I found the following article on the Berry Tree Nutronix newsletter. The article is for those of you who may be a little shy as the article explains but still want to network their business. Enjoy!


How to Network Without Saying a Word

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

Networking is crucial to the successful marketing of a business. Many people, however, find it difficult to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger just to expand their business network. If you're a little on the shy side, here are some steps for networking without saying a word.

Step 1
Use your spare time and activities outside the home as a starting point for expanding your business network. Simply being around other people in the same comfortable environment can develop relationships.

Step 2
Participate in online forum discussions on relative topics and start a blog that relates to your business. It is often easier to say what you need to by using a keyboard rather than your voice.

Step 3
Write articles for magazines and information websites on topics relative to your business. To appeal to and get the attention of the local market, write letters to the editor of your local newspaper.

Step 4
Join local clubs and organizations that may or may not have anything to do with the type of product or service your business provides. Just being associated with them will help to get the word out about your business.

Step 5
Donate to local charities on behalf of your business and get involved in community service. Charitable gestures and helping others may develop a positive rapport for your business.

Get out there and get started and you’ll find it was a lot easier than you imagined and you’ll probably have some fun!