Networking Events

Posted on January 4th, 2008 by Adam in Networking

Why network?
Business is fundamentally about building relationships with people… in building a business you need to make your relationships productive.

Networking, whether on or offline, is finding and establishing relationships with people and it can be a powerful opportunity for you to find more business contacts and therefore, ultimately, to do more business and do it better.

Organised networking events are a simple way of meeting new people and making new contacts but there are some Do’s and Don’ts you should be aware of:

Attend a group at least twice as a visitor and establish if that group is right for you before deciding to join - and certainly before parting with any of your valuable marketing budget!
Join different groups to fulfill different purposes.
Welcome newcomers after becoming a member of a group. Remember what it was like for you to walk into a room not knowing anyone.
Drop the “What’s in it for me?” attitude.
Thank the person who gave you a referral, and follow it up within 24 hours.

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