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Connecting and ReConnecting This morning I am excited to be hosting a new online Scottish Business Network event aimed at creating new opportunities for Scottish companies. Over the last few weeks, we have been working on developing a model to bring our highly successful in-person business gatherings online with the aim of creating new leads, partnerships and collaboration opportunities for our fellow business leaders. This is very much a trial-first event with future events taking place monthly throughout 2024, but following my mantra of "if not now then when" I thought we should kick off today. We've carried out extensive work on what makes for a good networking event and tried to understand why many struggle to achieve success when networking. We won't address all the issues at this first event but we hope the format we've devised will work, will generate measurable returns for all in attendance and prove enjoyable. Ever since we created Scottish Business Network we have maintained the belief that we should always take on new challenges, try new things and be willing to fail. So wish us luck today. Do you think I sound nervous, or is it just excitement? Hopefully, today will deliver for all who are giving up their time, let's see. One thing I can guarantee is that if we don't try we certainly won't progress. There is still time to join the session simply register below. #scotlandisnow #relationshipbuilding #bestadvice

3-2-1 is it that easy? Why make business complicated when there is a simple, sane solution? That’s is pretty much my mantra. I love a business tool that is playschool simple, easy to remember and to put into practice. And it is the only rule with Business BUZZ - Local Business Networking The 3-2-1 Rule.  Behind it, is genius! I won’t bore you with my take on the power of networking BUT I will share with you what works for me. Meeting in a relaxed environment, connecting and follow-up conversations. Smugly I can report an overdose on coffee and my homework completed with 1-2-1s with some fabulous business people. The diversity of the Business Buzz network is obvious now I know a little more about them. Let me know if you are after a super organised VA, or a dynamic brand photographer, a broadly experience HSE consultant, top marketeer & strategist, awesome event & party planner, career coach, SEO website expert, quality recruitment consultant, dancing IT expert, or dynamic event photographer. Shout out to: Lisa Gibson, Sabah Sehgal 🐝 Alex Duggan, 📸 Kevin Potter Lisa Monaghan Michelle Storm Tanya Ces Maneiro Jordan Farrar Catherine Snell Geoff Parkins Kirsty Jane Van Den Bulk and the fabulous Buzz Hosts Sharon Smits Jennifer Williams Oya Emir-Wilson Roy Magara Lisa-Marie Mallier Steph Nelson Lisa-Jane Grey Where are you networking this month. Would you like to join me and practice The 3-2-1 Rule? THREE - speak to 3 new people at their event. With more than 25 businesses in the room, and always new faces this is possible for anyone. Plus it’s a very welcoming in environment. TWO – arrange to meet 2 people for an informal conversation before the next monthly event. Getting to know more about them and their business over a coffee virtually or in person is the beginning of cementing lasting connections.  ONE – next meeting bring a guest. If you love the Buzz of the informal networking – coffee and a chat then why not invite a colleague, client or friend. Together we help create opportunities for everyone.  #oxfordshire #networking

Great local networking session at Plumpton Racecourse last night with the Haywards Heath Business Association, despite having to brave the storms to get there! 🌧️ After stepping back from networking last year due to life events, it feels amazing to reconnect with my local business community. It’s good to be back. 🙂 Working from home can be pretty isolated - full of video calls and emails. These events remind you of the value of face-to-face interactions, and you also get to explore some fantastic local venues! While I’m not there to sell my services (though that can be a nice side-effect), it’s really about meeting new people and feeling part of the community. 🥰 Plus there is a lot of support out there for local businesses which you might not find out about without your local business association. We had a great introduction to the West Sussex Growth Hub last night so I’m excited to dive into the resources they have on offer! What is your favourite thing about local networking? #networking #localbusiness #community #businesssupport

