BuildingWebsiteNews - Get a lift from online networking - Times Online

Andy Lapota, a networking consultant and director of the online network Word of Mouse , believes social networking is here to stay. It encompasses the well-known networks such as Bebo , MySpace and Facebook - set up as social tools for students - but it also includes a raft of online networks designed specifically for businesses. The latter are not purely social sites; rather they are online business networks that can provide a host of contacts and potential business opportunities. Penny Power is the founder of Ecademy , an online business network. With the networking revolution set to gather momentum, joining one of these sites is not going to be a waste of time – rather, by putting in time and effort, the small-business manager is likely to see a wealth of opportunities as a reward. The networking side of things is great for business, but I steer well clear from social networking online, as that is a whole different ball game. read more

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