Networking Articles

Business » Communication » Networking | By Jordan McPelt @ Wednesday, 28th July 2010

IP phone systems are speedily getting to be typical in most business settings. These kinds of business telephone services are making it feasible for businesses of all shapes to work a lot more effectively even while always keeping its lines of communication fully open and stable. Organizations rely on these types of systems to be efficient, and probably the greatest [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Jermaine Lindsey @ Thursday, 17th June 2010

Just a few short decades ago, the Internet was just a budding idea that the general public didn't really understand. Today, that's certainly no longer the case. Everyone and everything seems to have a website, and web designers are in high demand across the country. The Internet is almost a necessity if you want to stay up to date on [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Wednesday, 12th May 2010

If you want all your business transactions to flow smoothly whether they are internal or external transactions, you have to make sure that you have effective communications. Communication is at the center of all human interactions. There are different ways people communicate but the important thing is that messages are sent clearly to recipient so that there will [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Monday, 10th May 2010

There are plenty of social networks available now. Many of these networks offer free services. Some charge fees for premium services. These social networks attract different kinds of users and also feature different types of contents. Large corporations can choose plenty of social networks to push their agenda and their goals. Social networks have truly democratized the distribution [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Monday, 10th May 2010

There are plenty of social networks available now. Many of these networks offer free services. Some charge fees for premium services. These social networks attract different kinds of users and also feature different types of contents. Large corporations can choose plenty of social networks to push their agenda and their goals. Social networks have truly democratized the distribution [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Monday, 10th May 2010

There are plenty of social networks available now. Many of these networks offer free services. Some charge fees for premium services. These social networks attract different kinds of users and also feature different types of contents. Large corporations can choose plenty of social networks to push their agenda and their goals. Social networks have truly democratized the distribution [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Monday, 10th May 2010

Knowledge of social media is really important in today's business world. Companies are using social media for a wide range of communication uses internally and externally. This is why companies are really looking to hire workers with social media knowledge and skills. And the social media knowledge that the job applicants must possess shouldn't simply be theoretical, the applicant [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lance Thorington @ Tuesday, 4th May 2010

South Africa is abundantly blessed with many great things, many of which are only to be found within the bounds of our sunny shores. Sadly cheap telephone services are not included in this otherwise idyllic scenario. All is not lost though and voIP (voice over internet protocol) services are now bringing hope to the long suffering public. Products such as [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Stefan Boyle @ Monday, 26th April 2010

I meet so many people who when we swap business cards, they actually apologise as they hand theirs to me. I have always found that both odd and slightly aggravating as it is not hugely difficult to rectify if you know how! So why are business cards important? Business cards represent you personally as well as the image of your business. [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Wednesday, 7th April 2010

When businesses use social media for its corporate communications, the interactions between the company and the public become more personal. This is actually the beauty of social media. The interactions of the people are what make social media important channels of communications. Social media can work as tools for distributing information just like broadcast communication channels and other traditional media. But [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Olivia Forbes @ Friday, 5th March 2010

It surprises me how many small businesses are still not using social media to help market and promote their products and services. While the low numbers of participation could be due to simply not knowing how to use this medium. It's still worth the time and effort, and the benefits are unlimited. Fact is, there are business owners that are just [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Tuesday, 2nd March 2010

Mistakes can be costly for companies. It is true what they say that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Sure there are always answers and solutions to mistakes made but they can be costly and it is always best to prevent mistakes than to desperately find a cure for that mistake later on. Social media are [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Lawrence Perry @ Friday, 19th February 2010

I recently became a fan of Pitch Engine on Facebook, having been introduced to it by a lady who commented on my blog. Though I already use a varied range of PR products for getting my message across, including Google News, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and others. I felt that by becoming a fan and linking here with other PR professionals, that [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Ruthan Brodsky @ Sunday, 10th January 2010

Working out a strategy for their blogs is one of the first steps I take with the small businesses and professionals that have hired me to help them market their business on line. They are all in that in between place where they want to continue with their business or profession but not the way they had been operating. They [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Douglas Wolfanger @ Wednesday, 30th December 2009

Many times network designers and installers alike fail to realize how important the structured cabling system that supports network traffic is. The network cabling in your office or home is the backbone of your whole phone and computer network infrastructure and should not be taken for granted. Whether you use copper or fiber to achieve the end means you need [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Jamie Jefferson @ Tuesday, 22nd December 2009

If you have trouble remembering people's names, you can find yourself in some pretty embarrassing situations, but when you remember someone's name, you show that you regard the person as both important and memorable. There is really no one way that works for everyone in remembering people's names, so you may need to experiment with these different methods to find [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Simon Johnnson @ Tuesday, 15th December 2009

The foundation of a thriving and successful business rests on sound communication skills and efficient networking. The latter, though largely dependent on the former is almost indispensable. If you don't have a good network of contacts you can't hope to soar too high in the business field. Irrespective of the area of your specialization, it is essential that you have [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Stephen Kelly @ Sunday, 29th November 2009

How to stand out at a networking event is what worries most people about networking events. There are usually dozens of people attending and it is tough to have quality alone time with someone. That being said, here are several suggestions to make yourself standout. 1. Know how to introduce yourself. It is easy to say who you are and what [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Stephen Kelly @ Monday, 16th November 2009

When I was struggling as a child, my mom would always tell me" Patience and persistence." I think of my mom's saying every time I attend a different networking event. Be in it for the long haul. All of us would love to instantly find that person who is eager to hear about our product, idea, or concept and immediately [more...]

Business » Communication » Networking | By Stephen Kelly @ Sunday, 15th November 2009

Here are some simple tips to follow for the person who is just about to enter into the networking fray. 1. Discover who it is you want to target with your product or new idea. If you are representing a product in the life science sector, do not attend an event aimed at the communications industry. Find an event which is [more...]