Networking
Networking is the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions.
It is the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.
In-Person Networking
Face-to-face marketing is critical for a business relationship.
Connect with a plan
Elevator pitch
Prepare to solve a problem
Have dialogue with phrases of the business
Write a script and practice
Tools
Aloqa
Alignable - a tool for small business owners to make connections that lead to long-term relationships, generate more word-of-mouth referrals, and unlock access to the collective wisdom of the local business community
Coeo App - identify and connect with valuable contacts in the network meeting room
Discover.ly - a free Chrome extension that allows you to see the social sites of your email connections and even cross-reference other social sites as you browse
GroupMe
Happening
Hashable
Hurricane Party
MeetMe
Meetup
Phone book
Articles
Also See
LinkedIn - professional networking