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Eight Good Reasons to Network

1. "Create and maintain business contacts.
2. Make friends and have fun.
3. Learn about other people's lives, interests, and businesses.
4. Generate visibility for yourself and your company.
5. Educate people about your product or service.
6. Meet your competition.
7. Find opportunities to serve on a committee and become a part of the group.
8. Help people make connections with contacts you have made (Davis, 2003, p. 146)."

Reference:  Davis, P.  (2003).  E2 using the power of ethics and etiquette in american business.  Canada: Entrepreneur Press.

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Created: 2008-04-02, Updated: 2008-11-12