From the early days of chatting on AIM and internet forums to our now limitless access to various social media platforms and apps — virtual networking has been around for a while. But what may have been a pastime for some is now a critical way for professionals to grow their networks.
Interactions at conferences or across tables during lunch meetings are now limited. Online networking has become a necessity to stay ahead.
But for many of our customers this can be a challenge, especially for entrepreneurs and small biz owners that built their businesses around in-person exchanges .
With this in mind, we’ve put together our top 7 tips to help you continue to grow your business by expanding your virtual connections:
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Improve your email approach
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Connect with other business owners near you
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Join relevant online groups
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Focus on warm connections
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Make online events count
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Go analog when possible
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Use Copper to streamline your networking efforts