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Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
When starting a business the strategy is to do some analysis on the Market Place and some market research (Google is a great place to do this).
1. Check what your competitors are doing and what markets they are aiming at and see if there’s a gap in the market.
2. Then once you see there is, think about what you story and message is and to what audience you are aiming it at.
3. Work on the branding so that it’s telling the right message to the right audience including the name very important.
4. Check the name is Free on Companies House / Registration, Google and all major social platforms.
5. Work on a content portfolio so that you can share the message and synergy messages as well as product and service info and other content, in many ways and to attract many different people in your target segment or segments, regularly with different messages without switching them off.
6. Set up all the things / assets a new business needs – well Optimised Website with Blog, Off-site Blog and a marketing / lead generation add on), Google and Bing Listings, Facebook Pages (for Company and target niches), Facebook Groups for Company and target niches).
LinkedIn Company Pages and Groups a format for profiles for all staff, Twitter Account or Accounts, Instagram, Directory Listings, Geographical and Niche Directories, Podcast, YouTube Channel, Tick Tock, Pinterest etc.!
7. Regularly post good content and squeeze good advertising messages in between with good offers and good call to actions, build up audiences and get them to visit part of your website, your online store, YouTube channel etc.
8. Add an email capture Form to your website for building a database to email too.
9.Go Networking
10. Add some landing pages and look at FB advertising and adwords etc.
11. Consider Selling on Amazon or Ebay,
12. Attend Events, Expos, maybe host some!
13. Consider trying Telesales and/or Field Sales / Solution sales etc.
14. Do some Organic SEO and link building strategies for your website and blog (podcast and YouTube channels etc.)
15. Do some Content Marketing in other sites and blogs and some PR etc.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
As a reader of the Mike Armstrong News site I’m asking you for a quick favour. I have recently set up the Mike Armstrong Podcast and I need some listeners.
Could you please check out the Business / Entrepreneur Podcast featuring Sales & Motivation Too, in order to see if you like it.
The Mike Armstrong Podcast aka Mike Armstrong’s You Can Do It Podcast is a Business Podcast / Entrepreneur Podcast for People Interested in Business, Sales & Marketing, Networking, Sales Training, Motivation, Positivity and so much more. The podcast has regular features such as;
Mikes Likes #MikesLikes – MikesMoans / What’s Wrong With Armstrong
#MikesMoans #WhatsWrongWithArmstrong / #WWWA
WOLF of WALES – A Sales Training Feature #WOLFofWALES #WOW #WOWPodcast
Welsh Dragon’s Den – A Business Startup & Investment Section
As well as Motivation & Positivity
Business Networking, Business News & Business Advice!
The Mike Armstrong’s You Can Do It Podcast is great for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and People new in Sales, Looking to Join Sales or Looking to Improve Their Sales Abilities and Performance!
If you are looking for Mike Armstrong’s Podcast or the Mike Armstrong’s You Can Do It Podcast please take a look at the following links.
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Anchor FM – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Google Podcasts – https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMTMxMzU2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/7nbSXkHuGZC0T5DpqDCJhx
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/mike-armstrongs-weekly-podcast
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Overcast – https://overcast.fm/itunes1493024564/mike-armstrong-s-weekly-podcast
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Pocket Casts – https://pca.st/wspp8ad6
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Podcast On Radio Public – https://radiopublic.com/mike-armstrongs-weekly-podcast-6B0kQQ
Link to the first MikesMoans feature – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9/episodes/Mikes-Moan-about-Negative-Press–Media-via-regular-feat–whats-wrong-with-Armstrong-ed0tiq #WhatsWrongWithArmstrong
Link to a Morning Motivation podcast and some Welsh Business News – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9/episodes/Motivation–WelshBizNews-From-Mike-Armstrong-about-upcoming-Introbiz-NetworkingMasterclass-Events-ed1tha
Testimonial for the Introbiz Network – Wales’ Biggest Business Network and Business Expo With Global Online Networking Events & Global EntrepreneurMasterclasses!
