Mikronet.dk rates high – In many ways
approximately 3 years ago, I made an important decision for myself … :-“I want to have more, good, inspiring and highly skilled colleagues.”– a clear and determined decision after 10 years as self-employed– I had-took-was forced to – take the opportunity and gave myself a break for a couple of years (highly needed…)– realizing that it is just too un-exciting, boring, og killing – in many ways – to work solo as a self-employed – quite simply !– so, in the years to come, I both want some good colleagues, and some engaged, interesting and enthusiastic people to work and to cooperate with
– hhmm… – then, where do I find this kind of people, just like that … ?
– ” … ´Go´- do networking … ” – some people told me.
– well, then I have to ´do networking´ – and, this is what I have done, intensively, extensively, in many, very different ways
the result is, as follows, after 1½ year
– with the conclusions based entirely on my own subjective judgement and non-scientific evaluation
– also hoping that some of the results may be of inspiration to you
– actually this is an encouragement to you, to use just the kind of networking you may find most rewarding, for yourself, and your business – because, it actually works !
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amino.dk
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Virtual : * * *
IRL : *
cost : free
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : whole of denmark
indexing of posts in google : Yes, even with high ranks
Notes :
– this initiative is high-class ! started by Martin Thorborg as a private initiative (founder of jubii.dk)
high level of activity on the forum, with contributions of very serious and highly qualified people in the discussions.
the tone in some of the discussions can be a bit rough. so, prepare and be serious, don´t post naive questions in this forum.
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mikronet.dk
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Virtual : * * *
IRL : * *
cost : free
participants : mainly self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : whole of denmark, with a weight in the south of sealand + islands in this area
indexing of posts in google : Yes, it is actually working – good job done !
Notes :
– another initiative of high class ! – started originally on ´grass-root level´ from the basis of an existing, smaller network –
– economically based via public funding, at a fairly low budget – and with obvious results, far exceeding other initiatives during the years, with much bigger budgets … !
– this network has a rather high level of activity, and also a very positive ´tone & attitude´ in the discussions (one of the reasons, why I want to join as a new blogger ;-) )
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viljestyrke.dk
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Virtual : *
IRL : almost none
cost : free
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : mainly north of jutland
indexing of posts in google : Yes
Notes :
– very low level of activity in the network
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erhvervssparring.dk
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Virtual : —
IRL : **
cost : free for advisors, moderate fee for entrepeneurs
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : local districts are being formed in all of denmark
indexing of posts in google : No
Notes :
– some groups have lots of success, participants in others are less satisfied
– local groups are being formed in all of denmark, with varying degrees of benefit for the participants
– the IT-infra-structure for interconnecting the participants is unfortunately NOT working at all !
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dana-net.dk
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Virtual : *
IRL : *
cost : free
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : whole of denmark
indexing of posts in google : don´t know
Notes :
– practically no activity on the network
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coachnet
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Virtual : *
IRL : ***
cost : free
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : east of jutland
indexing of posts in google : no
Notes : a small, local, closed group, the initiative of one person, with monthly gatherings, a very good opportunity
to see and meet colleagues IRL
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ICF ( A Danish chapter of a worldwide organisation for professional coaches )
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Virtual : —
IRL : *
cost : 2.000,- kr per yr
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : all of denmark, scandinavia, worldwide
indexing of posts in google : no (your profile is indexed, when you possess specific certifications)
Notes :
– benefits will vary, depending on my own involvement in the activities of the danish chapter
– direct benefits from the worldwide organisation are very moderate
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mingler.com / participation in closed, special-interest groups
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Virtual : * * *
IRL : —
cost : free
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : whole of denmark, scandinavia ?
indexing of posts in google : don´t know, think it works …
Notes :
– haven´t had a very long time of experience with this, but it seems promising …
– varying levels of activity in the individual groups
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linkedin.com
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Virtual : * * *
IRL : —
cost : free for basic membership, payment for VIP-membership
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs – and, lots of people in top-jobs in competitive business branches
geography : worldwide
indexing of posts in google : your profile seems to get indexed, not quite sure how much otherwise
Notes :
– if you possess a very specialized knowhow – or you are a competitive person aiming at competitive business – this will give you possibilities, definitely
– I have heard/ know several people who have been contacted by head-hunters working via linkedin.com
– however, it also requires some work, and time, because you have to build up a considerable network of links to/from your profile, to reap the full benefit of this network
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bni.as
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Virtual : —
IRL : * * *
cost : approx 3.000,- DKr per year
participants : mainly employed people at managing level, few self-employed, almost none entrepeneurs
geography : based regionally, and with possibilities of visiting other chapters, in denmark, as well as worldwide
indexing of posts in google : —
Notes :
– a network handled very professionally and efficiently, based on a well-proven concept, with a narrow focus, aiming at : increasing sales – quite simply, nothing else.
– my experience here is based on the participation in one meeting at start-up in Århus
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Social gatherings / Parties :
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Virtual : —
IRL : * * *
cost : free (almost, except from the gifts you bring … ;-) )
participants : employed, self-employed, entrepeneurs
geography : most of denmark
indexing of posts in google : —
Notes :
– this doesn´t work for me ! – even though the books says that this is an obvious possibility
– so, either I don´n know how to do it – or I go to the wrong parties and gatherings
– and, using this possibility also implies that you are never ´off duty´
– conclusion : doesn´t work for me, will not work actively on networking in this settings
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Private relations/ Friends / Aquantancies
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Virtual : * *
IRL : * * *
cost : free
participants : mainly self-employed, entrepeneurs, few employed
geography : parts of denmark
indexing of posts in google : —
Notes :
– this is a bit strange, because I have tried to use this channel for several years, almost without results, and actually gave it up 4-5 yrs ago.
– and, now it seems be starting to work – not much, but now and then friends and private relations bring opportunities to me – strange …
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´Virtual´ means : ´On the Internet´, i.e. the IT-infrastructure of the network
´IRL´ means : ´In Real Life´, i.e. the possibilities of networking with the people of the network in real life
The rating is 1-3 ´*´s , depending on, how well the network has been working/ how much activity there has been in the network
´entrepeneurs´ means : ´Iværksættere´, i.e. self-employed recently started, i.e. within 1-3 yrs
“indexing of posts in google” : is important for youm if you are focusing on Internet Marketing for your business- because adding your input to forums, which are indexed correctly, may improve the ranking of your web-site on Google also, if it´s done the right way
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