So what are the secrets to successful networking?

As small business owners we all know we need to network. You wouldn't be visiting the Get Networking website if you didn't realise how important networking is for achieving business growth and success.

In 2009, Business Network International (BNI) members generated over $2.9 billion in new business referrals. In Australia alone that amounted to $138 million of new business.

But are you getting your share of all the business in the marketplace that comes either directly or indirectly from networking and referrals?

The sad news is.... for many small business owners ... NETWORKING IS AN EXPENSIVE WASTE OF TIME AND EFFORT and for many of us it can be stressful and confronting being expected to deliver the elevator pitches and successfully "work a room"!

BUT IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE THAT WAY!

That's why we started Networking World, back in 2006, to help small business owners make their networking work. Since then we've been studying what works and what doesn't, why networking doesn't live up to expectations for so many small business owners and more importantly what to do about it.

What we learned may surprise you

Successful networking has got very little to do with having a great 60 second infomercial, being able to work a room or handing out dozens of business cards.

Successful Networking is just plain SMART Business coupled with a good dose of desire to help other people. Something that fits really well with the way most women want to network.

So that' why we put together this E-Course to help you get the most from your networking, so you don't have to experience the failures and the discomfort that often results from traditional networking.

In this ten part e-course you will learn the ten most common mistakes small business owners make when networking ... AND
HOW YOU CAN AVOID THEM!

You will learn:

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Why it's OK to leave your elevator pitch at home! A new view of networking that will completely reframe your approach to the people you connect with. You will never look at networking opportunities in the same light again.

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The three essential components to your Networking Tool Kit MOST small business owners don't have, and why YOU should never leave home without them. (And I am NOT talking about business cards!)

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WHAT NOT TO DO at a networking event and THREE key strategies for positive networking behaviour that will guarantee that you achieve the outcomes you are looking for from your networking efforts

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Where 95% of Networking FAILS! Networking follow up. You will learn THREE FATAL follow up mistakes most small business owners make and what YOU can do after the event in order to ensure that you don't waste time money and effort following up with the wrong people and the people you do follow up with are excited to hear from you.

This is a completely FREE E-Course and if you don't like it you can unsubscribe at ANY time.

PLUS we will also send you our weekly newsletter "What's on for Business". A high-quality information resource, filled with networking tips, articles, news, and if you are located in Australia, what's happening in your local state each week.

This a great networking information source and resource for planning your networking and keeping in-touch with local events ... however, you can unsubscribe at any time.

So if you are ready to start Networking SMARTer Not Harder all you need to do is subscribe to our free e-course at www.smartbusinessnetworking.com.au  and you can get started right away.

www.networkingworld.net.au