Testimonial for The Outstanding Network – A Group offering Business Support & Networking – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9/episodes/Business-Networking–Support-via-The-Outstanding-Network-run-by-Irish-Entrepreneur-Pat-Slattery-ed2jiq
Link to the first WOLF of WALES feature episode – Sales Training On to get around or work with the gate / receptionist – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9/episodes/Introduction-to-another-regular-feat–on-the-Mike-Armstrong-Podcast-called-the-WOLF-of-WALES–WOW-ed2mer
Link to the second WOLF of WALES feature episode – Sales Training On “Why to stop selling to become a better sales person! 🤯 – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9/episodes/Another-WOLF-of-WALES—Episode-on-Why-to-stop-selling-in-order-to-become-great-at-Sales-ed2vh5
Link to regular feature Welsh Dragon’s Den On The Mike Armstrong Podcast – https://anchor.fm/mike-armstrong9/episodes/Introduction-to-Regular-feature-Welsh-Dragons-Den-On-the-Mike-Armstrongs-Podcast-ed3f7c
Link to Mike Armstrong’s Interview on the Introbiz Members Podcast! – https://anchor.fm/tracey–smolinski/episodes/Introbiz-member-Mike-Armstrong-from-MA-Consultancy-talking-all-things-marketing-and-growth-ecpfg8
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Join Brian Tracy & Pat Slattery for this complimentary seminar.
Register via the link below.
When: Apr 22, 2020 07:00 PM Dublin
Topic: Brian Tracy & Pat Slattery
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIALgwgCTvypXXqEXpgX7A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
During this current situation most people are struggling with planning and figuring out what they can do during these times.
In this seminar Brian & Pat will share tips and strategies that you can use immediately that will allow you to flourish through this experience .
Great things have grown from situations like this.
Maybe this is your time to create something worthwhile.
“The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear.” – Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
Brian’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined.
Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 28 languages.
Pat Slattery is no ordinary speaker, leaving school at 14yrs old coming from very humble beginnings,
Pat has grown multiple companies over 30yrs, He has presented over 2500 seminars and workshops, has mentored tens of thousands of individuals that have achieved huge outcomes in life and business.
Pat is without doubt one of the most engaging speakers in the world today
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Join Brian Tracy & Pat Slattery for this complimentary seminar.
Register via the link below.
When: Apr 22, 2020 07:00 PM Dublin
Topic: Brian Tracy & Pat Slattery
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIALgwgCTvypXXqEXpgX7A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
During this current situation most people are struggling with planning and figuring out what they can do during these times.
In this seminar Brian & Pat will share tips and strategies that you can use immediately that will allow you to flourish through this experience .
Great things have grown from situations like this.
Maybe this is your time to create something worthwhile.
“The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear.” – Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
Brian’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined.
Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.
He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 28 languages.
Pat Slattery is no ordinary speaker, leaving school at 14yrs old coming from very humble beginnings,
Pat has grown multiple companies over 30yrs, He has presented over 2500 seminars and workshops, has mentored tens of thousands of individuals that have achieved huge outcomes in life and business.
Pat is without doubt one of the most engaging speakers in the world today
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
April’s upcoming Online Networking events:
15th April Online Networking Masterclass with Paul & Tracey, revealing their top 10 secret tips to networking online!
17th April Online Networking with Emma Cooper, answering your network marketing questions!
For more info or to book online please visit https://introbiz.co.uk/networking-events/…
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
April’s upcoming Online Networking events:
15th April Online Networking Masterclass with Paul & Tracey, revealing their top 10 secret tips to networking online!
17th April Online Networking with Emma Cooper, answering your network marketing questions!
For more info or to book online please visit https://introbiz.co.uk/networking-events/…
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
We hope you had a great weekend!
