Social Networking (online) the new after work watering hole

If you are like millions of us who can’t wait to get online and catch up with what’s going on with friends and associates. You are part of a new craze called social networking online. In these tough economic times regular folks can’t afford to stop at a bar after work, and have an appetizer/cocktail before heading home. While most people do enjoy the food and drinks, associated with stopping at a bar, they really look forward to socializing and making business contacts in an informal setting. Well ladies and gentlemen the answer to everyone’s economic roadblock has become online social networking. The sites are so user friendly and fun, you can even send virtual food and drinks to friends at some of the sites, like Facebook, Myspace, and twitter to name a few.

The most exciting part of online social networking for most people is the opportunity to reconnect with friends and past business associates. Once you join an online social networking site, they will assist you in getting the word out that you have an online presence. You can send out invitations to everyone in your email database to join your social network and keep in constant contact, at their convenience.
From a business prospective, it is absolutely the best way to make new contacts. Not only will you reconnect with your friends and associates, but you will have an opportunity to invite their friends to become friends with you, expanding your contacts. There is no other venue where you can make as many contacts all over the world, without leaving the comfort of your own home.
When you are using your social network site for business contacts, be mindful to act the same as you would at a live venue. For example; if you were at a bar or club you would not walk over to someone, an immediately start spewing out everything about your business. So don’t do that on your social networking site. Take the time to get to know your new contacts by having casual online conversations with them with short text messages. When they become interested in you they will explore your social network profile, and ask you for more information about your profession, and how could they get into the industry.
I recommend everyone find the right social network for them, join today and start to explore a whole new world.