Business card collector: Are you getting the expected results from professional networking?

July 11, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
WBusiness Books announces the release of The N Factor, a book that shows career-minded people and entrepreneurs that networking is something necessary that adds true value to running their career or business, and is imperative for success. The N Factor gives numerous anecdotes from the careers of the authors, Adrie Reinders and co-author Marion Freijsen, as well as suggestions and tips on how to start building and maintaining a network consciously and proactively.

Networking events, presentations, happy hour gatherings, sporting activities, professional lunch events, etc… . The list of networking activates goes on, but are you getting what you need from all the time and money vested? Do you have a clear achievable goal? On The N Factor, the use of modern technology is covered extensively since the authors see it as a critical extension of more traditional ways of networking and one that will be used in the future. The book contains a number of chapters on how networking is done differently across the globe. The authors have active networks in countries as diverse as China, United States, United Kingdom, France and, the Netherlands among others. The N Factor teaches you how networking will continue changing as technology advances and tips on how to take advantage of meeting others.

A simple business card exchange is not networking! In The N Factor, Adrie Reinders and Marion Freijsen explain the skills needed to network efficiently. When no network is available for a specific professional field, the authors encourage you to develop your own network and they list a series of events where effective networking can take place. Their innovative networking ideas will point you to E-Networking, charity events, political gatherings and more. This book is a must-have for any professional looking to extend and obtain greater benefit from meeting others. The N Factor, How Efficient Networking can Change the Dynamics of Your Business By Adrie Reinders & Marion Freijsen is available at bookstores nationwide and online. For more information visit www.wbusinessbooks.com

Adrie Reinders has founded three successful IT companies in the last three decades. Over the course of his professional career he has served as an advisor and board member for numerous successful private and public companies including serving as Chairman for Residex Ventures.

Marion Freijsen is an expert in the field of International Technology Sales. With over 20 years of experience, she has built an extensive network among the financial services industry and blue-chip multinational corporations across Europe and the U.S. She holds a degree in International Sales and Marketing from the University of London.

Media kits, review copies and interviews with author Adrie Reinders and Marion Freijsen available upon request.