In business and as networkers we always like to be helpful and make connections. As a professional Networker this is something I do every day! In my mind, I am always thinking about how to connect people. How can we help each other? Who would be a great referral partner for another’s business, etc.

One thing I sometimes forget, and many of us don’t think about, is we have to make sure the people we connect want to meet each other. I may think you are a match, but you may not be interested or you may not have a need that I thought you did. Please be sure to ask before you try to connect people. This is really a simple step to take and can avoid awkward situations down the road. One simple phrase: “Are you open for an introduction?” is all it takes!

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Kevin Willett is the Author of One Connection How you can grow your business  (and change the world) one connection at a time. The business networking book is available on Amazon. Purchase One Connection on Amazon

Kevin is also the CEO of the Friends of Kevin Networking Group  and the New England B2B Networking Group. Please connect with him on social media to hear about his upcoming business networking events