I have just been to an event where I was entertained by Karen Schmidt (www.letsgrow.com.au).  She gave some hints on successful networking that I would like to share with you:

After meeting someone who you have connected with (this means do more than Hello, here is my business card, can I have yours??!!) ……..exchange contact details and

• follow up with them (email, postcard)
• share information (flick through email articles that might be of interest to them)
• keep in regular contact (newsletter)
• become part of their on line network (fan on facebook, linkedin)
• refer people to them (referring business )
• ask for their help / assistance
• on sell their products to your network (she sells a book written by someone else that complements her products)

I took away some ideas on what I can do better when I next am in a networking situation…..what about you?