Networking Tips to Get the Most this Holiday Season

The holiday season can feel like a sprint. Juggling family and work can be a daunting task in what should be a season full of fun and joy. Our focus at Network Vegas is to help professionals find networking events, and find opportunities to build and grow your business, network, and pool of resources. The holiday season can create unique opportunities to build long-term relationships with other business professionals.

Showing Gratitude & Thanks

Kicking off the holiday season is an excellent opportunity to grow your network through thanks. The week prior to Thanksgiving is a time that expressing gratitude and thankful emotions can come naturally. When expressing gratitude it is of the utmost important to be genuine and authentic. During introductions or while you are describing your best referral it is simple to begin with thanks.

Make it a Family Occasion

During the holidays networking opportunities may arise that include significant others and even entire families. It is important to ensure that the event is appropriate to show up with your family, and if there’s any doubt contacting the host can guarantee the additional guests are approved. At events with your family it is important to introduce them, and with younger children to have a talk with them so that their expectations are gauged in advance.

The Fine Art of Giving

Giving is baked right into the holiday season. Remember that when a gift or donation is for a charity that it can be written off, so save the receipt, and when in doubt speak to your accountant about the right way to leverage that gift. Depending on the circumstances a branded or promotional item may also be appropriate. When it is appropriate to promote yourself with a gift be sure it’s a great one, of superior quality or is something useful or right for the occasion. Some businesses may offer a great wine with a signature label, a branded cooler, or even etched stemware. In thinking about the celebration of the season these may all be great options for when gifting is expected.

Make this holiday season successful in your business and family. Incorporate these tips into your networking activities to give a balance to the most joyful time of year. Remember, even the most simple act, so long as it is heartfelt and from a place of generosity, is always appreciated.

Best of times this holiday season.