Networking comes in many different shapes and sizes, from informal lunches that anyone can attend to structured sessions with set agendas and membership criteria.
There’s no right or wrong structure; what works for one business may not work for another and some businesses choose to join a variety of networking groups so they can take full advantage of the benefits of each format.
We all know and understand the importance of networking for business (and if you don’t, get on it!) but there’s so much out there that it can be difficult to determine which form of networking represents the best use of our precious time. As well as a variety of networking groups and clubs to potentially…
Joining a networking group and turning up to meetings is only the first step in achieving business growth through networking. You only get out what you put in. While we’ve written about how to make the most out of business networking in previous articles, we thought we’d take a closer look at one of the…
Christmas can be a tricky time for small businesses. Either it’s your busiest period of the year and you’re rushed off your feet with barely time to pause for a prawn vol-au-vent, or maybe it’s your quietest season and you’re wondering how to make ends meet until normal service resumes. Taking the time to plan…
Businesses in Derby are being given the opportunity to join a FaB new networking group which is launching in the city this month. The Midlands’ premier business support and networking organisation, FaB Networking, has identified Derby as the perfect location for the next phase of its expansion across the region and is inviting local businesses…
Businesses in Rugby are being given the opportunity to join a FaB new networking group which is launching in the town this month. The Midlands’ premier business support and networking organisation, FaB Networking, has identified Rugby as the perfect location for the next phase of its expansion across the region and is inviting local businesses…
Hinckley businesses invited to launch of new FaB Networking group Joining fees to be waived as part of FaB introductory offer Businesses in Hinckley are being given the opportunity to join one of the Midlands’ premier business support and networking organisations, which is launching a new group in the town this month. FaB Networking has…
People often make the mistake of going to a business networking event for the first time and expecting to come away with lots of new business immediately. And while that can, and does, happen, it doesn’t always work like that. Just as with any new relationships, business relationships have to be created and nurtured over…
The winning streak continues for a young Tamworth businessman who has been voted Entrepreneur of the Year for the second time in row. The trophy cabinet is filling up nicely for 23-year-old Kyle Raffo and his digital marketing, print and design company, Expand Digital, after collecting more gongs at the 2017 Business Networking Awards held…
You appreciate the benefits of business networking, you’ve joined a club and you attend regular networking meetings, but are you making the most out of your membership? Are you missing growth opportunities at business networking events? Although turning up and giving a 60-second introduction to your business is certainly a good place to start, it’s…