Ten Reasons to Network Online (Other than for Job Hunting and Client Development)
10. To create a web of contacts across industries, functions and geographies.
9. To get advice from seasoned professionals on business issues you're facing.
8. To find collaborators for writing, speaking, consulting, or other projects.
7. To learn more about an industry, program, region or function.
6. To conduct research for a study, a book, a television program, a film, etc.
5. To create a higher profile than one could achieve offline – online networking is a tremendous way to accomplish this.
4. To cultivate a brain trust of close contacts who can support one another over time.
3. To expand business opportunities to new markets.
2. To improve networking skills (technical and social) in a new medium.
1. To help and advise other people, as a way of giving back and for the sake of the overall global, interconnected business community.
Monday, August 18, 2008
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