how to use social media at a networking event
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http://www.XtraordinaryWomen.co.za 18 February 2014 Xtraordinary Women: Southern Suburbs How to use Networking together with Social Media to build your Business in 2014 Do you feel as if you are attending networking sessions but you’re not sure how it benefits your business? Do you wonder if networking works? Are you using networking effectively to grow your business? How does this all tie in with Social Media? Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how you can use Social Media together with effective networking skills to grow your business - from two of Cape Town’s best networkers! Two powerhouses have teamed up to bring you the best networking and social media tips to take your business to the next level in 2014! www.solutionetics.co.za www.twitter.com/rethavsTRANSCRIPT
Social Media & Networking
www.solutionetics.co.za @rethavs
At the meeting
Ask questions
“Do you use social media? What works for you?”
“Where will I find your regular updates?”
“How can I help you?”
Make notes of potential new connections & connect!
Make plans to meet
LinkedInAfter the meeting
Search for the people you met
See who you know in common
Read, really read, their profiles
Add connections to those you know, trust & recommend
Complete profile & profile updates
Get connected, recommended & endorsed
Join & take part in groups
Look at your connections’ updates
Update your network with your news
LinkedInWeekly Tasks
LinkedInWeekly Tasks
TwitterAt the meeting
Tweet about the meeting - use #hashtags
FOLLOW people you meet
Say something about/to them
Ask how you can help them achieve their objectives
TwitterAfter the meeting
Tweet about the people you met
FOLLOW people you met
Say something about/to them, retweet
Help them achieve their objectives
FacebookAfter the meeting
Find the business pages of the people you met
LIKE the business pages of those you met
Say something about/to them, share
Help them achieve their objectives
At THIS meeting
www.solutionetics.co.za @rethavs
Ask questions to help you understand everyone’s objectives
Help others to understand your business & objectives
Tell others what you are looking for/struggling with
Continue the above on social media