It's not too late to join us tomorrow at We Are In Business at The Grand, York for a spot of F2F networking.   Does your current business networking put pressure on you to perform?   Let’s face it, when you’re running your own business, you haven’t got time to be looking out for referrals for other people or inviting visitors every week to those sorts of events.   At In Business, we don’t pressure you into bringing anyone along because we know that when you see the value that having authentic conversations brings, you’ll want to bring along a business connection.   As for referrals, we know they come very naturally when you build up relationships with fellow attendees who are genuinely interested in you and your business because you share a common interest and understanding.   So, if you're free tomorrow, there’s still chance to grab a piece of the action, scan the QR and we’ll see you there.   #Networking #York #BusinessNetworking #BusinessCommunity #NetworkingEvent

I just loooooove a good face to face networking event 🙌🏾, don't you? Today I attended the Relaxed Business Networking event in Liverpool run by Andy O'Hare . If you have never been to one then you definitely need to 💯. Great people, great atmosphere, great conversations and great value. We spoke about values and really living them in person and in your business. Did I mention it is free, and you get coffee and pastries (winner)! ✨️✨️What networking events have you attended recently that you thought were great??✨️✨️ #networking #values #businessnetworking #Readysetgo #rsgsuccess #relaxedbusinessnetworking

Now that's a great idea! Come join us for small business referral networking that really works! Worth shouting out I love the peer group and support of like-minded professionals, all experts in their own space. I had an issue I needed support with over the weekend and who was on hand to help with advice, yep - our Network B2B group - thanks team! #networking #businessdevelopment #businessowners

🤏Even at a larger networking event, you can try to craft a small-scale networking experience . 🌲There’s a technique called the “build a treehouse” test. Imagine you’d have to work on a short but relatively complex project with the person you’re talking to–such as building a treehouse . 🧠Does this person seem like they’d vibe with your planning style? Would they share tools well? How would they deal with missing nails or split wood? Would it be fun? . 🤔Mentally answering these questions should help clue you into whether this person is someone you can collaborate with. If you can build a treehouse with them, you can probably do a lot more. . 📣Feel more prepared to attend a networking event!? . 🤔 Then consider visiting BNI Chapter 33, The Dream Team! 1l.ink/86SF2RB . 💡DID YOU KNOW? ✅ Our average seat is worth $53,600 in revenue per year, meaning plenty earn much more ✅In the past 12 months, we've passed 469 referrals which amounted to over $1.6 million dollars in closed business for our members ✅BNI Chapter 33 was named chapter of the YEAR out of 52 Manhattan chapters . 📥 So if YOU or anyone you KNOW is an TRUST & ESTATE ATTORNEY looking to gain more business, sign up here to visit! . ➡️ 1l.ink/RLJGCLH . SEE YOU THERE 😁👋🙋♂️👯♀️💥

Welcome to your weekly Monday update from Sterling and a reminder of the upcoming groups meeting this week for you to visit and experience the engine room of networking. Why do we call it the engine room of networking? Well, at each Sterling meeting we have a networking break for members and visitors to catch up with each other. It is where we encourage everyone to arrange all their 1-2-1s and where the conversations start to make your networking work for you!  What a first month of 2024 we have had! A fantastic group launch at our Royal Sutton Coldfield breakfast and a load of new members joining us and our groups around the regions. Check out our social media platforms for the information on the launch and the video showing the energy in the room. This week we have our next two group launches - Walsall Brunch and York Breakfast. The team are so excited about these new groups as it is moving us into brand new regions and building new connections with local business. At Sterling we are always looking for new opportunities and ideas to enhance what we can offer to the business community and please do look out for all the upcoming dates and information on our networking groups, our Business Expo's, our Mix & Mingle social events and our Partner Business events. Have a brilliant week, and we look forward to seeing you. https://lnkd.in/en9BGVrz #networking #networkingevents #networkingevent #businessnetworking #businessdevelopment #referralmarketing #wordofmouthmarketing #recommendationm #NetworkingSuccess #ElevateYourBusiness

Comment your summer networking events below! Let us know when and where we should be to make connections this summer.