CAUTION: Facebook Spoof eMails – Happy Holidays NOT

 

I get to see every flavor of spam possible as a web developer that has developed, implemented, managed and supported over 100 active websites. If you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… I won’t bore you with the nitty gritty details but my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Go figure.

 

Identical to the email notifications from Facebook, the Facebook Spoof emails are the worst offenders lately. Currently there is a “Happy Holidays” Facebook Spoof which places a virus on your computer and infects your Facebook account. Even though you love and adore Facebook, don’t open the emails! Be cautious when it comes to networking sites. I use the email practices on the list below. Please add your best practice to the comments…

 

Keith Farrazzi – How Do I Start Networking?

 

Go see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of ‘Never Eat Alone’ if you ever get a chance to see him live. He’s just like he is in this short 2 minute video, passionate and animated. He has some great point about being involved in place where you will shine…your passion comes in at this point…Pursue it! Did you notice that he didn’t mention any formal business networking events?… and that’s an important detail. You can connect anywhere! (But we encourage business networking organizations. ;) Think of all the places your can make business connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Your next big business connection maybe standing in line next to you at Starbucks!

 

Creating Memories

by Dale Furtwengler

 

Offering a referral or resource to a person you’ve met at networking events, well nothing creates a memory better than that. But a memory of what? Certainly your generosity and kindness, but will that help you generate more referrals? No, not if you’re not clearly communication who your perfect customer is. I see people making three mistakes when introducing themselves at networking events: 1. They talk about what they do.

2. They don talk about what advantages their clients receive in working with them.

3. They use demographics to identify their ideal customers.

I’m going to concentrate on number three. It’s hard to stay awake when someone’s rambling commentary is all about them. How Boring! The third mistake, however, is less obvious.

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