Staying connected with business network .

 

DECEMBER 27, 2012 Keep Your Network Active ( Applicable for self employed people, small business people , and also to freelance & independent trainers )  Creating a broad and productive network is an accomplishment. But the work doesn't stop there. To sustain the connections you've made, you need to nurture those relationships. Here are three ways to keep in regular contact: Share information. If you know someone is interested in a certain subject, find a good article or podcast or a you tube link or a Linked In post  that applies and forward it to her / him .  Be a bridge. Act as a link between two members of your network who share an interest but wouldn't normally connect with each other at a perosnal level.  Make a human connection. Send e-mails , WhatsApp messages saying, "Thanks," "Congratulations," "I'm sorry for you," or whatever is appropriate and genuine. Small, human touches are important.