Download - Networking - YES for Europe
In Capri during the National Convention of Confindustria Giovani Imprenditori where young entrepreneurs signed the “Capri Charter”.
YES was established in 1988
• Internet-based enterprise innovation
• Supported coordination
• Bridge for FP7 and Horizon 2020
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
• Collaboration between SME’s and young adults
• Filing the gap in startup financing
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
• Hybrid initiative taking place between an incubator, accelerator and education institute
• 7 summer academies in 2015/16 (Digital Healthcare, Cyber Security, Cyber-Physical System, Simulation Sofware, Games, Enterprise Information System and Enterprise Networks)
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
Networking in business
vocabulary "Schmoozin
g" or "rubbing elbows"
Facebook – degrees of separation (by Dailiy Telegraph)
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
The most challenging part of networking formost people is
starting a conversation
with
strangersYES European Confederation of
Young Entrepreneurs
Target your connectionsPrepare questionsStay informedResearchCheck the list of atendeesSearch social mediaArrive early
Approach group of 3 people.
It is likely that one of them will not be actively involved in the
conversation and will be
open to talking to
YOU.
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Business cards
Always have business cards Give business card when asked for itDon’t waste contact information
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
Keep your business card in a case to protect them from folding or creasing
Do not keep them in your back pocket
When given a card, say „Thank you”
Be: PositivePassionateEngagedGreat at what you doConfidentActive and organize events or propose to help
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs
Networking is not an ability that some people are „born with”
It takes time and practice
Practice every day!