Hottest Business & Social Networking Site for South Asians

This article shows how South Asians who are popularly called 'Desis', which are migrated all over the world and are very successful in whatever profession they are, are using the latest Social Networking Site on internet, www.DesiMySpace.com.

DesiMySpace.com is an excellent portal for South Asians who are on the lookout for new friends and to increase the network. It is easy to find people who have the same tastes and likes as that of you. Some of the search features in this site enables you to locate people who are like you, as quickly as possible. To make use of all the features you have to become a member and becoming a member is free!

While you create your account you have to add your profile to your account. Giving out all the interesting information about you will enable you to get more friends in a short period of time. You can even upload your picture and design your profile in a way that you feel would attract others towards you. With so much information about a user in DesiMyspace you can search for the people in your chosen field and initiate contact with them.

The search feature in DesiMySpace.com has an option to search by sex, dating status, smoking and drinking habbits, location, occupation, religion, state, city, zipcodes etc.. You can use this feature to search the people in your field of interest. The data that you have to input in this option are Field, Sub-Field, Role, and Keyword. Apart from these can also choose whether you want the result of your search to have only women or men or both. You can also choose the age range and the location preferred. Since some of the users may not have photos you can search people who have photos in their profile. Once you have the search result in front of you can send instant message or email message to them. You can also add them to your friends list or add them as your favorites. If you are concerned about your privacy, you can block all those who are not in your friend's list and they can't view your rofile. To increase you network you can also add yourself to a group that interests you. There are many groups that are formed my people who are like minded. Joining these groups will enable you to connect to them and share information with them instantly.

If you are person who is doing your own business then you can also use DesiMySpace.com to generate contacts in your chosen business line. Forums and Groups for Business and Entrepreneurs are available in DesiMySpace. You can join these groups and participate in the forums to increase your network in your chosen business. You can contact the entrepreneurs listed in this group to interact with them about any business issues. Links that are useful for that particular group are also given in the web page.

By creating a proper profile for your membership with DesiMySpace.com and creating your URL in DesiMySpace in an attractive way you can increase your network and hence your business contacts. Make use of the web space provided for your id in DesiMySpace efficiently to promote your business and products. Join the groups that are relevant to your business so that you have the latest information and contacts that are shared in that group. The forums related to your business also help you to post your queries and get them answered by people related to your business. These are some of the ways by which you can do your business efficiently by increasing your network. Though, it's a relatively new site, it's probably the most popular amongst South Asians popularly known as Desis. They are not only widening their social networking horizon, they are also using it to increase their businesses.

The new Free SMS feature launched by DesiMySpace for it's member is also very cost effective tool. Now, not only the members are using it to contact their near and dear ones but the businessmen are using it to keep in touch with their employees and vendors across the globe. For all your social networking and business networking needs, DesiMySpace is the right place!

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Finding Networking Opportunities Is Easy

Want to network but don't know where to go to meet the right people? This article will give you lots of ideas.

Copyright 2006 Leni Chauvin

Business networking is all about forming strong relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Those relationships are the basis for the single most important tool that we all need if we want to survive in the competitive 21st century.

I'm talking about referrals.

And today's savvy business professionals know that--just as night follows day--networking leads to referral business.

Opportunities to network--to meet people for mutual support (and eventually referrals)--are everywhere. Here are just a few places to consider starting your networking efforts:

Professional Associations--Join your professional association.  It's a powerful source for richly rewarding contacts  that can result in a tremendous number of referrals from people with a different specialty than yours.

If possible, join the professional association of your target market.  Form those relationships.  See and be seen among them and before you know it, you will be considered the "go-to" person in your industry.

Special interest groups--Whether you're interested in sports, the Internet, politics, crafts, poetry, theater, travel, or underwater basket weaving, there are other people who share your interests. Ask around, look at your local newspaper listings or search the Internet for groups you can join.

Newcomers Clubs--If you're new to a city and haven't had the chance to meet many people yet, you'll be delighted to learn that a lot of communities all over the world have clubs for people just like you.

Type your town or city and the term "newcomers club" into your favorite search engine and you'll be able to tap into people who can help you start networking in your area.

Networking Events--Again, go to your favorite search engine.  Type in your locale and the term "networking events."

Your Local Newspaper--Review the business section of your local newspaper.  Often they list upcoming events for the week in Monday's edition.  If you can't find any networking opportunities listed there, call a business reporter and ask him or her to point you in the right direction.  The call itself can be a very powerful networking moment.

Leads Groups--These are structured networking organizations usually limited to one person per occupation.  The purpose is primarily to exchange business referrals, and the amount of business that comes from a well-run group can be staggering. I started and ran my own leads groups for over a decade and I know how powerful they can be in accelerating business growth.

Again, ask around for a good group in your area or search the search engines under "business networks," "leads groups," or "referral groups" plus your town or city's name.

Workshops and Seminars--These can be wonderful networking opportunities, especially the ones that run over several days.  Take advantage of the interactive exercises and the breaks to get to know other participants.  Staying in touch after the event is over is key in deepening those relationships.

Volunteering--Do something good for others while creating lasting relationships with your volunteer colleagues.  Knock people's socks off with what you do as a volunteer and it will give people an indication of how you conduct your business.  This will make you incredibly attractive to potential referral partners in the group.

Chamber of Commerce--Check out the networking opportunities that your local Chamber of Commerce offers.  Also use them as a resource for finding other networking events in your community.

