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
Imposter Syndrome: How Networking can help you Overcome this Silent Business Killer. Imposter Syndrome is a success squasher at best, and a silent business killer at worst. It’s like a shadow; ever present, but in the wrong circumstances it looms over you, blotting out everything around you. It covers your
Virtual Networking vs In-Person Networking: Which is Best for You? We’re lucky to be living in the digital age, where even a global pandemic can’t get in the way of networking! People from all over have jumped onto platforms such as FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, in order
What is Business Networking and Why is it Important for a Successful Business? Whether you’re new in business or new to the workforce, you’ve probably been told to start networking. You may be wondering: What is Business Networking? And why is it important for my business and my career? WHAT
Create a Winning Business Networking Strategy in 5 Simple Steps “It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know.” And the more people you know, the more support you can get and the more opportunities you can create. We often talk about how The Networkers is a light-hearted,
The summer holidays are fast approaching and, understandably, most people take this time to take a break from their businesses. While it’s incredibly important to take some time off after a busy year, your holiday time is the perfect opportunity to continue building your networks. You’re connecting with new, and
*Ding* The steel doors open. You step into the elevator and select level 2. As the doors start to close you hear “Wait! Hold the door!”You stop the door just in time for a man to step into the elevator, slightly out of breath.“Thanks for that,” he says, “I’m Rob,”
Mental Health In Business: 5 Simple Ways Business Networking Can Help According to a 2019 report done by The Mental Health Foundation 25% of self employed people and 44% of small business leaders say running a small business has negatively affected their mental or physical health. And, after a facing the challenges of
