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Small Business Info Small Business Info Start Up Manage and Grow Money Matters From Darrell Zahorsky, Your Guide to Small Business Info. This week is International Networking Week. BNI, a large business referral networking company runs the event every year. With all types of global events around the world, small business has the chance to connect with others in the business community. Make the most of your networking with About.com feature articles. 10 Best Practices of Business Networking Business networking forms the basis of business relationships. Small businesses rely heavily upon effective networking practices to win important investors, customers and partners. Your ability to network well is one of the factors that may not only differentiate your business but also ensure its survival. It is easier than ever to network, especially if you keep the following best practices in mind. Does Your Business Card Pass the Trash Test? Your business card is often the first impression a potential client has with your company. The business card design and message will ultimately determine whether it gets thrown in the trash or filed for contact later. Reach in your wallet and pull out your business card. Your Small Business Information guide has put together the business card test. Learn if your business card will pass or be trashed. Networking Tips for Achieving Your Networking Goals Networking events have been part of the business and social scene for as long as anyone can remember. For many people, they make a trip to the dentist seem fun. For others, networking events are enjoyable, but because of who they have to spend time with, they wish they had scheduled a visit to the dentist instead. Peer Business Advisor Groups A peer advisory group is a group of small business owners from diverse industries who get together on a monthly basis to solve problems, share best practices and offer each other peer support. Small Business Information Ads Small Business Tool Business Success Business Marketing Networking Software Plan Your Business Featured Articles The Top Social Networking Sites Learn Basic Business Networking Skills Should Entrepreneurs Jump on the Social Networking Bandwagon Networking Resources for Women Entrepreneurs Profit From Networking The Best of Effective Networking for Professional Success   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by Darrell Zahorsky Small Business Info Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Small Business Info newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Starting a Small Business 101 45 Best Business Opportunities Business Plans 101 Small Business Hard Times Survival Guide 10 Quick Tips to Improve Your Business Advertisement