{"product_id":"2940015023299","title":"30 Minute Business Networking","description":"Business networking is a socioeconomic activity by which groups of like-minded businesspeople recognize, create, or act upon business opportunities. A business network is a type of social network whose reason for existing is business activity. There are several prominent business networking organizations that create models of networking activity that, when followed, allow the business person to build new business relationships and generate business opportunities at the same time. A professional network service is an implementation of information technology in support of business networking. Many businesspeople contend business networking is a more cost-effective method of generating new business than advertising or public relations efforts. This is because business networking is a low-cost activity that involves more personal commitment than company money. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs an example, a business network may agree to meet weekly or monthly with the purpose of exchanging business leads and referrals with fellow members. To complement this activity, members often meet outside this circle, on their own time, and build their own one-to-one relationship with the fellow member. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBusiness networking can be conducted in a local business community, or on a larger scale via the Internet. Business networking websites have grown over recent years due to the Internet's ability to connect people from all over the world. Internet companies often set up business leads for sale to bigger corporations and companies looking for data sources. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBusiness networking groups provide great opportunities to increase referrals and network with other professionals. The type of group that you join depends on your profession and what you want to get out of the group. There are several types of groups with members from stay-at-home moms to business professionals. Do your research, and you'll find the perfect group to help you build your business.","brand":"James Mazzola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47146333274352,"sku":"2940015023299","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015023299_p0.jpg?v=1763618879","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015023299","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}