Are You Networking?

Lynch, Liz. Smart Networking: Attract a Following in Person and Online. McGraw-Hill. 2009. 190p. bibliog. index. ISBN978-0-07-160294-1 $16.95
Liz Lynch is the founder of the Center for Networking Excellence. Her top three strategies for networking success are: using LinkedIn, enhancing your online profile by writing a blog and commenting on other professional blogs, and building reciprocal relationships through conversations that convey a sincere interest in helping the other person. The Center for Networking Excellence website http://www.networkingexcellence.com includes videos, a blog, and other resources to help you refine your networking skills. In addition, her networking quiz will help you to evaluate your current level of networking competence and point to directions for further development. BOTTOM LINE Used in tandem with the website for The Center for Networking Excellence, this book provides practical strategies for beginning and seasoned information professionals who want to give and get the most out of their business relationships.

Business Resources

Marcus P. Zillman has posted two free guides to business intelligence resources. I especially like the annotated guide, as it provides useful commentary for the sources listed. Both guides are at:

http://biresources.blogspot.com/