Networking for Writing
It's no secret that I joined a Web 2.0 business group, Kudzu. Actually, they "joined" me to their San Diego website before I even knew about it. There sat the listing, but I did nothing about it -- for a while. When I began to see the company's advertising during local breaks on cable TV, it made me go, "Hmm?"
After I formally joined and filled out the rest of my profile, I looked around to see what I else I could do there. Some actions to take that cost nada in the current economic crunch that most of us are experiencing: ask clients for reviews and network with other businesses.
The site even provides help on how to engage in these good business practices. Kudzu Business Success Center - 5 Networking Tips to Market Your Business in a Slow Economy is just one example of the assistance offered. Marketing expert Susan Gunelius suggests:
1. Just do it.
2. Define your goals.
3. Be prepared.
4. Learn to network effectively.
5. Never stop networking.
It might appear that the latter four counter number one. I think what she means by the first tip is that getting started networking is most important. It takes pushing yourself (especially for shy writers), stretching beyond your constrictive comfort zone. What's the worst that could happen? NOT connecting, not getting new business ... so what? You're not getting any business by blending into the wallpaper, either. Beginning to network before you're all set with tips two, three and four holds no dangers, so, just do it! The middle three will add to your success. And then do number five. Rinse and repeat.
Read other articles here on networking and promotion.
After I formally joined and filled out the rest of my profile, I looked around to see what I else I could do there. Some actions to take that cost nada in the current economic crunch that most of us are experiencing: ask clients for reviews and network with other businesses.
The site even provides help on how to engage in these good business practices. Kudzu Business Success Center - 5 Networking Tips to Market Your Business in a Slow Economy is just one example of the assistance offered. Marketing expert Susan Gunelius suggests:
1. Just do it.
2. Define your goals.
3. Be prepared.
4. Learn to network effectively.
5. Never stop networking.
It might appear that the latter four counter number one. I think what she means by the first tip is that getting started networking is most important. It takes pushing yourself (especially for shy writers), stretching beyond your constrictive comfort zone. What's the worst that could happen? NOT connecting, not getting new business ... so what? You're not getting any business by blending into the wallpaper, either. Beginning to network before you're all set with tips two, three and four holds no dangers, so, just do it! The middle three will add to your success. And then do number five. Rinse and repeat.
Read other articles here on networking and promotion.
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posted by Georganna Hancock M.S. | 7:41 AM
2 Comments:
I enjoy writing and just started a blog. Your site looks very informative and interesting.
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