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Networking has become the popular “buzz word” in the business and social arena today.  “Making friends,” I like to call it.  We see it discussed everywhere nowadays.
Elizabeth Gordon, author of The Chic Entrepreneur, who visited Home Biz Notes recently, has an interesting post at her blog, What Are the Best Ways to Network?.  Some of these ideas also were contributed by Elizabeth’s blog visitors.
We hear so much about networking online that we sometimes forget there are ways to do this offline.  Some businesses still are mainly offline, with physical location in your home , store front or office.  Many of …read more

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Networking, in today’s world, whether you’re focusing on online business, walk-in clientele, or a combination, has power in moving you forward. 
The b5Business Channel bloggers present their takes on networking in this Promo Day post, The Power of Networking.
Home Biz Notes chimed in with The Power of Networking (“Making Friends”) for Your Home Business.
You’ll also learn about the significance of Twitterto many networkers nowadays.
What are you doing for networking? What works for you?
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Networking has become a buzz word in today’s business world. Depending on whether you’re talking about the Internet or having a traditional business.
However, even though the word is taking on a new meaning, the good old-fashioned term, “making friends,” covers it all.
When we network, we experience the enjoyment of meeting people, finding their interests, their needs, our commonality.  We are involved with developing friendships, being a relatable person…and listening.
Networking and making friends, whether in person or over the Internet, expands our world and develops for us a community of people with whom we relate.  Think of how networking has …read more

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Twitter…how can you use this popular social media site to boost your home business?  It’s all the rage and many people find beneficial for networking.
Over at Copyblogger, guest blogger Nathania Johnson has written a very informative post about this social phenomenon, Three Ways to Maximize Your Twitter Time for Networking, Marketing and Fun.  Thus, you’ll be using your time for something beneficial for your business and not frittering it away on Twitter.
Here’s another of Nathania’s posts, How Twitter Helped Me Get 3 Solid Job Offers, and shows you just another way to use this platform.  (This one appears at Social Media …read more

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Home businesses may benefit from partnering with complementary businesses, either home based, online or brick and mortar stores. Note, I didn’t say competitors, although you can sometimes partner very effectively with them too.
Working With Complementary Businesses
Complementary businesses are businesses that cater to a similar market, but offer different services and products. A home based hairdresser, nail technician, dress store and gift store may band together to offer packages, gift vouchers, special offers. The may also combine their talents and services for joint marketing and promotions.
Embrace The Benefits Of Working Collaboratively
One of the major benefits of embracing the concept …read more

For home business owners and other small business owners, Christmas celebrations start early.
If you are a home business owner selling Christmas themed products, planning ahead is key. If you sell products, you probably attended trade fairs in July or earlier to order your Christmas stock.
Freelance writers who submit Christmas articles to magazines started sending their queries at least 6 to 8 months ago. Home business owners who offer services, will also be impacted by Christmas, in terms of scheduling, at least.
Pre Christmas Marketing Ideas
Products & Sales

Do you have enough stock?
What stock do you need to clear to …read more

Miranda Marquit at WorkShak reminds us that long after National Work At Home Week celebrations have finished, the networking and connections can continue all year round.
Networking – It’s All About Mindset
For effective networking and developing relationships, you first of all need the right mindset. Accept that your competitor does not necessarily have to be an adversary. This is about mindset and being open to opportunity.

20 Ways To Find Others In Your Home Business Niche

Telephone Directory
Community Guides
School Newsletters (Articles & Ads)
Community Newspapers (Articles & Ads)
Brochures
Websites
Blogs
Business Directory
Conferences
Meetings
Trade Fairs
Other Events & Gatherings
Clubs or groups related to your home business niche
Courses
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A tip of the hat to Laura Spencer at Work From Home Momma, who has alerted me to the fact that this week is National Work From Home Week (October 1st – 8th). Let’s make it an International Celebration.
Connect With Other Home Business Owners
As home business owners, we are often isolated in our own little cocoons. What a wonderful idea to celebrate as one group with common interests.
Even if you can’t get to any formal National Work From Home Week events, there are ways we can connect all the same. This special week is a great recognition of a growing …read more

More and more networking for home businesses and other business occurs online nowadays.  This seems to be the growing trend even if your business isn’t an online one.  Business owners begin to find the Internet and e-mail a great way to communicate with customers and to promote their products and services. 
As Mark Allen said in the interview about his online home business, “The great thing about an online business is that the world is your market.”  Likewise, the great aspect about online networking and promotion is that the world is your audience.  You can meet and work with people around the …read more

Networking, or touching bases with other people, helps promote your home business.  You can do this online, either through e-mail or visiting other blogs and leaving comments.  Or you may have opportunities to meet other people in person.  Also, postal mail still is a useful way.
Today I’ll discuss meeting others the traditional way…in person.
*Keep attuned during conversations with others.  Do they have information that will help you?  Would they be interested in something you’re doing?  Would they pass the word along about your business in a casual way.
*See about joining your chamber of commerce organization, if your there is one.  They …read more