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What is networking?

Process of reaching out to others to build relationships that can be used for mutual benefit.
Build connections that serve as useful references or referrals for jobs and other business
opportunities. Networking is building relationships that are honest, sincere, and of valuable to
both parties. You should know that networking is crucial and generates numerous advantages,
and can be especially useful for entrepreneurship. If you are an entrepreneur, do not
underestimate any opportunity to interact with other professionals: events, conferences,
courses... and even dinners and parties related to your sector! You never know where you can
meet that contact who will open the doors you need.

The most important advantages of creating your own networking

• Networking boosts your professional relations.
▪ Among the advantages of networking is the possibility of finding a mentor: that is, a
person who advises you and shares his or her knowledge with you on some subject, as
his or her experience in this field is a guarantee. Mentors can be one of the great
driving forces of a business project, especially if your startup is taking its first steps.
• Networking helps you find suppliers and partners
▪ Through networking you have an excellent opportunity to meet other professionals who
can help you and guide you .
• Networking gives visibility to your business
• Networking brings you closer to potential customers
▪ In an indirect way, networking also helps you to reach those potential clients.
• Networking makes your business known to potential investors

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND PROBLEM RESOLUTIONS
Conflicts are inherent to human beings: wherever we go, there is the possibility that they will
be generated. Logically, they also happen in any entrepreneurial activity. Tensions arise sooner
rather than later and, if not managed, generate a bad atmosphere, mistrust and long-term
problems that end up affecting both the people working in the company and the company's
results. That is why it is a skill that every entrepreneur must master.

Conflict management is the practice of being able to identify and handle conflicts sensibly,
fairly, and efficiently. Since conflicts in a business are a natural part of the workplace, it is
important that there are people who understand conflicts and know how to resolve them.
Everyone is striving to show how valuable they are to the company they work for and at times,
this can lead to disputes with other members of the team.

Learning to deal with problems in a healthy way is crucial. When conflict is mismanaged, it
can harm the relationship. But when handled in a respectful and positive way, conflict provides
an opportunity for growth, ultimately strengthening the bond between two people. By learning
the skills you need for successful conflict resolution, you can keep your personal and
professional relationships strong and growing.

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