Networking can be a challenge for some people because they either don’t understand it or they don’t feel the need to participate. People have their own perceptions about the value of networking and when they should network.For some people, networking is only important when a need arises (such as a new job or a product to sell). People with this attitude fail to realize that networking is a process over time. If done effecti...

Whether it’s to find a new job, make a sale or find a partner, people network for various reasons. All these reasons are important for people in the corporate world as well as entrepreneurs.In fact, entrepreneurs should take networking very seriously because it can be a major asset in building a business. From validating a business idea to finding partners, capital and employees, networking can be an entrepreneur’s best fri...