Networking.
"Establishing an informal set of contacts among people with common social and business interests as a source of prospects, for the exchange of information, and for support." – Marketing Dictionary, Monash University
One of the biggest questions about networking is how to start or how to potentially find the right contacts for your business or personal needs.
If the majority of people sit down and write down all the contacts or people they know you would be surprised to find out how many different people you know and what type of fields or business specialities they are in. This is a fantastic starting point and place to begin being proactive and starting your networking ability.