1. Take plenty of business cards and keep them in a handy pocket
  2. Identify and target the people you want to meet
  3. Introduce yourself to new people, don’t stand with your friends
  4. Talk to people who are on their own or in pairs
  5. Ask questions and listen to the answers
  6. Only talk about yourself if you are asked
  7. Hold onto people cards while you’re talking to them
  8. Write notes on the back if you need to remember anything
  9. Introduce people to each other then move on
  10. Follow up within 48 hours or it’s too late