We’d like to thank over 65 companies who logged on to our two online networking events last week to network face to face. The first was held
Online networking is going strong, so make sure you familiarise yourself with our upcoming events. If you’re unsure whether online networking is for you, here are some key facts and considerations:
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Our online networking events take place through the platform, Zoom. If you’re unsure about how to use the platform or if you’d like any networking advice or help, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – we’re here to serve you! You can call us on
We’re thrilled to announce another TWO FREE exciting online networking events this week. Find out more below:
Wednesday, 8
Here’s the agenda for the event:
4:00pm- Welcome by Introbiz
Here’s the agenda:
9:00am- Welcome by Introbiz
Mark has a very special offer for all our members who attend this webinar – enjoy thousands of pounds off a mentoring package.
Member News
Ajuda Offer Online Training for Introbiz Members
If you have any concerns or queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing us on info@introbiz.co.uk or call the office on 02920 291002. You can also contact Paul directly at 07920 772707 or Tracey directly 07581 564371.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Today consisted of another fab outstanding network event from 11am till 12.30pm. Today we had a dab presentation from Patrick Dillon.
Following on from the Outstanding Network Event I joined some fellow Introbiz’ers and Outstanding Networkers, The Wild Spirit Guys, in an online virtual sledging event from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
First off was another great online business networking event with Motivational speaker, Coach and Paralympics Gold Medalist and World Champion Danny Crates.
That event from 9am till 11am, was then followed by my daily dose of business support and online networking with The Outstanding Network.
Today’s two speakers were Donna Mcloughlin and Anne Canavan.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
First off was another great online business networking event with Motivational speaker, Coach and Paralympics Gold Medalist and World Champion Danny Crates.
That event from 9am till 11am, was then followed by my daily dose of business support and online networking with The Outstanding Network.
Today’s two speakers were Donna Mcloughlin and Anne Canavan.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Today was another fab Outstanding Network Event which also included a business master class for the Legend that is Pat Slattery.
This Masterclass was followed by a LinkedIn Seminar from one of the Outstanding Members, Martin Murtagh.
I know LinkedIn pretty well and still walked away learning some new things and be reminded of a few more. I also got to see some of the latest LinkedIn Stats which was fab!
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Had a great time networking online at the Introbiz Swansea Networking and Masterclass Event this morning from 8.30am until 11am.
It was great listening too and Intereacting with Marianne Petifor from Frogmore Consulting this morning and hearing what she had to say and teach.
Another fab event from Introbiz as per usual 👍😎
It was also great to catch up with some old contacts and make some new ones.
I also once again really enjoyed the Online Business Support and Networking Event hosted by Pat Slattery and his The Outstanding Business Network at 11am until 1pm which runs daily.
I again got to enjoy two more inspirational stories from Inspirational people both he had great messages about Perseverance, and Perspective and how to change your energy to change your life via what if, spirituality and practicing gratitude.,
Thanks to Ken Falconer and John Donnelly for the great presentations 👏😎
It’s great to be a part of such a great Network as The Outstanding Network, in-fact its Outstanding! Thanks Pat for putting it all together🙏
I have had some many calls the past few days from all of this networking which is fab but I’m only 2/3’s the way through today as there still another “site to be fab” Event still to come at Introbiz South Wales tonight from 8pm till 9.30pm. See www.introbiz.co.uk/events
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
INTROBIZ SWANSEA ONLINE WORKSHOP
APRIL 1st 8.30AM-11AM
Customer Care As a Profit Source!:
Workshop with multi-award winning mentor and business strategist, Marianne who will guide us and equip us!
The workshop will help attendees to generate more sales (soft sales) and help attendees to ensure maximum customer spend. Come prepared to connect, engage, win business BUT its also a workshop and extremely interactive.
On Thurdsay 26th of March, we had Part 1 of an incredible 2 Part workshop by Marianne Petifor which challenged us to identify the value we can give at this time and figure out how to creatively position ourselves online to showcase this. Part 2 will be next Wednesday April 1st.
This is a great networking opportunity and a way to connect with clients, business owners, corporate companies and SMEs.
