3. What do I know?
Weston super Mare
Chamber of Commerce
4. ...
β’ Banking
β’ Hospitality
β’ Recruitment
β’ Print & Packaging
β’ Property development & Building
β’ Real Estate
β’ Franchise Business Owner - TBO
β’ Founder of Women Mean Biz
β’ Launch in 2016 β Networking training
8. Is it for me?
A FEW REASONS WHY PEOPLE DO NETWORKING:
β’ Lonely - networking groups help people feel connected and find like-
minded people who understand the ups and downs of business
β’ Looking for new contacts β find suppliers and clients
β’ Lack of business know-how β great place to learn and grow, and find
solutions to problems
β’ Lack in confidence and motivation β Networking helps people stay on
track and gain confidence. The meetings can empower, inspire and help
re-ignite a persons belief and energy. This can make a HUGE impact.
β’ Other marketing strategies can take time β Regular face to face
networking puts you immediately in front of people who can help
support you and accelerate growth
10. Networking success
β’ Mindset β Get this right, and you will start to look more
attractive to others
β’ Your message β Love it or hate it, we have to do the one
minute round
β’ 1-2-1βs β the key to your success for giving and receiving
referrals and recommendations
β’ Time β Understand the bigger picture and long term benefits of
having a large network of trusted professional contacts
β’ Be effective β Use the Top 5 questions you should ask when
you meet someone for the first time
11. Top 5 questions
1. What type of business are you in?
2. How did you get started?
3. What do you love about the work you do?
4. What are the challenges you are facing RIGHT NOW, in your
business?
5. What should I do or listen for to find a good prospect or
lead for you?
Genuine desire to build long term relationships
Two way relationship
More about giving than receiving
Not a quick fix β¦ need to be prepared to build relationships, reust and friendship .. All takes time and patience.
Genuine desire to build long term relationships
Two way relationship
More about giving than receiving
Not a quick fix β¦ need to be prepared to build relationships, reust and friendship .. All takes time and patience.