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AWESOME information!!! Looks like I have some changes to make :O)

Recently received advice to concentrate on one networking site in order to maximize participation and visibility - the more sites that you have to monitor the less time that you have to contribute with postings, etc.

I truly believe in networking. Networking is more than just speaking with those whom you wish to share your ideas. Networking is also when sitting in a public place and how you conduct your manners, have you listened to what you are saying, what would the person at the next table think of you and your company? What kind of impression do you leave and most importantly what is the first impression you make. The other day I was at a local eatery, the woman who walked through the door was a most stunning business woman, so I thought, she was so rude from the get go to the hostess, to the server, and her attitude towards others in the community were coming right out of her mouth in public. Oh my, remember "Networking" exists everywhere you go, so please be kind to one another and remember what your mother said, "If it is not nice, do not say it." I know it came to bite that woman - she lost her job, the person at the next table was the CEO's girlfriend. Surprise!

I understand Kar's concerns since an anonymous man stalked me when I was in college. Ironically, I was dating a police officer at the time. I got these creepy phone calls and was afraid to be home alone.

When I was pregnant with my son, a student made as many as 30 harassing phone calls per day to my house. Many of the phone calls were between midnight and 2 a. m. Because the student used a phone registered to a tenant in his building, the police could not arrest the student. I was upset by the actions of this kid because I respected him and he was a good student in my class. After this incident, I paid for an unlisted number and restricted the use of my phone number in the school directory.

There are people who will use your personal information in a negative manner. In my former state, several girls were followed and then raped by sexual predators who had read their online profiles.

Kar23, It will be VERY difficult for anyone to steal my identity from this site because I use my name, or any other that site I play on for that matter. Can they find my phone number, yes. My web site, yes. My email, yes. As a business woman, I want that, and am willing to risk some spammers to get to legitimately interested business people. Now if you are just here socially, that’s a different story, my articles are focused on the small business woman the entrepreneur who is trying to grow her business. LinkedIn, a site for employment networking is worth 1Billion $$ and if that worst case scenario was happening, that site would not be as successful as they are.

So, what do? Again, do your homework. Research the sites that you choose to participate in. And when you get a call, be prepared with smart questions that help you field out of someone is “for real” or not. I used to work with young women 17-21 who were homeless, parenting and victims, if they wanted to start their own business, I would give the same advice. At some point they will have to “risk” being out there again, on many levels beyond this article, to grow that business yes.

And I have now 5 clients that I have found through WomenCo! Them knowing how to find me was key!

I just recently started a job that is all about network marketing, and its been a difficult transition! Thank you for this advice, I can't wait to share it with my teammates! :)

great advices thanks..