Know what you want from your conversations.

Most people have business conversations without having a clear intention or purpose for doing so. To make the most efficient use of your business related conversations, look for all the opportunities that might result from this connection. Think about what you & your business currently need, and don’t hesitate to ask for, and offer, resources in kind. If you know what you want from any business conversation, you’re much more likely to actually get it. When you are getting what you want and need from your networking efforts, you will be promoting yourself effectively, and probably enjoying this process much more.