B2B Networking

What are some of the better online and offlice B2B Networking groups?

Originally Posted by Houston What are some of the better online and offlice B2B Networking groups?

You might check out: ryze.com, WorldBid.com, AliBaba.com

Originally Posted by AZBroker You might check out: ryze.com, WorldBid.com, AliBaba.com

Here is another: http://www.sap.com/communities/index.epx

Here are two (2) more:

• LinkedIn.com
• ecademy.com

I know this was asked in a different thread, but there wasn't much response there so I'll ask it again here

Has anyone had any real success using LinkedIn or Ryze (or other social networks like it)? If so (or not), how are you using it...personal contact through outreach to mutual acquaintances? Or posting on the networking boards?

I know they have thousands of people signed up, but I've haven't heard yet of anyone doing more business as a result.

Originally Posted by terriz I know they have thousands of people signed up, but I've haven't heard yet of anyone doing more business as a result.

Hi Terriz

The only sucessful use of LinkedIn.com has come from a couple of recruiters that I know.

I am in network marketing with an incredible company but I don't know crap about business. If I collect the change from my couch, I can probably come up with $1.50. I love the company, the products, the comp plan, and the people in it, but I am falling short in my activities.

Besides "get a job", what advice does anybody have for me

What do you feel is causing you to fall short in your activities?

I am active on Ryze. It has been a very positive experience for me as I have actually received business from those I have networked with. The key with Ryze is to upgrade to a Gold membership which is $10 a month. You are able to obtain who is hitting your webpage and then begin networking with them. Don't try to sell your product/service but actually contribute to the networks you belong to. Build your rep as a helpful person.

I was able to connect with a group on Ryze and we help each other with referrals - sort of an online BNI. If you want to discuss further feel free to send me a pm.

Here is my Ryze link:
http://www.ryze.com/go/Daylily

To Our Success!

Originally Posted by tigerlily Don't try to sell your product/service but actually contribute to the networks you belong to. Build your rep as a helpful person.

Good Advice TigerLily,

I will check out the site

Thanks