Today is the start of International Networking Week. It spans from 01 to 05 Feb 2010. If you are not aware of this, it is an initiative by BNI (Business Network International) and many other organisations are getting involved as well.
Ivan Misner, the Founder of BNI, has created a video that talks about this International Networking Week but more importantly, he illustrates a story in the following video and I think his story and the takeaway is well-worth the 7 minute if you watch it.
I will be attending the National BNI Networking event this Friday at Suntec and hope to bring you some updates and valuable contacts by end of this week =)
At the meantime, go network!
After reading and doing what most books teach about networking for the past several years, I have modified and created my own list of 30 networking tips that I think you will benefit from them especially if you are new and want to get the most of out any networking event.
We had another great session this month at the WebSprout Consulting Networking Event as we have 