DIY manufacturing shop owner April Wilkerson credits business networking for everything from finding new work to hiring help. “I hardly ever leave a conversation where I’m not spreading the word on ...

Social networking sites like Friendster, MySpace, Orkut, Connexion, Twitter, Facebook and the like have created a new venue for the social scene, but is this venue a good locale for business users to ...

Networking—often misunderstood as mere socializing—extends far beyond casual interactions. For entrepreneurs, developing the ability to network effectively is not just beneficial; it's indispensable.

Trying to create business contacts cold can be done — but it's tough. Creating connections through business networking is the easier way, but still takes effort. It's best if you have a plan when ...

Lloyd Group recently closed a deal worth about $100,000 with a start-up hedge fund that the VAR connected with through Facebook. And that deal has led to another opportunity that could be worth ...