How to start a conversation
Not knowing what to say is one of the most common reasons people give for being fearful about attending a networking event. If this resonates with you, think carefully about the events you attend when you’re starting out. A large event will give you a broader choice of people to talk to, but it can […]
Making Small Budgets Deliver at Big Events
Heading to an industry event with a tiny budget and wondering how you’re going to compete with the big budget hospitality offered by larger businesses? Don’t try to compete with the firms with massive budgets. Do something different with a focus on the aim of developing relationships with a small number of carefully selected connections, […]
The Essentials of Successful Networking
On a recent train journey I got chatting to the lady sitting next to me (let’s call her Caroline). Caroline had recently established an HR consultancy. I asked how it was going and she replied that she was finding it hard to win new clients. Caroline was passionate about HR and came across as confident […]
Top tips for new networkers
1. Start small.Your first event doesn’t need to be a 500-person conference. Find a smaller event where it will be easier to get your bearings and start conversations. Better still, go with a friend or colleague. You’ll have someone to walk in with, but agree that you won’t spend the whole event talking to each […]