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• Introduction • Advantages
Introduction
• Definition:Business networking is the process of establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with other business people and potential clients and/or customers.
Advantages
• Inexpensive Method less expensive than any other type of advertising or
marketing--- word-of-mouth advertising.
• Find Partners Online networking can help you get the partners you need as
well.
• Convenience & Save Time Working with people who live in other countries can be easily
overcome with a online networking.
Build Your International Business network online
1, Join International Groups and NetworksParticipating in online discussions that include international
voices is a primary way to make connections and expand
your international network.
2, Find a Way to Interact With Your ContactsCollecting contacts internationally isn’t merely a matter of adding
connections to your social sites
3, Understand How Networking Differs in Other Cultures
There are significant differences in culture that alter the way you
network
4, Don’t Forget About the Classics
While targeting international networks and groups is effective,
networks that you may already belong to, like LinkedIn, Facebook,
and Twitter, can also be extremely helpful if leveraged properly.
Viadeo: Like LinkedIn, but oriented for European business
Ushi.cn: An invite-only business networking platform for China
A Small World: Another invite-only networking site that links members with other members, discussions, and events related to their interests
Internations: Connect with expats living around the world. Membership is invitation-based, but you can request an invitation, so you don’t actually need to know a member.
Xing: Like LinkedIn, but has a stronger presence in Europe
Sandbox Network: Designed for the most influential people under age 30, this by-application-only social network has “ambassadors” in more than 20 cities.
MeetingWave: This site allows you to search for networking events and meetings by interest and location. Look for international networking events near you.
GeeksOnaPlane: Promotes cultural exchange through technology and entrepreneurship. You can request an invite to join the group on their international travels.
Orkut: This is Google’s social networking site, which is quite popular in Brazil and India.
How to use facebook for professional networking
How to setup your facebook for professional use?
How to find others to network with?
How to use facebook for professional networking?
Divide your facebook into two parts
Using Facebook groups for networking:
Chinese and American managers' professional Chinese and American managers' professional networksnetworks
Chinese and American managers' professional Chinese and American managers' professional networksnetworks
• Chinese culture condones the blending of business and personal relationships, and business contacts often interact very much like they would within their own family.
• Americans would limit their emotional connections with those on whom they depend for economic resources (for example, budget allocations, financing, personal loans). In fact, the presence of an economic tie decreases affect-based trust!
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