{"id":11498,"date":"2016-09-07T04:04:52","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T09:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/?p=11498"},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T16:51:22","slug":"network-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/network-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready to Network?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Calendars are again filling up with invitations to network now that summer is past. Do you make an effort to prepare for your networking events,<\/a> or dash out the door at the last minute? A little preparation goes a long way toward a better meeting and building a stronger network.<\/p>\n

Countdown to Network<\/h2>\n

Here’s a simple countdown to your event to help you maximize networking results with a minimal amount of preparation.<\/p>\n

3 Days Out\u2014Invite Others<\/span><\/p>\n

Who else would be interested in attending the networking event? Forward the invitation to some friends who would find the event relevant. They\u2019ll appreciate your thinking of them, and you\u2019ll feel more comfortable seeing a familiar face at the event. Share on your social networks as well. Even better, offer to give someone a ride if they live near you. It\u2019s a chance to get to know them better, and to be a little earth-friendly.<\/p>\n

Also, go ahead and sign-up for the event. Many events charge a higher fee if you wait until the day of the event to register.<\/p>\n

2 Days Out\u2014Check Business Cards<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have enough business cards for the event? Many people disparage using ink on paper in this digital age. I actually like business cards <\/a>because they become my \u201cto do\u201d list for connecting on LinkedIn <\/a>afterwards. If you discover you don\u2019t have enough cards, you can get a quick reprint from a retail store such as Staples. Just order and design online, and you can pick up replacement cards within a day.<\/p>\n

1 Day Out\u2014Decide Who to Meet<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where the most important network preparation occurs. Why are you attending the event <\/a>in the first place? Is it to meet new customers? Look for business partners? Find a job? Fill a job?<\/p>\n

Who at the event might help you meet your objective? So many events now use online registrations such as Meetup, Eventbrite or Facebook events that show names, titles, company names and even pictures of attendees. Pick three to five people you want to meet and make that your game plan.<\/p>\n

These online systems can also help refresh your memory. Does an attendee\u2019s name sound familiar, but you can\u2019t quite place them? Check out their bio and photo on LinkedIn. Does a face look familiar? Click through to their bio. You can avoid an awkward introduction to someone you\u2019ve forgotten who remembers you quite well. (It happens!) Pro tip: that\u2019s why it\u2019s always best to say \u201cnice to see<\/u> you\u201d instead of \u201cnice to meet<\/u> you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Same Day\u2014Read Current News<\/span><\/p>\n

If someone asks you \u201cWhat\u2019s new?\u201d, you don\u2019t want a lousy answer like \u201cNot much.\u201d Make sure you spend 10 minutes catching up on the latest news on a topic your networking group follows. You\u2019ll at least have a better answer to \u201cwhat\u2019s new?\u201d and may get into a very interesting conversation.<\/p>\n

Finally, make plans to arrive early at the event. It\u2019s easier to meet people before the event, since many leave quickly afterwards. You may even have an opportunity for some valuable one-on-one time with the speaker and event hosts.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the simple networking countdown. As the boxing announcer might say it, \u201cLet\u2019s get rrrrrrready to nnnnnnetwork!<\/p>\n

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