This weekend while camping in the Overberg (close to Swellendam) I went for a run. Close to the finish I met a bunch of joggers. We started talking and it turned out that one of them is a rental agent in Bloubergstrand. The exact place we are looking to rent at the moment.
This is where networking starts, with basic conversation.
I have quickly realized that your network is actually everyone that you have built a relationship with or in a few moments made “contact” with.
In the business world this is your life line. On the Internet there are a couple of websites available to keep track of your network, but it still boils down to making personal contact with another human being.
This is where networking starts, with basic conversation.
I have quickly realized that your network is actually everyone that you have built a relationship with or in a few moments made “contact” with.
In the business world this is your life line. On the Internet there are a couple of websites available to keep track of your network, but it still boils down to making personal contact with another human being.
Hi Charl
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me about the importance of the basics. This blog post is so important. Keep up the good work - it help me a lot to keep business fit, to focus on the basics and I enjoy all your posts.
Q