Use Facebook For Business Networking

Facebook today is counted as amongst the most popular social networking sites and it recently shocked every networking platform by boasting of nearly 150 million authentic profiles. It has not only helped people to find companionship online, but is can also be used to promote businesses in an effective manner. So in case you are looking for ways to utilize Facebook for business, just go through the features and tips mentioned below.

Extension of Desk to Desk Communication: A simple computer on a professional desk logged on to Facebook is a better communication tool than the phone, email or mobile. It allows you to get in touch on a personal level with old and new colleagues, get references from contacts through chat and understand and take clues to the personal and mental life of the people around you.

For instance, you get a reminder that it’s your colleague’s birthday and you realize that in the past he assisted you and you feel like showing your appreciation of his being. All you have to do is take a look at his profile and find out what he likes. He has a presence for wine and has joined a few communities; you can buy him a good bottle by taking a simple glance at the posts.

Apps-Services: There are many apps and scripts that you can add to your profile on Facebook which will allow you to gain leverage in your life and career. Tweak your personal preference to hear what you wish to hear, see what you want to see and go where you wish to go. Choose a setting which would aid you the best professionally and add apps to your profile to get a better hand on networking.

The simplest Facebook application, given to you is poking which can be used to “poke” friends and colleagues into an interesting conversation allowing you to keep up with the buzz. But don’t just add anything and everything that you find because though it can entertain you, professionally it wouldn’t benefit you and for all you know might label you as a slacker. Be selective and chose wisely. I would suggest an eye on the news feed which will keep you up to date with the latest trends and the apps added by those around which might possibly aid you as well.

Socializing: Join groups and communities which are of professional interest and can enable you to access information, learn latest trends and develop new contacts. Keep an eye on the event board and you might find a few which you might like to pay a visit to. There are a few conferences occurring every now and then which might impart wisdom you might come to need. Apart from that there are a number of causes and charitable events you might like to donate to and help or support NGOs showing your compassion and nature on a personal level. Overall the idea is to build a well balanced professional image so that you can easily promote your business.