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When it comes to networking, bigger isn't always better

When it comes to networking events, which do you find are worth your time, effort and money? I've found that bigger doesn't always mean better. Usually, the smaller events, like NextStep, Oriented.com and various chambers reap much greater rewards that the larger, jointly-organised events. So, what's wrong with the bigger events?

LinkedIn Companion for Firefox

I've just been using LinkedIn companion for Firefox for the past few days. It's been very useful so far, especially integrating with my webmail accounts to show me LinkedIn profiles of the people who email me.

  • See LinkedIn profiles for anyone sending you Web email
  • Search your LinkedIn network from any web site
  • Share articles you find on the web with your LinkedIn network
  • Bookmark profiles and searches for easy access

9 ways to look more confident

Your body says more about you than you think, and the most important time for it to say the right thing is when you're networking, surrounded by opportunities to make a good first impression.

That's not all. More confident body language can make you more attractive and just make you feel better generally. That's because it isn't just that a good mood causes good body language -- the cycle goes the other way too.

So, how about those 9 ways to improve your confidence?

1. Have a strong firm handshake

Nothing conveys confidence like a robust handshake, and yet it's something that many people have trouble with. A good handshake should be firm, dry and not too long.

Keep reading to find out the 8 other ways to look more confident...

7 Signs of Shyness - and how to deal with them

Shyness. It strikes us all at some point and can be great liability in building business connections, making friends, looking for love and a whole host of other things. Previously we dealt with looking more confident, and this time round we're going to do the opposite and look at shyness.

You may be shy or completely outgoing, but here are a few signs that can make you seem like a bit of wallflower, and what to do about them:

How to Get Started Networking in Shanghai

Why is Networking So Tough?

For anyone coming to a new town, be it Shanghai or anywhere else, networking is essential -- after all, how else can you integrate into the community? The first networking event you attend can be like your first day at school -- you don't know anyone, you don't know how to behave and you're worried about what others will think of you. When you're there for the first time with all the other strangers, the only thing you want to do is go home, even though you know staying is for your own good.

Which online networks to say NO to

If you're anything like me, over the past few weeks you've had your email inbox jammed with invites to online services like Naymz and Affluence.org. It seems that every few months another wave of social networks comes along, fills up your inbox and then shrivels away within a few short weeks. How can you sort the wheat from the chaff and find the most useful online networks?

7 Valuable Ways to Keep In Touch

By Karen Leong 

Keeping in touch is the key to nurturing a quality network. How many of you have attended networking events where you collect hundreds of name cards but end up not keeping in contact with any of them? Networking is not just about exchanging business cards, but about keeping in touch and building long-term relationships.  

Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

Very useful post from Guy Kawasaki about using the online networking service LinkedIn to find a job.

Even if you're not in the market for a new job, in this economic situation things can turn to custard very quickly - so keep your options open.

What to Wear at Networking Events

By Andrew Law

"The clothes maketh the man" is an old cliche that still rings true.

What you wear at a networking function can enhance you and your business or do the opposite, depending on how you go about selecting your attire.