Networking is the process of establishing, developing, and maintaining long-term professional relationships with people you meet from different companies and environments. Whether you are attending a ...

There was a time in my life when I didn't focus on building my network. Although I knew the utility in business networking, I ignored it. I left it for others to do for me. Partners. Associates.

If you have a conversation with Dr. David Burkus, he may not be able to heal a broken bone, but he has made a career of curing networking woes. In his new book, Friend of a Friend, Burkus explores the ...

On March 6th we received a call from one of the directors of SXSW announcing that the conference, along with the talk we were planning to present, was being cancelled. Initially the plan was to push ...

Networking should feel like building friendships, so bring yourself and, again, don’t be afraid to be who you are. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

Question: I'm employed, but I think I ought to be networking more. I'm enthusiastic about it, but my time and energy are limited. Any suggestions? Answer: To develop a good network, use approaches ...

NEXT explores 12 effective networking groups for small business owners to foster connections, find opportunities, and gain support.

There's a good reason why so many digital business leaders talk about engagement and relationships-- the modern workplace is a social space where your ability to rise into high-level positions is as ...

Well, at least my mama did. And I always said, “No way!” Cocktail parties, small talk, and passing out business cards is the stuff of nightmares for most people, and for good reason: They don’t lead ...

As an entrepreneur you may think you don’t need to network — that’s for big company employees. However entrepreneurs need to build more social capital, not less. And, as an entrepreneur, you should ...

Farmers can often feel like their on an island, says Bret Oelke, University of Minnesota farm management specialist. He says geographic, economic or social isolation issues can occur when farmers ...