Business network

A business network can be defined as a group of people that have some kind of commercial relationship. It could be a boss-employee, buyer-supplier, colleague-colleague, etc.

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An interesting approach is the one used by LinkedIn, IKarma and ReferNet, in which the Internet is used to connect people with more than 1 degree of separation.

Related Topics:
LinkedIn - IKarma - ReferNet - Internet

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According to experts, business networking functions best when individuals offer to help others to find connections, rather than "cold-calling" on prospects themselves. Business networking can take place outside of traditional business environments. For example, public places such as airports, restaurants, and movie line-ups provide opportunities to make new business contacts if an individual has good social skills.

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