Synopses & Reviews
Review
"""An outstanding book, full of great ideas for growing your business.""
-- Dr. Ivan Misner, founder, Business Network International (BNI); coauthor, Masters of Networking
""The Virtual Handshake is a down-to-earth explanation of how people really connect on the 'net, and how to make that happen for yourself. David and Scott turn the abstract theory into practical action.""
-- Craig Newmark, customer service rep and founder of craigslist
""A practical, fun, and informative guide.""
-- David Allen, author, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
""The Virtual Handshake is a treasure chest of good advice, valuable information, and useful tips about a topic of looming future importance: growing our business relationships online. Anyone planning to build a business -- online or not -- will benefit from this pioneering book.""
-- Robert B. Cialdini, author, Influence: Science and Practice"
Review
“This comprehensive book is a smart addition to any company bookshelf.”
-HSBWorkingKnowledge.com
Synopsis
"Online social networks such as LinkedIn, blogs, and Meetup have enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past year. They are among many new social software tools in an arsenal that also includes virtual communities, social network sites, and much more. The Virtual Handshake is the roadmap to a dynamic (and lucrative) online arena that is fast becoming the crucial relationship-building environment for serious professionals.
Filled with clear, real-life examples, The Virtual Handshake shows readers how to:
* attract business in online networks
* meet more relevant senior people
* start and promote a blog
* analyze and value their social network
* use web conferencing and discussion forums to build awareness
* manage their contact databases * ensure privacy and safety
For professionals whose businesses rely on a constant flow of new opportunities and contacts, The Virtual Handshake is a practical and vital resource."
Synopsis
"The Virtual Handshake" is the roadmap to a dynamic and lucrative online arena that is fast becoming the crucial relationship-building environment for serious professionals.
Synopsis
"HBS Working Knowledge (http://hbswk.hbs.edu/index.jhtml): ""This comprehensive book is a smart addition to any company bookshelf.""
Woman Engineer: ""...a practical and vital resource."""
About the Author
DAVID TETEN (New York, NY) is CEO of Nitron Advisors, an independent research firm which uses social software to help institutional investors gain access to frontline industry experts. He is a former investment banker and strategy consultant, and speaks frequently at conferences and at universities such as Wharton, Columbia Business School, Yale, and Princeton. SCOTT ALLEN (Austin, TX) is a 20-year veteran entrepreneur and IT executive who has implemented solutions for clients such as IBM and Amazon. He is the Entrepreneurs Guide on About.com and has offered training programs with LinkedIn, Ryze, and others.
Table of Contents
"Online social networks such as LinkedIn, blogs, and Meetup have enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past year. They are among many new social software tools in an arsenal that also includes virtual communities, social network sites, and much more. The Virtual Handshake is the roadmap to a dynamic (and lucrative) online arena that is fast becoming the crucial relationship-building environment for serious professionals.
Filled with clear, real-life examples, The Virtual Handshake shows readers how to:
* attract business in online networks
* meet more relevant senior people
* start and promote a blog
* analyze and value their social network
* use web conferencing and discussion forums to build awareness
* manage their contact databases * ensure privacy and safety
For professionals whose businesses rely on a constant flow of new opportunities and contacts, The Virtual Handshake is a practical and vital resource."
"""An outstanding book, full of great ideas for growing your business.""
-- Dr. Ivan Misner, founder, Business Network International (BNI); coauthor, Masters of Networking
""The Virtual Handshake is a down-to-earth explanation of how people really connect on the 'net, and how to make that happen for yourself. David and Scott turn the abstract theory into practical action.""
-- Craig Newmark, customer service rep and founder of craigslist
""A practical, fun, and informative guide.""
-- David Allen, author, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
""The Virtual Handshake is a treasure chest of good advice, valuable information, and useful tips about a topic of looming future importance: growing our business relationships online. Anyone planning to build a business -- online or not -- will benefit from this pioneering book.""
-- Robert B. Cialdini, author, Influence: Science and Practice"