Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/330/Networking-Tips-2--Choose-Your-Meeting-and-Follow-Up.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/330/Networking-Tips-2--Choose-Your-Meeting-and-Follow-Up.html There are literally hundreds of networking meetings happening every day and with a wide variety of business people attending. Do a little research to make sure that you're attending the right meeting with the right attendees for your business. Whether you're looking to meet potential customers, suppliers or like-minded business owners - there's one that's right for you. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/330/Networking-Tips-1--Your-One-Minute-Elevator-Speech.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/330/Networking-Tips-1--Your-One-Minute-Elevator-Speech.html Going to a networking meeting can be scary - especially when you're new in business and new to networking. 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