I really didn't want to start this essay with the expression "Connections decide everything!" In our teeth: firstly, because it is with this phrase that most articles on networking begin; and secondly, because it is commonplace. However, "corny" does not mean "not true" at all. After all, what is networking? This is the establishment of business (and not only) contacts, the creation of a network of "contacts" necessary for business development, the purpose of which is mutually beneficial cooperation of various professionals to achieve success in any project or business.
The philosophy of networking is simple and old as the world: you to me I to you. It functions equally well both in business and in everyday human life: you have a sick dog and a veterinarian is not at hand a call to a friend who has a sister who is married to a veterinarian, or a school friend a cat lover and Dr. Aibolit is in your room pocket. And they will always help you, especially if you reciprocate and are always ready for a reciprocal service. In the same way, it works in business, especially when you have a lot of correctly selected business contacts for all occasions and, which is especially important if they trust you.