Congratulations, you’ve joined a networking group! Now you’re off to connect with others, get support, and grow your business. Networking is a reciprocal undertaking; what you put into it is what you get out of it. So what can you do to make the most of your networking opportunity? Here
Imagine a time your business where you don’t have to look for business. You don’t have to spend exorbitant amounts on advertising, waste time figuring out new marketing channels, or even have to post on social media at all! Imagine getting warm leads ever day through referrals from people that
Heading along to a networking group is not something that comes naturally to most introverts. Here’s our guide to get you started.
“All things being equal, people do business with, and refer business to people they know, like and trust.” – Bob Burg, Motivational Speaker When people know, like, and trust you you’re more likely to get great referrals, have an increase in clients/customers, and have a far better rate of retention,
Business networking is an essential skill for any professional or business owner looking to connect with others and build their businesses. Although it is often overlooked as an “easy soft skill”, there are some common mistakes that can limit the success of your networking efforts. In this blog, we’ll look
With today’s technology, it’s harder than ever to leave work at the office. It’s almost expected that you’ll be able to access your work from home and that you’ll be reachable by your colleagues and/or clients. Work-life balance is more than just leaving work at the office, it’s about finding
When you attend a networking event, it’s hard to avoid having the same conversations over and over again. “What do you do? Where do you work? Do you know so-and-so?” It can get pretty monotonous having these surface level conversations all the time. Of course, you have to introduce yourself and
The last few years have been incredibly interesting for the New Zealand economy, from the pandemic and following lockdowns to the natural disasters and war that have contributed to the rising cost of living. In the face of adversity, we’ve had to be resilient, innovative, flexible, and compassionate. New Zealand
Business networking is often seen as something for business owners, partners, or managers – people that are higher up on the hierarchical chain of business. However, networking is a key skill to learn for all business people, whether they’re business owners, sole-traders, or employees.
So, why should you encourage your
Many people believe that business networking is all about the hard sell. There is a stereotype that networking is a group of professionals sitting around in their suits and ties, just trying to sell, sell, sell. The thought of going into a setting like that can be quite intimidating as
