We go along to their meetings, where members talkfor one minute about their business, and what kindof companies they want to make contact with.

　　But of course, you can't attend every networkingevent if you did, you'd never do any work. A lot ofpeople think networking meetings take place overbreakfast，but I think you'll find that most peopleprefer lunchtime as it's more convenient and you'llprobably meet more people. However, as to whatmakes a good meeting, well an effective networkingmeeting needs to have a clear agenda. It's alsouseful if handouts with company profiles are circulated to everyone beforehand.

　　Of course, meetings aren't the only way of networking. Don't forget that online networking isincreasingly effective nowadays, and will continue to be，I know...