WARNING: Facebook Spoof eMails - Happy Holidays NOT

 

I get to see every flavor of spam possible as a web developer that has developed, implemented, managed and supported over 100 active websites. I won’t bore you with the intimate details about spam, but if you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Boy, Howdy.

 

Lately the Facebook Spoof emails have been the worst offenders as they look identical to the email notifications from Facebook. There’s a ‘Happy Holiday’ Facebook spoof that puts a virus on your computer and also infects your Facebook page. Don’t open the emails! Even though you maybe in love with Facebook. Procede with caution when it comes to networking sites. I use the email practices on the list below. Please add yours to the comments…

 

Keith Farrazzi with How do I Start Networking?

 

If you ever have the opportunity to see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of Never Eat Alone in a live presentation, GO! He is just as passionate and animated as he is in this short (under 2 minute) video. He has some great point about being involved in place where you will shine…and that’s where your passion comes in… He never mentioned any formal business networking events… and that is a detail that’s very important. You can connect anywhere! (But we encourage business networking organizations. ;) You can make connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Think of the possibilities! Your next big business connection could be standing right next you at Starbucks!

 

Creating Memories

by Dale Furtwengler

 

Nothing creates a memory better than offering a referral or resource to a person you met at networking events. But a memory of what? Certainly your generosity and kindness, but will that help you generate more referrals? No, not if you’re not clearly communication who your perfect customer is. Here are the mistakes I see people making when introducing themselves at networking events: 1. They speak about what they do.

2. They don talk about what advantages their clients receive in working with them.

3. They use demographics to identify their ideal customers.

I’m going to concentrate on number three. You already know what it feels like when someone’s rambling commentary is all about them. Boring! The third mistake, however, is less obvious.

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