We’ll be Hosted by Bernie Davies and joined by Keynote Speaker Marianne Petifor of Frogmore Consulting delivering a workshop based on tried and testing Customer attraction and retention techniques. With more years than she wishes to admit successfully running 5 businesses using these skills, Marianne is more than qualified to help us through these times!
We know how important networking is to our members, so we will be hosting these Introbiz Swansea Online events during the times our original events would have taken place. The added bonus is wherever you are in the world, you can still network! A great opportunityI to network across our Region.
We pride ourselves on operating not only as a networking organisation, but as a connections agency. If there is any business or industry you’re particularly keen to get in front of, then we can make it happen! We’ll be connecting you to our newest members and associates so don’t miss this great opportunity.
FACILITATORS:
MARIANNE PETIFOR – FROGMORE CONSULTING
Marianne is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, mentor, and consultant specialising in customer experience management. Founder of five businesses within areas of Tourism, Healthcare, Property Management, Recruitment, and Social Enterprise. Marianne is principal consultant at Frogmore Consulting and holds a number of prestigious roles in the business community.
BERNIE DAVIES-OWNER INTROBIZ SWANSEA & WEST WALES
Bernie Davies is a Speaker, Trainer, Author, Coach and Business Mentor with an outstanding legal career in property who has now dedicated herself to helping businesses to network and market effectively. Founding Territory Council member of the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, Dynamo Role Model and Past Chair of the Neath Chamber of Trade, she is now Franchise Owner of Introbiz Swansea and west Wales. Swansea Black Icon and Excellence in Business Award winner; she connects and supports businesses across Swansea and West Wales.
AGENDA
8:30 JOIN , WELCOME AND UPDATE FROM BERNIE AND MARK
8:45 ONLINE NETWORKING:
– You will introduce yourself
– You will tell us about your business
– You will share any initiatives / projects
– You will ask us for any help you might need in terms of connections you need to make
9:30 WORKSHOP DELIVERY
CUSTOMER CARE AND SOFT SALES ONLINE
11AM WRAP UP
Book online now to the Introbiz Swansea Online Networking & Masterclass Event via the link.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Again I really enjoyed the Online Business Support and Networking Event hosted by Pat Slattery and his The Outstanding Business Network.
Two more inspirational stories from Inspirational people.
Thanks to Jennifer Byrne and Anthony Dolan.
It’s great to be a part of such a great Network as The Outstanding Network, in-fact its Outstanding!
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Had another great online business networking & business support event this morning with The Outstanding Network, hosted by Irish Business Coach & Entrepreneur, Pat Slattery on the Zoom platform.
I had the pleasure of listing to two great talks from two inspirational and honest business people with a lot to say and teach…
Lee Tunney-Ware
First up was Lee Tunney-Ware, A Keynote Speaker and Coach who’s Dyslexia taught him to think differently to others and who will get you to think differently if you take some time to listen to what he has to say! You can find out more about by listening to this recently filmed interview made following the event, by Aron O’dowd who was also on the event – http://aronodowd.com/leon-tulley-ware/
Breeda Hurley
The second speaker was Breeda Hurley, a Business Owner & Author, who’s tough struggles can inspire you to over come your own struggles in life. You can find out more about Breeda Hurley and her Survive to Thrive book here – http://breedahurley.com/my-book-survive-and-thrive/ and you can buy her book online here – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Survive-Thrive-Lifetime-Breeda-Hurley/dp/0995581207 .
I’m looking forward to more great online business networking & support sessions with The Outstanding Network, daily at 11am.
Thanks Pat for ousting such an Outstanding Event in your truly Outstanding Network.
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This morning I attended another fantastic online Business Networking & Business Support Group Event with Pat Slattery @slatteryp and The Outstanding Network.
You can join the Outstanding Network Group on Facebook and click the daily Zoom link to join the 11am, daily online networking and business support group event!
Today we had the pleasure of hearing from Dave Browne from the Black Donnelley’s – A Dublin Band who are currently based in Las Vegas, USA who are two times Guinness World Record Holders, one of which was gigging 60 Times Across 50 States in 40 Days and a Documentary Movie of this achievement is available to watch on Amazon Prime and many other platforms – see link to download.
