Comments on: Where is the Power in Social Networking? http://www.wisewomanshining.com/where-is-the-power-in-social-networking/ Inspiring Women Business Owners Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:08:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: caseydawes http://www.wisewomanshining.com/where-is-the-power-in-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-51 caseydawes Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:15:09 +0000 http://www.wisewomanshining.com/?p=563#comment-51 The list is a good start for social networking, although I'm not sure that I agree that all of them are "Powerful." I got a chance this morning to be on an Internet Radio Show (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/viewsfromthetop) thanks to the amazing owner of Empower Me!'s owner, Adrienne Graham. We were joined by Kelly Hoey of 85Broads.com . We talked about a few things that apply, no matter what networking group you are talking about -- either online or off. Three key takeaways: 1. Know your purpose in joining the group. Does it match the purpose of the organization? (Hint to networking groups--be clear in stating your purpose.) 2. Participate ACTIVELY. This is key. 3. Evaluate your return on investment of money and time after 3-6 months of ACTIVE participation. (That means you can't just pay your money, get your membership card or email) and complain that you haven't gotten any customers! Great discussion -- more comments? The list is a good start for social networking, although I’m not sure that I agree that all of them are “Powerful.”

I got a chance this morning to be on an Internet Radio Show (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/viewsfromthetop) thanks to the amazing owner of Empower Me!’s owner, Adrienne Graham. We were joined by Kelly Hoey of 85Broads.com .

We talked about a few things that apply, no matter what networking group you are talking about — either online or off. Three key takeaways:

1. Know your purpose in joining the group. Does it match the purpose of the organization? (Hint to networking groups–be clear in stating your purpose.)

2. Participate ACTIVELY. This is key.

3. Evaluate your return on investment of money and time after 3-6 months of ACTIVE participation. (That means you can’t just pay your money, get your membership card or email) and complain that you haven’t gotten any customers!

Great discussion — more comments?

]]> By: A.Michelle Blakeley http://www.wisewomanshining.com/where-is-the-power-in-social-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-49 A.Michelle Blakeley Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:38:15 +0000 http://www.wisewomanshining.com/?p=563#comment-49 I couldn't agree with you more... women need to think BIGGER. However, there is definite power in women entrepreneurs; at least according to the stats (A study by the Center for Women’s Business Research shows that women now own 40 percent of private firms, women-owned businesses generate about $3 trillion in revenue and employ 16 percent of the workforce; making them significant players in the national economy. In addition, the study found that 85 percent of women surveyed do not believe being a woman is detrimental to their business success, and 32 percent believe being a woman is beneficial.) Why wouldn't we capitalize on that power by networking and collaborating? Whether it be inclusive or exclusive, the results would be beneficial. Ultimately, you are correct. Our (women) networking efforts should be well-balanced with industry focused sites, professional sites, etc. as well as women focused sites. The list was simply meant to provide additional resources. Be well, AMB I couldn’t agree with you more… women need to think BIGGER. However, there is definite power in women entrepreneurs; at least according to the stats (A study by the Center for Women’s Business Research shows that women now own 40 percent of private firms, women-owned businesses generate about $3 trillion in revenue and employ 16 percent of the workforce; making them significant players in the national economy. In addition, the study found that 85 percent of women surveyed do not believe being a woman is detrimental to their business success, and 32 percent believe being a woman is beneficial.)

Why wouldn’t we capitalize on that power by networking and collaborating? Whether it be inclusive or exclusive, the results would be beneficial. Ultimately, you are correct. Our (women) networking efforts should be well-balanced with industry focused sites, professional sites, etc. as well as women focused sites. The list was simply meant to provide additional resources.

Be well,
AMB

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