The English word “networking” refers to the acquisition of new business contacts at events, such as professional meetings, conferences, banquets, social evenings and various organized business networking events. These are great opportunities to make new contacts and to schedule business meetings, given you know what you're doing, that is. The Selling Power server published four tips on how to use networking events in order for them to be as successful as possible and for you to leave with your planner full of scheduled meetings.