Parental Networking--Opportunities abound to meet people through your children. Weather you're leading a Scout troop, chaperoning a dance, attending a soccer game, setting up carpools, or manning a booth at a bake sale, doesn't matter. What matters is that it's pretty well impossible not to create relationships with other parents when you are surrounded by them.

The Best Place to Network--The best place to network is always where members of your target market hang out.

Bottom Line: If you want more business, you need referrals, and if you want referrals, you need to network.

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Finding Networking Opportunities Is Easy W

Want to network but don't know where to go to meet the right people? This article will give you lots of ideas.
Copyright 2006 Leni Chauvin

Business networking is all about forming strong relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Those relationships are the basis for the single most important tool that we all need if we want to survive in the competitive 21st century.

I'm talking about referrals.

And today's savvy business professionals know that--just as night follows day--networking leads to referral business.

Opportunities to network--to meet people for mutual support (and eventually referrals)--are everywhere. Here are just a few places to consider starting your networking efforts:

Professional Associations--Join your professional association.  It's a powerful source for richly rewarding contacts  that can result in a tremendous number of referrals from people with a different specialty than yours.

If possible, join the professional association of your target market.  Form those relationships.  See and be seen among them and before you know it, you will be considered the "go-to" person in your industry.

Special interest groups--Whether you're interested in sports, the Internet, politics, crafts, poetry, theater, travel, or underwater basket weaving, there are other people who share your interests. Ask around, look at your local newspaper listings or search the Internet for groups you can join.

Newcomers Clubs--If you're new to a city and haven't had the chance to meet many people yet, you'll be delighted to learn that a lot of communities all over the world have clubs for people just like you.

Type your town or city and the term "newcomers club" into your favorite search engine and you'll be able to tap into people who can help you start networking in your area.

Networking Events--Again, go to your favorite search engine.  Type in your locale and the term "networking events."

Your Local Newspaper--Review the business section of your local newspaper.  Often they list upcoming events for the week in Monday's edition.  If you can't find any networking opportunities listed there, call a business reporter and ask him or her to point you in the right direction.  The call itself can be a very powerful networking moment.

Leads Groups--These are structured networking organizations usually limited to one person per occupation.  The purpose is primarily to exchange business referrals, and the amount of business that comes from a well-run group can be staggering. I started and ran my own leads groups for over a decade and I know how powerful they can be in accelerating business growth.

Again, ask around for a good group in your area or search the search engines under "business networks," "leads groups," or "referral groups" plus your town or city's name.

Workshops and Seminars--These can be wonderful networking opportunities, especially the ones that run over several days.  Take advantage of the interactive exercises and the breaks to get to know other participants.  Staying in touch after the event is over is key in deepening those relationships.

Volunteering--Do something good for others while creating lasting relationships with your volunteer colleagues.  Knock people's socks off with what you do as a volunteer and it will give people an indication of how you conduct your business.  This will make you incredibly attractive to potential referral partners in the group.

Chamber of Commerce--Check out the networking opportunities that your local Chamber of Commerce offers.  Also use them as a resource for finding other networking events in your community.

Parental Networking--Opportunities abound to meet people through your children. Weather you're leading a Scout troop, chaperoning a dance, attending a soccer game, setting up carpools, or manning a booth at a bake sale, doesn't matter. What matters is that it's pretty well impossible not to create relationships with other parents when you are surrounded by them.

The Best Place to Network--The best place to network is always where members of your target market hang out.

Bottom Line: If you want more business, you need referrals, and if you want referrals, you need to network.

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8 Tips to Help You Become a Networking Guru!

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another.

Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and seeing how your relationship can genuinely help others.  Here are 8 Tips to help you become a Networking Guru!

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another.

Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and seeing how your relationship can genuinely help others.
1. Always figure out before you even walk into a room, what your specific goals are in attending each networking meeting.  This helps you to pick groups or associations that will help you get what you are looking for.

2. Ask open-ended questions during your networking conversations, questions that ask who, what, where, when, and how. Try to avoid questions that require a simple yes or no response. By using this line of questioning you can open us the discussion and show listeners that you are interested.

3. Become a walking resource centre. When you become known as a strong resource, others remember to turn to you for suggestions, ideas, names of other people, etc. This keeps you at their "top of mind".

4. Make sure you have your "elevator speech" prepared and know it like the back of your hand. An elevator speech is the commonly known as the response you would give in the amount of time it would take to reach the tenth floor in an elevator. Always rehearse your spiel and be genuine, so that you don't sound automated when you relay it to someone who asks what you do.

5. Always know what is going on in current affairs, if you don't feel comfortable just rolling into a spiel when you first meet someone, have a back up topic to break the ice until you do.

6. Never just throw your business card at someone the minute you meet them, you must get to know the person and their business as well as explaining your business before you even contemplate a business card exchange.  Some people will find you rude, pushy and unprofessional which will in turn reflect badly on your business.

7. Always phone or email your new contacts and let them know that you enjoyed meeting them.  If possible mention things that you discussed on a more personal note (i.e. I hope you enjoyed that movie you were going to see that night.) people will come to know you as someone who listens, remembers them and they will form a trust with you.

8. The most important thing to remember is to follow through quickly and efficiently on referrals you are given. When people give you referrals, your actions are a reflection on them. Respect and honor their trust and your referrals will grow exponentially.

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