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Boost#7 - Successful networking for small business owners.
The document discusses the importance of networking, highlighting its benefits like overcoming loneliness, finding new contacts, and boosting confidence. It emphasizes effective networking strategies such as mindset, communication, and relationship building, along with practical tips like asking key questions during introductions. Additionally, it touches on networking etiquette and the transformative potential of networking for business growth.
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- 1. Welcome! @boostbristol LinkedIn /BoostBristol www.boostbristol.wordpress.com Phil Jones Directorof Wilkinson and Partners
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- 3. What do Iknow? Weston super Mare Chamber of Commerce
- 4. ... • Banking • Hospitality •Recruitment • Print & Packaging • Property development & Building • Real Estate • Franchise Business Owner - TBO • Founder of Women Mean Biz • Launch in 2016 – Networking training
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- 8. Is it forme? A FEW REASONS WHY PEOPLE DO NETWORKING: • Lonely - networking groups help people feel connected and find like- minded people who understand the ups and downs of business • Looking for new contacts – find suppliers and clients • Lack of business know-how – great place to learn and grow, and find solutions to problems • Lack in confidence and motivation – 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. • Other marketing strategies can take time – Regular face to face networking puts you immediately in front of people who can help support you and accelerate growth
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- 10. Networking success • Mindset– Get this right, and you will start to look more attractive to others • Your message – Love it or hate it, we have to do the one minute round • 1-2-1’s – the key to your success for giving and receiving referrals and recommendations • Time – Understand the bigger picture and long term benefits of having a large network of trusted professional contacts • Be effective – 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?
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Editor's Notes
- #8 Genuine desire to build long term relationships Two way relationship More about giving than receiving Not a quick fix … need to be prepared to build relationships, reust and friendship .. All takes time and patience.
- #9 Genuine desire to build long term relationships Two way relationship More about giving than receiving Not a quick fix … need to be prepared to build relationships, reust and friendship .. All takes time and patience.
- #11 M = Message E = Engagement A = Action N = Nurture
- #12 M = Message E = Engagement A = Action N = Nurture
- #13 M = Message E = Engagement A = Action N = Nurture
- #14 M = Message E = Engagement A = Action N = Nurture