By formally becoming Hospice New Zealand’s third “partner” at a recent function in Mt Eden, Auckland, business networking group BNI New Zealand put into practice its central philosophy of ‘givers …

 Shy people make better networkers than ‘people-persons’ Four tips to get introverts networking successfully Shyness or ‘discomfort’around other people need not be an obstacle when it comes to networking because, …

 Have you ever noticed that some people seem to possess a penchant for doing well in life while others struggle? Do you know anyone who has the best of intentions …

“We tend to spend a lot of time thinking of how to make messages more contagious – how to reach as many people as possible with our products or ideas. …

  Do Be prepared Know what your desired outcome is Be a good conversationalist and a good listener Be brave and introduce yourself Enjoy yourself Smile, make eye contact and …

Social Capital refers to the resources available in and through personal and business networks.  These resources include information, ideas, leads, business opportunities, financial capital, power and influence, emotional support, even …