Business Opportunities Blog: Despite many work places banning the use of sites such as Facebook and MySpace, online networking sites offer opportunities to interact with other businesses and customers without the constraints of cost or location.

Sites such as www.linkedin.com and www.konnects.com offer online networking specifically for the professional and commercial sectors* and can sometimes be more effective than traditional methods of networking such as trade shows, business clubs and breakfast meetings.

Social networking allows users to talk directly to new contacts and send people straight to their website. On some sites it is even possible for businesses to make money through selling subscriptions to their networks.

Social Networking Sites Good for Small Business [Business Opportunities Blog]

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I agree that LinkedIn and similar websites may have a positive effect on business, however, it is important to note that these sites are not comparable to Facebook, MySpace and the likes. The latter are sites aimed at the personal aspect of social networking (look at pictures, read journals/blogs) while LinkedIn etc are aimed at the professional market. Therefore your comparison of the various networks is not necessary relevant...

 Posted by: Wilco at September 18, 2007 4:02 PM

I was searching for business information and came across your post. I joined www.Konnects.com and found it useful. Thanks for the post!

 Posted by: Aaron at December 14, 2007 1:16 AM

Yes, You are right social networking allow internet user to meet other professional with their relevant category.

 Posted by: Philip at September 4, 2008 5:26 AM

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