Always wear your badge on the right hand side. That way, when you shake hands, your name and business category will be easily read.
Act as a host, not a guest, at the Networking events.
Don’t "sell." You are there to make business connections. Spend your time building business relationships first, selling your services will be easier and more natural after you have established a relationship.
Do not chow down while talking to a prospective client. Not only is it unattractive, but prospects will think you are more interested in the food than you are in them.
Always arrive early and stay late.
Never, ever criticize your competition! It will come back and haunt you.
- Ana Luzunares-Vega, Regional Director - San Diego