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• Introduction • Advantages

Introduction

• Definition:Business networking is the process of establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with other business people and potential clients and/or customers.

Advantages

• Inexpensive Method less expensive than any other type of advertising or

marketing--- word-of-mouth advertising.

• Find Partners Online networking can help you get the partners you need as

well.

• Convenience & Save Time Working with people who live in other countries can be easily

overcome with a online networking.

Build Your International Business network online

1, Join International Groups and NetworksParticipating in online discussions that include international

voices is a primary way to make connections and expand

your international network.

2, Find a Way to Interact With Your ContactsCollecting contacts internationally isn’t merely a matter of adding

connections to your social sites

3, Understand How Networking Differs in Other Cultures

There are significant differences in culture that alter the way you

network

4, Don’t Forget About the Classics

While targeting international networks and groups is effective,

networks that you may already belong to, like LinkedIn, Facebook,

and Twitter, can also be extremely helpful if leveraged properly.

Viadeo: Like LinkedIn, but oriented for European business

Ushi.cn: An invite-only business networking platform for China

A Small World: Another invite-only networking site that links members with other members, discussions, and events related to their interests

Internations: Connect with expats living around the world. Membership is invitation-based, but you can request an invitation, so you don’t actually need to know a member.

Xing: Like LinkedIn, but has a stronger presence in Europe

Sandbox Network: Designed for the most influential people under age 30, this by-application-only social network has “ambassadors” in more than 20 cities.

MeetingWave: This site allows you to search for networking events and meetings by interest and location. Look for international networking events near you.

GeeksOnaPlane: Promotes cultural exchange through technology and entrepreneurship. You can request an invite to join the group on their international travels.

Orkut: This is Google’s social networking site, which is quite popular in Brazil and India.

How to use facebook for professional networking

How to setup your facebook for professional use?

How to find others to network with?

How to use facebook for professional networking?

Divide your facebook into two parts

Using Facebook groups for networking:

Chinese and American managers' professional Chinese and American managers' professional networksnetworks

Chinese and American managers' professional Chinese and American managers' professional networksnetworks

• Chinese culture condones the blending of business and personal relationships, and business contacts often interact very much like they would within their own family.

• Americans would limit their emotional connections with those on whom they depend for economic resources (for example, budget allocations, financing, personal loans). In fact, the presence of an economic tie decreases affect-based trust!

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