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8 Proven Networking Strategies of Successful Entrepreneurs

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We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. In 2015, I did that every single week and met eight new people at a group dinner. Traditional networking is mostly ineffective. Do the work. Meet strangers.

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Getting buy in from the boss

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Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? If your executive is adamant that they can’t contribute 100% of the funding or timing, then outline that you are willing to pay for X if they pay for Y. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards.