
Determine ahead of time three entrepreneurs or categories of businesses you want to connect with. Don’t just show up, show up with an agenda.
Upon arrival, ask the host or hostess to introduce you to the people you’re really looking to meet, e.g., potential clients, vendors, employees, partnerships, referral relationships, etc.
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Check out my new article on Patch --- 4 Strategies for Competing with a Large Competitor that’s Just Moved into Town
http://northreading.patch.com/groups/small-biz-marketing-tips-by-sharron-senter/p/4-small-biz-marketing-strategies-for-competing-with-a-large-competitor-thats-just-moved-into-town