This sounds like a great watch. especially for those who are Irish or Love Irish Music and Culture.
The Outstanding Network, Online Business Networking and Support Group Event is at 11am everyday and some other upcoming online Introbiz Networking Events can be found via the link.
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For Business Advice follow the link or visit one of our Blogs: Entrepreneur Zone | King of Marketing | The Voice of Social Media | Networking Grapevine | British Business News |
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
It’s been an incredible 3 days of Online Business Networking for me with 4 Events in 3 days.
First on Wednesday evening was the #Introbiz @Introbiz Cardiff, South Wales & Global #OnlineNetworking #Masterclass Events with Sharon Lechter @sharonlechter
Then it was the Thursday morning’s online Business Networking & Masterclass event with Introbiz Swansea & West Wales @IntrobizW and Marianne Pettifor @MariannePettif4
Friday morning then saw two online Business Networking Events:
The first being another Introbiz Event, this time Featuring former Apprentice finalist, Jess Cunningham @TheProdigalFox
This was followed by an online Business Networking Event with Pat Slattery @slatteryp and his Outstanding Network.
The Outstanding Networking Event is at 11am everyday and the list of upcoming Introbiz Networking Events Online is available via the link.
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For Business Advice follow the link or visit the Entrepreneur Zone
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For Business Advice follow the link or visit the Entrepreneur Zone
paulsmolinski from Introbiz says:🔥Surround yourself with successful people in business.
👊 See some of the #Introbiz upcoming online networking webinar events!
Over the next 2 weeks Introbiz have 4 exclusive online business networking events with top business entrepreneurs for you to choose from!
💥TOMORROW💥
Wednesday 25th March, 7pm-8:30pm
🔹Introbiz FREE Global Webinar Masterclass with Q&A from co author and founder of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’, Sharon Lechter – a 7 times New York Times Best Selling Author.
Friday 27th March, from 7:30am-9:30am
🔹Introbiz Online Networking Webinar with Q&A Apprentice Star and successful business women, Jessica Cunningham.
Wednesday 1st April, 7pm-9pm
🔹Introbiz FREE Global Webinar Masterclass with former COO of Virgin Media and business mentor to the Evans Property Group,£850M business Portfolio, Peter Wilcock.
Thursday 2nd April, 4pm-6pm
🔹Introbiz Online Networking Webinar Event with Paralympian and international speaker – voted top 5 keynote speaker from 1300 in UK, Danny Crates.
To find out more about these online business networking events or to book on to any of these business networking events please click here:
https://www.introbiz.co.uk/networking-events/
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Looking for networking events in Cardiff? Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through, you’ll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.
— Read more on www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom–cardiff/networking–next-week/
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Business Networking is probably the most effective and least expensive marketing method you can use to build your business or practice, especially if you are looking to do business in your local area.
Lots of business owners and practitioners I meet say that they don’t like to network, they don’t have the time to network, or they haven’t found it to be beneficial to their business in the past.
You can learn to like networking, especially if you learn to do it properly and start getting results from your networking and if you’re currently not getting any results from your business networking then you are probably getting it wrong somewhere, going to the wrong network or you may just have unrealistic expectations about the timing of results.
I do a lot of business networking both online and off.
As a natural people person who likes to talk, networking is relatively easy for me. But even if you’re a bit on the shy side or have reservations about the potential for success with business networking, you can gain value from your networking, if you follow certain guidelines.
Before looking at my Business Networking Tips the first tip for any Sales & Marketing activity is to work on a strategy or plan for that activity. So before you go Networking have a strategy in place.
Business Networking Tips – 1
Choose the right business network!
If you Networking in the wrong network, with the wrong people for you and your business then it can be hard to get any traction. Specialist Networking Organisations, Chambers of Commerce, men’s and women’s organisations, niche networking groups, special interest groups, placed you can volunteer at and membership clubs, buying groups & associations are all potential choices.You can also find a local MeetUp.com group in your area that might appeal to you or another specific event on Eventbrite. Business Expo’s & Conferences are also a great place to do a lot of Business Networking all in one day or over a few days.
