Business networking - Everyone has something about them that is unique – it’s that something different that sets us all apart from the crowd. For me, it’s that I’m an Australian living in America. The people here seem to love my accent and Aussie sayings – brilliant!. It got me thinking about ways to use that difference to be able to not only set myself apart, but also to connect with others like me.

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So I called the Australian Consulate in San Francisco and booked a time to meet with the Consul General and the foreign direct investment representative. I let them know about my position at the bank and how I could potentially help Australian businesses secure funding in the US. The meeting went very well, and we were able to uncover a few little issues that would need some further research and one or two opportunities. They were happy we met and were able to make some appropriate introductions to other people in the Bay Area.
What is it about you that is unique? And how can you can use that element to your advantage when connecting with other people like you?

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