I'm always pleasantly surprised when I come across someone's Top Ten Networking Tips list that includes tips I hadn't seen before. Richard Mueller, a Minneapolis-based graphic designer, posted his networking tips list recently. Here's a quick summary:
- Big groups are always better
- Drag singles along
- Don't dance with the one you brung
- Nicotine Networking for nonsmokers
- Plan fast, eat slowly
- Use other peoples' business cards for notes
- Organize your business card collection
- How to remember names
- How to remember faces
- Don't drop the ball - use your new contacts
Check out Richard's detailed list of networking tips, then include ones that are right for you in your networking techniques.