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DANGER: Happy Holidays… NOT with Facebook Spoof eMails

I get to see every flavor of spam possible as a web developer that has developed, implemented, managed and supported over 100 active websites. I won’t bore you with the nitty gritty details about spam, but if you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Boy, Howdy.

Lately the Facebook Spoof emails have been the worst offenders as they look identical to the email notifications from Facebook. Currently there is a “Happy Holidays” Facebook Spoof which places a virus on your computer and infects your Facebook account. Even though you may be in love with Facebook, don’t open the emails. Procede with caution when it comes to networking sites. Here is a list of the email cautions I use. Please add yours to the comments…

How do I Start Networking? with Keith Farrazzi

Go see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of ‘Never Eat Alone’ if you ever get a chance to see him live. He is just as passionate and animated as he is in this short (under 2 minute) video. He brings up good points about getting involved where you will shine…and that’s where your passion comes in… He never mentioned any formal business networking events… and that is a detail that’s very important. Business networking events are fun, but you can connect anywhere! Think of all the places your can make business connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Your next big business connection could be standing right next you at Starbucks!

Create a Memory

by Dale Furtwengler

Nothing creates a memory better than offering a referral or resource to a person you met at networking events. What is that memory of? Certainly your kindness and generosity, but is that enough to help you generate more referrals? No, not if you’re not clearly communication who your perfect customer is. There are all sorts of mistake that I see when people are introducing themselves at networking events. Here are three: 1. They talk about what they do.

2. They don’t talk about what benefits their customers receive from working with them.

3. They use demographics to identify their ideal client.

I’m going to concentrate on number three. You already know what it feels like when someone’s rambling commentary is all about them. Boring! The third mistake, however, is less obvious.