CAUTION: Facebook Spoof eMails – Happy Holidays NOT

I get to see every flavor of spam possible as a web developer that has developed, implemented, managed and supported over 100 active websites. If you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… I won’t bore you with the nitty gritty details but my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Boy, Howdy.

Lately the worst offenders have been the Facebook Spoof emails, as they look identical to the email notifications from Facebook. Currently there is a “Happy Holidays” Facebook Spoof which places a virus on your computer and infects your Facebook account. Even though you may be in love with Facebook, don’t open the emails. Use caution when it comes to networking sites. Here is a list of the email cautions I use. Please add your favorite practices to the comments…

Keith Farrazzi – How Do I Start Networking?

If you get a chance to see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of ‘Never Eat Alone’ at a live presentation…GO! He is passionate and animated just like he is in this short video. He brings some good points to the table about getting involved where you’ll shine…this is where passion comes in…Pursue it! Did you notice that he didn’t mention any formal business networking events?… which is a very important detail. Business networking events are fun, but you can connect anywhere! You can make connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Think of the possibilities! Your next big business connection maybe standing in line next to you at Starbucks!

Create a Memory

by Dale Furtwengler

Offering a referral or resource to a person you’ve met at networking events, well nothing creates a memory better than that. But what type of memory? Certainly your generosity and kindness, but will that help you generate more referrals? You need to clearly communicate who your ideal client is. I see people making three mistakes when introducing themselves at networking events: 1. They talk about what they do.

2. They don talk about what advantages their clients receive in working with them.

3. They use demographics to identify their ideal customers.

I’m not going to spend much time on numbers one and two. It’s hard to stay awake when someone’s rambling commentary is all about them. How Boring! The third mistake is the least obvious of all the mistakes.