Bev Brough STRATEGIC SOCIALISING

It’s the relationships you develop with those you know.

If networking is so important...

Why doesn’t everyone do it?...and do it well?

 Create new business leads  Retain clients  Gain referrals  Create introductions The Benefits of Networking

 Increase business profit  Improve your self-confidence and self-esteem  Source suppliers or advisors  Learn new ideas The Benefits of Networking

 Develop key account relationships  Career progression  Share knowledge  Establish strategic alliances or joint venture partners The Benefits of Networking

 Create a support team  Uncover new business opportunities  Able to help others  Source new staff The Benefits of Networking

 Raise your personal and business profile  Find a new job  Achieve and exceed KPIs  Keep your boss off your back! The Benefits of Networking

 Safeguard or secure your job/position  Be known as an industry leader  Become the person most recommended in your field The Benefits of Networking

 Find mentors and business advisors  Salary increase  Have fun! The Benefits of Networking

Everyone can learn how to NETWORK FOR SUCCESS

NETWORKING needs to be STRUCTURED for SUCCESS

Networking at events is not a time to sell…

… it is a time to make connections.

PREPARATION There is more to networking than just turning up!

PARTICIPATION You actually have to do something!

PLANNED FOLLOW-UP If it isn’t planned, it won‘t happen!

PREPARATION

Create an interesting introduction

PARTICIPATION

Let people talk about THEIR favourite subject...

PLANNED FOLLOW-UP

Networking is like dating. If you don’t follow-up you may miss a wonderful opportunity!

Don’t wait for business to come to you......network your way to business success!