If you want the ability to locate the best stores in a community, fond the right organizations to join, or meet knowledgeable people to guide you in selecting a good activity for your child, then I recommend learning the magic of networking from my friends Rick Frishman and Jill Lublin, authors of "Networking Magic."

Rick and Jill surveyed some of the most successful people, including your truly, and I've listed below their top ten recommended "Networking Do's."

1. Believe that networking will work. Networking requires a positive attitude, because it translates into positive energy that will energize you and those around you.
2. Target the right audience and approach the best individuals who can help and/or direct you to those who can.
3. Make a strong first impression and be well prepared. You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression.
4. Network with t hose you emulate and don't be afraid to approach people whom you admire and who inspire you.
5. Talk to everyone you meet and be genuinely friendly. People remember your kindness and will go out of their way to reciprocate in the future.
6. Learn to read people and pay close attention to people's needs. Trust your instincts and when they prove correct, increase your reliance on them.
7. Become a good listener, pay careful attention to what others say, and observe more than talk. Always be interested and curious.
8. Be willing to help and always be ready to give freely and generously. Go the extra mile to provide something special.
9. Be prepared in your subject area and able to provide insightful answers to questions. If you truly want the best prove to others that you want to be the best.
10. Find common denominators, interests, objectives, and values, which are the solid bonds that build strong networks and deeper, more lasting relationships!

Follow these tips and you'll become a mega networker. http://www.markvictorhansen.com