This is all very valuable advice and that within itself is one of the keys to networking...offering VALUE to others instead of SELLING to others.
I think another thing to do with your networking is to set up a networking schedule and create a spreadsheet with the places and people you meet with all the contact information.
There are 2 networking chats that I know about online that are FREE:
Sunday nights at 9pmEST called Sunday Abundant Networking- host Kim Emerson
Tuesday nights at 9pmEST called Business & Learning chat - hosted by Wendy Cooper and Tammy Munson
Both of these are in the Business and Learning chat room.
www.businessandlearning.com
and add your name and password is learning.
I hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Teresa Morrow
Owner
Key Business Partners
Business Support Services for Entrepreneurs