Actively committing to business networking is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. These days business networking is less about puffing out your chest and selling yourself, and is more about building genuine relationships with like-minded business people for the benefit of both your businesses. Here’s a
Part of The Networkers® meeting schedule involves a 15-minute presentation from a member. Now, don’t let this one thing hold you back from coming along to one of our meetings. You don’t have to do one if you don’t feel comfortable. However, our groups are safe, non-judgemental spaces where you
New Year, New Me! Every year when the First of January rolls around people make their New Year’s Resolutions. This year have a think about what resolutions or goals you can make for your business; so your year can be better and more successful than the last. Make your Resolutions SMART. Specific –
Taking time off over the holidays is incredibly important for your wellbeing. Holidays, while they can be quite stressful in themselves, are a fantastic way to relax, re-energise, and get yourself ready for the new year. Going on holiday can also improve your work life by reducing stress, improving mental
A personal brand is how you portray yourself to the outside world to make sure people have the right perception of you. Having an intentional personal brand is great because it can help every day professionals elevate their profile by establishing them as an authority in their field. “Your brand
Company Values are the shared principles that guide a company, and the people that work for it. They help you define what matters to your business, keep your team on the same page, and can differentiate your business from the competition in your field. The Networkers has four main values
So, you’re heading along to your first networking meeting and you want to be prepared. You know what to expect from the meeting, but you don’t know what to bring with you. And if it’s not your first meeting, consider this a reminder of what you should have with you.
Would you agree that you went into business to help people? Whether that is through financial, health, business, or other means, part of your goal is to help your clients. For many of us, being in business is also a way to help people that aren’t our clients by giving
When the going gets tough, the tough get networking. Business Networking can provide a lot of benefits throughout the lifecycle of a business. When a business is having difficulties, the first response is often to cut any and all expenditure in order to keep the business afloat. When you’re looking
May is New Zealand Music Month. NZ is full of an incredible range of artists and bands that deserve to be celebrated and acknowledged. This led us to think about the similarities between a band and a business; both are a tight team of people, who all have a part
