Attending networking functions will have a great impact on business growth and your networking skills. True networking includes more than attending though. One of the benefits you can bring to the meeting is introducing others to the opportunity. In short, invite people to be your guest. Having people attend networking functions (whether formal or informal events) as your guest impacts the power of your networking in three ways: It helps you nurture the contacts you have by introducing people to folks they may need to know to move their business. It demonstrates your value to the group by infusing the meetings with new faces and opportunities. It indicates to your guest you are deliberate in your networking activities and are willing to help them do the same thing Who To Invite Not every person you know should be introduced to every activity. Your local mail carrier likely wouldn’t benefit from meeting local business professionals. And business professionals...