Networking


Recent Networking Articles

Coping With Fear, Frustration, and Euphoria

Entrepreneurs need people to bounce ideas off of. They need people who are going through the same daily cycles of fear, frustration and euphoria they are.  Read more

Can Apps Make You a Better Networker?

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon gave several networking apps a whirl at a recent event for teleworkers. Here’s what he found.  Read more

Keeping Track of Blog Comments

As you have probably seen in my other posts, I try to respond to the comments I receive here on Inc.  But I wish there was a tool that would send me ...  Read more

How to Get the Best Crowd at Your Event

Looking for influential consumers who are interested in your brand to attend your next big company event? Here's how.  Read more

SXSWi Recovery: Group Messaging

The South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) festival has come and gone here in Austin, Texas.  One of the most buzzed about topics was group messaging...  Read more

7 Tips for Networking at SXSW

It takes more than business cards to make meaningful connections at SXSW. We asked experts for their tips on navigating the social side of Austin.  Read more

10 Apps to Up Your Networking Game

Get friendly! You have a smartphone, so show your new contact you know how to use it. We've found the best free apps that can spark connections and keep you ...  View slideshow

Why I Don’t Use MySpace

MySpace has admitted to claims of Read more

CES Versus SXSW Interactive

While thinking about these two conferences this month, I realized that I haven't looked in-depth on what the difference is between the two.  I hear l...  Read more

The Klout Score, a Way to Measure Online Influence

Klout has been in the public eye lately, especially after closing an Read more

The Social Butterfly of Start-ups

Startup Digest gives entrepreneurs around the world the scoop on the best networking events in their towns.  Read more

How to Network to Increase Sales

Just as too many cooks can spoil the stew, too many contacts can spoil the schmoozing.  Read more

How to Network Effectively

Success in business requires you know what other people know but also who other people know. But networking takes more than just a LinkedIn profile or a deep...  Read more

How to Start a College Entrepreneurship Club

Entrepreneurship clubs help students turn their ideas and passions into businesses and develop future business leaders.  Read more

A New Event Service

Poken promises its users networking, with a twist.  Read more

How to Rehire Former Employees

As the economy rebounds, it's time to think about hiring. Here's how to get back valuable staffers who fell casualty to layoffs.  Read more

How to Use Internal Collaboration and Social Networking Technology

Social media tools can be adapted inside of your company to share data, support employees, and facilitate the exchange of ideas.  Read more

How to Make a Splash at SXSW

It seems as if every company is looking to create buzz at SXSW in Austin this week. Here are some strategies for making a memorable impression.  Read more

Digital Networking vs. Traditional Networking

Lewis Schiff is the chairman and executive director of Inc. Business Owners Council. He is also the author of the book, The Middle-Class Millionaire, and a c...  Read more

Blogger Logic: Jeffrey Zeldman on the Problem With Self-Promotion

Web designer and blogger Jeffrey Zeldman on how to promote your business, not yourself.  Read more

6 Social Networking Faux Pas to Avoid

Using ghost tweeters and other mistakes you should avoid to save yourself and your business embarrassment.  View slideshow

Welcome to the Unconference

Why more industry associations and trade groups are letting members organize their own free-form "unconferences."  Read more

The 10 Most Creative Business Cards

A look at memorable business cards that feature origami, die cuts, and even stainless steel.  View slideshow

How I Did It: Phil Hanes [Video] 

By his own admission, Phil Hanes grew up a spoiled rich kid, who used to get beat up at school. So how did he become a master networker? Senior editor Ric...  Watch video

Choosing a Web Hosting Service

A guide for small-business owners to selecting the right Web-hosting service, including a list of questions to ask.  Read more