Always look for a win-win situation. Help others find what they are looking for. If you can give your contact a lead or find some other way that they can benefit from knowing you, the chances of them helping you will go up dramatically
Networking Tip of The Week – Treasure Hunt
Treat networking as a treasure hunt. Go into a networking event with a sense of discovery and adventure, and you will continually be surprised by the new resources, contacts and opportunities you find. 
Networking Tip of The Week – Holiday Parties
Tis the season for Holiday Parties. Flick through your rolodex and think about which of your contacts might benefit from meeting each other. Invite them all along to a networking event, party or celebration. You’re contacts will appreciate the invitation and you’ll enjoy being at the center of connecting others.
Networking Tip of The Week – 'Tis The Season
The holiday season is upon us again! With its many opportunities for making new contacts, this time of year can be one of the best periods to network if you know how to do it right, but you must respect the season. This is not the time for vigorous handshaking, or rushing to your pitch your services then close a deal in record time. Be more gracious than usual when networking at holiday parties. Perfect the art of small talk. Cultivate a positive outlook and a disposition that’s humorous, open, cheerful and helpful and try to describe what you do in an entertaining, story-like, conversational manner.
Networking Tip of The Week – Reaching Out
It’s not about how many business cards you hand out. Smart networkers judge their success by the relationships they create, so be selective when you hand out cards and follow up with those you connect with.
Networking Tip of The Week – Building it Wide
Building your network isn’t just about immediate gain. It’s important to have a wide network of different professionals so that you can always refer people to professionals you know. The more people you help (even when you have nothing to gain) the more you will find they will try to help you.
Networking Tip of The Week – Givers Gain
You’ve got to give to get. The most successful networkers think first about how they can help satisfy the needs of those whom they wish to initiate or strengthen relations with.
Networking Tip of The Week – Networking Daily
Network everyday! You have the potential to hone your networking skills by talking to strangers in lines, in the elevator, practically anywhere. You never know who you might meet and what connections you might make.
Networking Tip of The Week – Don't Ignore Networking
Ignoring networking can lead you to waste a lot of time and energy. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use your network to make things happen easily. By networking you use the wisdom, skills and expertise of others, and bypass their mistakes. Networking is a way to enhance you opportunities and aid you in achieving your goals more efficiently.
Networking Tip of The Week – Business Card Etiquette
Business card etiquette. Whenever you give a business card, ask for a business card in return. When you receive a business card, don’t put it away immediately. Look at it. You’ll make the person feel respected and you might see something that could start a discussion.