Event Details: http://www.everycircle.com/en/socials/2012jan16networking101   Rev01/04/12, 10:50am

everyCircle.com Networking 101 Workshop Mon. January 16, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm San Jose Athletic Club, Decathlon Rm 196 N. Third / St. James Sts, San Jose, CA 95112

Learn from an award-winning networker and business connector how to effectively
and successfully maximize your efforts at networking events, while having FUN!

Learn important business and personal skills in a friendly, fun, and comfortable environment.  Experience 5-star hospitality, socialize, learn, and network with your peers:
decision-makers, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders.

Networking for Fun and Profit
Let's face it, giving speeches in public, writing articles, or doing anything else out of one's comfort zone, including networking, is not easy, comfortable and/or fun for many people. Just like anything else, knowledge is power, and practice makes perfect. Once you learn, practice and eventually master a few basic techniques, you will realize networking can be fun and even very profitable!

There is a certain 'art and science' to networking. If you are a business owner or a salesperson, it is imperative to learn how to network effectively; your financial success may depend on it! You don't have to be a natural-born extrovert or even an expert in your field to be able to approach a stranger and make a connection!

We could learn much from children. Some children tend to be fearless; they simply do not know any better. They usually do not have any inhibitions or insecurities that prevent them from doing or saying things. As we get older, experiences, assumptions, and fears creep in and prevent us from accomplishing our goals.

Let's get back to the basics (clean slate) for a moment, and simply forget all you have learned or thought you knew about networking. Humans are social creatures by nature. At our workshop, you will practice how to socialize and network not only to grow our businesses, but to also become better people!

Consider the following quotes (Please share this and pay it forward!):

• Networking = Hospitality = Success
• Best business is personal business. Give and you shall receive.
• Perception is reality. You only have one chance to make a first impression.
• The key to success is not what you know, or who you know, it's who knows you!
• A little courtesy goes a long way. Golden Rule - Treat others like you would like to be treated.
• The main purpose of any business is to grow.
  If your business or organization is not growing, it it NOT a business, it is a hobby!

Read more: http://www.everycircle.com/en/home/media/articles/businessNetworking101

Hosted by
 everyCircle.com
     Connecting Circles of Influence
     (formerly infoBayArea.com)

 
News - everyCircle.com won the award Bay Area's Best Business Connector
at the 11/11/11 US Small Business Conference & Expo. Although we prefer to collaborate than compete with others (it’s all about sharing and paying it forward), this honor will allow everyCircle.com to get more exposure, which in turn will help us reach out to, and help more Bay Area businesses grow. Thank you to all businesses that support us!
Read more about Cesar Plata, Founder, everyCircle.com

Pay It Forward - Be The Connector - Invite Others:
  The best thing you could do for others is introduce them to their NEXT clients and friends!
  We do all the event planning, you take the credit, and everyone benefits!
  Please share the following events, send an email, and give yourself top billing:
     Your Name & everyCircle.com cordially invite you...

RSVP TODAY!  http://2012jan16networking101.eventbrite.com
Cost: ONLY $10 with RSVP (before 2pm, January 16) or $15 at event.
Must bring your receipt. Your name will be on the list at the door. 

Info: Cesar Plata, 408 352-5932, 239-9006c