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    How to Network Professionally
    How to Network Professionally
    How to Network Professionally
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    How to Network Professionally

    By Dr Jim Porter

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    Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - Networking is a very important tool in today's business world. Individuals turn to networking when they're on the lookout for a job, but it is helpful to build a network from early on and keep it strong throughout. Simply collecting business cards and attending events will increase the number of your contacts, but doesn't increase the likelihood of those contacts benefitting you in the future. In order to reap the benefits of networking, you must know how to make your network work for you and vice versa.

    In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Ensure people know you, (b) Understanding people, (c) Growing your network and (d) Benefit from networking

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr Jim Porter
    Release dateMar 4, 2012
    ISBN9781466109711
    How to Network Professionally
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    Dr Jim Porter

    Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions.Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives.Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series.Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .

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      It was so short and simple, the fastest guide to read on networking. The information is so simple and reminding. Thanks for writing it.

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