Diva Zone ™ Magazine 2019 Holiday Issue - The DIVA Zone Magazine | Page 31

2019 Special Holiday Edition
Networking can serve as a life-
line to your business, product
or service. Here are a few tips
to keep in mind as you network
professionally
during
this
holiday season!
3. COMMIT TO MEETING AT
LEAST 3 PEOPLE.
Determine to reach out to
others at the events. Maybe
you are slightly introverted. No
problem. A good conversation
1. COMMIT TO
starter could be, “Hello…my
NETWORKING!
name
is_____________.You
Make a commitment to attend look like someone I need to
a few networking events this meet.”
holiday season, because it 4. BRING BUSINESS CARDS
allows you to come into contact AND A PEN!
with people you don’t generally Whether you hand out a card
get a chance to meet and or receive one, take a second to
can serve as a life-line to your write a note on the back, either
business.
to jog the person’s memory
2. BE CHOOSY ABOUT THE
INVITES YOU ACCEPT.
Pour over invites, and make
sure the events you attend
either relate to your industry
or an industry you are trying to
connect with.
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that you are not distracted from
meeting that prospective client.
6. BE MEMORABLE!
Look fabulous!Smile. Remember
that perception is everything.
When a person is speaking
with you, make eye contact. Be
attentive and ask thoughtful
questions.
7. TIMELY FOLLOW-UP.
If you get an email address,
send them a friendly note to let
them know you’ll be in touch
after the holidays.
8. HAVE FUN!
though
you
are
of you, or to remind you of the Even
networking
to
rub
elbows
with
person you received one from.
fellow industry leaders and
5. NO CLINGING TO
perspective clients, don’t forget
FRIENDS!
to have fun. After all, “tis the
If you attend an event with a season to be jolly!”
friend, give each other space so