The #1 Mistake of Networking Newbies? Spray and Pray!
Have you ever been to a networking event with an overzealous networker who rushes between people and practically throws out their business cards to anyone that will take them? Or perhaps it was at a networking group, where a visitor seemed excited to network, shared their cards around the group, and did their elevator pitch, […]
Let 2025 be the Year you Have Goals that Work!
How many times have you written goals at the beginning of the year, popped them in your drawer, and promptly forgotten about them? If this is you, don’t worry; you’re not alone. We’ve been taught from a young age that the new year is the perfect time to start making massive, life-altering changes. “New year, […]
Why Holidays Matter: 5 Work Benefits of Taking a Break
It’s been a whirlwind of a year. Business has been tough, it’s been all over the news and we’ve heard as much at our meetings. Many people have been hustling extra hard, working extra hours or through the weekend and some have even decided to get a second job. As the year draws to a […]
From Stress to Success: 7 Ways Business Networking can Better Your Mental Health
Work is often one of the most rewarding yet stressful things. Whether you’re running your own business or working in an employed role, you’ll encounter unique stresses and challenges that stem from your job, business, clients, and industry. Juggling work life as well as home life can take a toll on one’s mental health. It’s […]
5 Ways to Make a Winning Presentation
You’re probably going to have to do a presentation at some stage during your career. It could be a presentation to a client, to others in your industry, or to your networking group. Most, if not all, networking groups have 10-20 minutes set aside for member presentations. This is usually something that is done so […]
16 Ideas for Great Business Presentations
“I know I need to do a presentation but I have no idea what to talk about!” It’s something that we hear all the time here at The Networkers®! Once you’ve done a couple of presentations, it can be difficult to come up with new topics to talk about, and often people fall into the […]
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Networking Group Work for You
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 are 8 ways you can […]
Your Power Circle: The #1 Asset You Can Create by Networking
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 you know, like and trust. […]
Business Networking 101: A Guide to Successful Networking for Introverts.
Heading along to a networking group is not something that comes naturally to most introverts. Here’s our guide to get you started.
The Holy Trinity Of Business: The 3 Most Important Aspects of a Successful Business
“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, which are all key to […]