The Power of QUE Networking

One of the main reason I started this blog is because some people underestimate the power of networking. Before I go any further I want to propose the creation of an Omega Investment Club through the power of networking.

One of the joys of being in this fraternity is the ability to reach out to the brotherhood and receive whatever you are in need of. Well today, I am in need of some brothers with expertise in investing, accounting and finance. I want to uplift this idea and also provide the brotherhood with some tips on make networking more useful in your walk of life.

Being of like minded individuals and ideas, regardless of schools, chapters and districts we should be able to accomplish great things in numbers. Need I remind you of Psalms 133,

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to dwell together in unity

The fraternity has done great things of monumental proportion that are documented and undocumented and there should be no reason why this should not come to pass.

We all know the power of time and money and I believe this idea would not only help the fraternity as a whole but the members that make up our beloved organization.

I would love to see 500,000 bruhs invest $1,000 and make a sound investment as an organization.

Anything worth having is not without opposition and hard work. We all know about “See it Through” and “Perseverance”, otherwise this fraternity would not be 97 yrs in existence. So I have all the confidence in the world that this can be doned

I will personally contact someone at the headquarters so receive a response to my aspirations. In the meantime apply these networking principles inside and outside the frat.

Networking Tips

1. Prepare a plan. Networking goes beyond greeting people. You need to prepare a step-by-step plan for how you'll build relationships and how you can effectively tell your story. When people ask you what you do, make sure you have a clever opening line to introduce yourself and your business.
2. Learn to communicate more easily. To be a good networker, you need to work on your ability to make small talk. You need to be able to articulate what you do in clear, easily understandable, and memorable way. You will defeat the purpose of networking if you continuously stick with familiar faces. Get interested in what others are offering or saying without being abrasive.
3. Identify your prospects. Know your most likely market, and learn where you will find them. Research as much as you can from the ideal prospects for your business. How do they get their information? Do they live nearby? What activities do they participate in? What organizations do they belong to?
4. Start with people you know. Look at your roster of friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and people you have come across in your lifetime. From among your friends, identify whom you think might be able to help you the most.
5. Get involved. A key to successful networking is to get involved. Participate in organizations, events, professional groups and social clubs that offer opportunities for you to meet and greet. Participate in numerous networking groups, attend conferences and training seminars. With the advent of the Internet and http://fietts.blogspot.com , you can also network in online newsgroups and discussion boards.
6. Make networking a part of you. Make it a point to meet new people wherever you go - whether you are on the plane, waiting in line at the bank, or fetching your child from school. Be generous in giving away your business cards