What is Networking?

We have heard this term "Networking" over and over but do we really know why it's important? The objective of good networking is to get people to like you and respect you, that's it. When your have those two things acomplished everything else is easy. And good networking means talking 40% of the time and listening 60% of the time. More business and relationships are comsumated with you mouth closed than open. It took me many years to learn this myself but once I did the results proved that it was the best way. Show a definite interest in what the other person is saying and look them in the eye, smile and nod your head occaisionally. Good networking pays off when you least expect it and many times when you most need it. Just remember that both sides of a conversation expect to get something out of it. More business ideas at idealetter.com.