Here’s what I have learnt as a woman business networker and entrepreneur in India:
Most of the points above might be more relevant to the small-business owners and individuals doing business in India and not so much for large corporations and established companies. Some points above might also be relevant in general business situations. There’s no offense meant to anyone, these are things I’ve experienced as I’ve done business in India and with Indian clients.
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i am very impressed by the blog u have sent.
Business Networking in the Indian Scenario.
i am also interested in the idea u have given and i am looking forward from u to give me some tips on how to do this type of business more.
waiting for ur earliest reply.
best regards,
suganthi.
Thanks Suganthi, I appreciate your comment and thanks for stopping by.
I am not sure I understand what kind of tips you need – please let me know and I’ll be glad to help if I can!
Hi Naina,
as you have mentioned in your last para about the people who visit/sign up blog sites…well i was one of the former one…well i was just browsing through and i get to see your page, accidentally, offcourse!!! ha ha ha…well your tips were upto the point and is really helping me out in my first job as well…thanx for putting your experience, i am sure i have really benefitted from this. now i dont just laugh at the bloggers as i usually used to do…but now started taking them seriously…
Kudos to Naina…
i am looking forward to more additions from you…
bye take care…
Hy Naina,
I just loved your insights about Networking + India !
Mr. Brayer, Who is an expert in this field, wrote an interesting post regrading the “10 commandments of networking” –
http://www.opherbrayer.com/the-10-commandments-of-networking.html
http://www.opherbrayer.com/blog/downloads/10_Commandmants_of_Networking.pdf
I think everyone needs to establish his own rules of networking – this skill is crucial to develop a better career and bigger achievements.
Best regards,
A.B
Hey Naina,
Excellent collection of tips.Some of the points are in born in Indians but one point which you have mentioned is “Ask about their kids”…We really like someone asking such personal questions even when in office and this sometimes works especially in the Indian Context.
Good thoughts 😉
Keep up the good work.
-Himanshu
(Contributor to http://startups.in/india)
(Blogger at http://thoughtsprevail.blogspot.com)
Hey Himanshu, Thanks for the insight – I appreciate that you stopped by – it’s always cool to hear someone else’s experience and point of view – blogging can otherwise seem to be a very self-centered activity 🙂 Cheers!
hey, If you are a woman and are going for a business meeting…………. is so true… when i wear a normal shirt itself i find my colleague staring at me, i sometimes rush to wash room to check. but nothin bad is seen, and the look that is so killing when they watch each and every gal , good or bad, fat or thin walking pass by them that I actually start thinking should I take my revolver from my bag and shoot them on their forehead or should I ride a horse like bandit queen with the black tilak on my forehead and aim their body, ahh!!
Hi Naina,
Interesting blog. Are you based in Delhi ? If so would like to invite you to be a part of the WomenNBusiness forum which was started about 10 months ago. Supported by Tie we are a group of women both entrepreneurs and professionals ( the number is growing every meeting ) who meet once a month. Our aim is to nurture, mentor and grow knowledge through our interactions. Do drop me a line.
Cheers,
Sudha
Hi Sudha, So nice of you to drop by and let me know about WomenNBusiness.
Unfortunately I am based out of Mumbai – I do visit Delhi once in a while so maybe when I’m there next time, then we can meet up – it would be a pleasure.
And when you do start the Mumbai branch of WomenNBusiness, I’d be glad to be a part of the same!
Thanks Sudha, please be in touch!
Hi,
I would like to know what is it a user is looking for on internet to establish a business network.
I serouslyy fail to understand why do we need internet to do so and what facilities a net can provide us which we can’t get otherwise….
Dear Naina,
Excellent insight. I would be keen to network with you.
Are you on LI?
All the best.
Aruna Dhir
Hi Naina,
Very interesting insights, but I’m not too sure about the willing to help bit……Wish I meet more of that breed..
I just wanted to know if you’re a resident of India …and if so which city.
Mangal
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