices and meet new colleagues, connections, as well as potential clients or customers. Melbourne SEO Meetup 10 July 2013, Melbourne SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.The group share tips and advice on becoming a better web marketer or developer (whether you are a sole trader or part of large agency). This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month, it’s free to join.   2013 IAB Australia Awards Ceremony 11 July, …

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• Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

  How to Make Guests Feel Comfortable at Networking Mixers

  Networking events are a great way to make connections and meet new colleagues or potential clients. Connecting with other businesses at local networking events can help you get that much needed exposure for your business, however walking into a room full of strangers is often daunting for most people. If you host events that include networking, in order to successfully help your attendees achieve their networking goals, there are different networking activities that you can do to help facilitate those connections. Here are some ideas: Speed Networking: Similar to the concept of speed dating, this activity insures that everyone gets to meet everyone else at the event, just for a couple minutes. This quick meeting is long enough just for introductions and a business card …

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• Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

  Networking Etiquette Tips

  

  When you attend business events with the purpose of networking and making new business contacts, there is a set of etiquette rules that you should follow to make the best impression. Here are some great pointers to make the most of your connections: Do your research. If at all possible, try to find out about the people you are meeting. Wear proper attire. Make sure to find out what the dress code is for the event and dress appropriately. Put your name badge near your right shoulder. Since most people shake with their right hand upon meeting, placing your name badge on the right shoulder puts it in a place where it is easily seen and read. Don’t network with your mouth full. Although many …

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• Monday, October 8th, 2012

  Pinterest Becoming a Hot Stop for Aussie Networkers

  There is a new phenomenon called “DIY Networking,” because the engines of social media engine can be used by those without much media or technical sophistication, addressing a new “social media audience” that is used to interacting on Facebook, for example. For networkers looking for a new, hip, and less intrusive avenue of networking than Facebook,  Pinterest is gaining interest in Australia and elsewhere. Pinterest has been called “electronic scrapbooking,” although with a worldwide audience. “What I think is great about Pinterest is its amazing ability to connect people in a very non-standard social network way,” said Tony Benner, a public relations consultant. “Clothing retailers, wedding planners and graphic designers are among the swelling business crowd joining the popular social-media site, which lets users ‘pin’ …

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