Business Networking

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Business NetworkingBusiness networking is a low-cost marketing strategy where businesspeople meet to form business relationships, seek potential partners and share information. One of the most important principles of business networking is being different (Businessballs 1). For one to have a competitive advantage over others, they need to offer something that is strongly differentiated from what is already in the market. If there is nothing special about a certain provider compared to others, then people will have no reason to choose them (Businessballs 1). If I were business networking, I would choose a difference in my offerings that the majority of people would find appealing and I would also make it the main point of focus in my elevator speech.
Networking is important to job seekers because having a broad network with employed professionals and industry experts makes it easier to find a job that matches one’s skills. One is also able to get information on places where jobs are available.
One should network with people who work in a related or same field as them, network in a business environment and do so anytime possible.
All contacts are equally important but having a close group of peers and colleagues where you can help each other can help. Similarly, there are also referral sources and mentors who can guide one in networking.
Having the right people in one’s network who can help them is important. First is a visionary person who sees things one cannot see.

They motivate and inspire one even when situations are tough. Second is the connector who is a person with a network of connections with other people in the industry, and he or she will help one to get the needed connections. Thirdly, are the cheerleaders who will celebrate with you when things are great and listen when they are bad.
The biggest mistake a job seeker can make is not asking for help. Some job seekers think that they don’t need help during a job search, but the truth is they need assistance to connect with the right people.
Work Cited
Businessballs. “Networking”. Businessballs.Com, https://www.businessballs.com/building-relationships/networking/. Accessed 17 Nov 2018.