B2B Networking

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

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

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

Here are two (2) more:

• LinkedIn.com
• ecademy.com

-BossMan

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. -Terri Zwierzynski

Hi Terriz

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

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:cu -Cyberstar

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

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! -tigerlily

Good Advice TigerLily,

I will check out the site

Thanks -ginoayn

Not connecting with people, lack of confidence and inability to make a sale are my biggest issues right now. I am reading every day, going to trainings and working with others and showing no signs of success. Maybe it's just part of the process. -Cyberstar

RYZE is a social online environment where people have great hopes to score a relationship for mutual benefit. I've never found it to be helpful myself but others claim its so - nevertheless when they say it's been a benefit to them or they've "made friends" or have made some sales when I ask for specifics specifics never come.

That's what I know. The best to you.

Mike -MitchM

For me, Ryze has been financially beneficial. As I stated previously I upgraded to Gold membership which has allowed me to network more efficiently. I have documented proof of my contacts and would be happy to share this information. Just shoot me a private message.;sm

As with any business, one of the most important keys is to network, network, network - both on and offline!

To Our Success!
Bonita................. -tigerlily

The secret to success? Quite possibly! ;wi -Houston