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 […]
Networking Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
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 at 6 common mistakes and […]
Work-Life Balance: 7 Ways to Create a Balanced Life
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 a way that they can […]
5 Interesting Conversation Starters for Your Next Networking Event
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 get the other person’s name. […]
A Recession-Proof Way to Position Your Business to Thrive
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 has officially entered a recession, […]
4 Great Reasons to Get Your Employees to Join a Networking Group
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 employees to join networking groups?
Sharing vs Selling – The Key to Effective Networking
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 a first-time networker and can […]