The document provides tips for networking at an event, including bringing business cards to exchange, having an elevator pitch prepared to concisely explain your business, reviewing the attendee list in advance to plan who to meet and what to discuss, asking open-ended questions to have engaging conversations, following up after the event to act on any commitments made.

1. 1. Business Cards
Don’t forget to bring your business cards and give
them to the people you meet.
2. Elevator Pitch
Have your 60 second elevator pitch ready. What
you do and why? What are your unique selling
points? Be clear and concise. Tell people what you
are looking for.
3. Be prepared
Take a look at the attendee list in advance and plan
who you want to meet and what you want to
achieve. Have a list of questions ready. Ask open
ended questions, who, what, where, when to open
up the conversation.
4. People buy from People
Be fully present and engaged with everyone you
meet. Know how to break rapport and move on.
5. Follow up
Ensure you follow up immediately after the event
and action any promises made.
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