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When you have a small business to run, professional networking should be at the top of your list of things to do effectively since it connects you with many business opportunities, including new clients and potential partnerships. According to surveys, networking is the most excellent way to find a job. Let's talk about online networking However, you don't have to limit your attention to in-person networking. Small company owners have excellent options to interact online: 1. LinkedIn Small business owners should use this massive social network created specifically for business networking because it has millions of users who could be prospective contacts for networking. A few of them are also actively seeking connections on LinkedIn. You can conduct a search for individuals in your industry, participate in and create networking forums or groups, follow well-known influencers (imagine attending speaker events while seated in front of a desktop or mobile device instead), publish content on Pulse to establish yourself as a leader in your field, and do so much more. 2. Tweet chats Anyone can participate in a Twitter tweet chat if they utilize the relevant hashtag for that discussion. At predetermined periods each week and month, many authority figures and regular users hold Twitter conversations for specific industries or specialized topics of interest. Log into Twitter at the appropriate time, use the relevant hashtag to filter your remarks to the appropriate participants, and ask away through comments to network with your industry peers. Communicate as you would at a face-to-face networking event, offering your opinions, participating in the discussion, and interacting with others in your business. 3. Online conferences It's not always necessary to hold conferences in person. In truth, the internet has some of the most well-liked ones. As an illustration, I was recently invited to a sizable, yearly online conference only for social media fans since I was featured in a reputable social media newspaper. I can attend this event in front of my iMac, which I will do without hesitation, rather than worrying about booking a flight and lodging makes attending more convenient. Where do you find professional networking events that can help your business? Good networking opportunities appear out of nowhere. If only everything were that simple. Some of the top locations to look for worthwhile networking events are listed below:  Meetup.com: People may easily find in-person gatherings, meetings, and events focused on a common interest thanks to the networking web Meetup.  Chamber of commerce: You can locate local networking events that connect businesses with community members and vice versa at your local Chamber of Commerce. There is a membership charge, although it usually doesn't exceed a few hundred dollars each year.  Eventbrite: Eventbrite's technological platform is the entrance to more than 2 million advertised events. It essentially gives owners of tiny businesses access to a searchable database of the best business networking events in their neighborhood. Type "small business" into your location's search bar to get the results. The quick tips o Mingle with many people o Hand out a business card o Follow up with people o Gather tangible knowledge before leaving any event o Make networking part of you whenever you step out