Talking Point: Self-promotion is vital today

The head of Fingal County Enterprise Board shows how networking is a skill that can be learned like any other, writes Elaine O'Regan.

Consider the skills you'll need to network effectively -- to get out and meet people who can do business with you and refer you on to valuable contacts.

The head of Fingal County Enterprise Board shows how networking is a skill that can be learned like any other

For the owner of any new business, the art of self-promotion is now, more than ever, a vital skill. As leaders go, you may see yourself as a doer rather than a talker, but if no one knows what it is you are doing, your business will never take off.

So consider the ...