“You might need to kiss a few frogs before you find the Prince.”
Business Networking Tips – 2
Choose the right venues!
Not every group of people will be right for you and neither will all locations. Choose groups where people congregate who share your interests and/or are potential clients. Find a location that your are comfortable in and that suits your needs. Also find somewhere close to you or your place of work so you can attend regularly and not miss events.
Business Networking Tips – 3
Choose the Right Time to Network!
Networking like a lot of things is about how much effort, consistency and momentum you can put in.
“The more you put in the more you can get out!“
So choose a regular business networking event that fits comfortably in to your working week so that you can consistently attend.
Business Networking Tips – 4
Develop relationships, friendships etc.!
Business Networking is not about giving it the hard sell. It more about building relationships and friendships with like minded people, that can lead to sales, referrals or even partnerships & collaborations further down the line. The idea is to get to know people, their products & services and their values and to allow them to get to know you, your business, your products & services and your values.
Often, people approach business networking a Sales strategy, with the hope of making a sale or getting a client straight away.
That’s not how it works.
People do business with those they know, like and trust and share a similar value system. It can take time to build up that knowledge and trust.
So approach a business networking event without any expectation of getting new business.
“Go networking with the idea of meeting new people, making friendships with likeminded people, learning some things and having some fun and see what happens from there!“
Business Networking Tips – 5
Dress appropriately and professionally for the venue, event and your business!
The way you appear can establish yourself as a successful person or not as the case may be. If you dress the part then you’ll also feel the part and this will come across to those who you are Networking with. This does not mean that you need to wear expensive clothes, but do wear something a bit on the dressy side and leave the comfortable baggy pants at home.
“If necessary, get advice from an image consultant or a fashion savvy friend.“
Business Networking Tips – 6
Always be prepared with lots of Professional Looking Business Cards!
Make sure you bring plenty of business cards, but only give them to people who show a real interest in what you do. Brochures or printed postcards can also be effective.
Business Networking Tips – 7
Always be prepared with a short, sharpe & concise description of what you do!
You should have a 10 or 15 seconds Elevator description of what you do for meeting people briefly at Networking events as well as a 1 minute and 5 minute more detailed and comprehensive version for occasions when you are invited to present your business is an allotted time slot. Remember to include your professional expertise and USP’s (unique selling points), etc.
“When working on this always the remember – what’s in it for me, the thing the other people will be thinking about as you tell them, and make this as good as you can for them and you’ll have their interest.”
Business Networking Tips – 8
Use Ice Breakers & Build rapport before going onto Business!
People need to relax and feel comfortable before they open up.
“Ask people about Themselves, Their Family, Holidays, Favourite Sports, Hobbies, Interests & Teams etc. Before you discuss business in order to relax people and get them to open up more.”
*You can also relax people and build trust by smiling and maintaining eye contact.
Business Networking Tips – 9
Ask good questions and listen to the answers!
You don’t have to talk a lot about what you do in order to find potential customers. Rather, ask people you meet questions about them and their business, then listen carefully to their answers. Find points of commonality that you can bring into the conversation.
“Look for problems that you can solve or solutions that you can provide, or a common business objective or shared cakes that could allow a partnership or collaboration.
Business Networking Tips – 10
Sit with, stand with or engage with people that you don’t know!
Many events have walk-around networking followed by a sit-down meeting of some sort. During the walk-around, do talk to people you have met before to enhance your relationship, but sit with people you don’t know in order to widen your network and meet potential customers, lead referral partners or collaborators.
“You can speak to those that you already know, after the networking event or in an arranged follow up meeting at another time.
Business Networking Tips – 11
Talk to people who are standing alone!
People attend networking events to meet others. If someone is standing alone, that’s the perfect opportunity to make a new contact. You might want to start the conversation by saying, “May I join you” or “I’ve not met you before, what’s your name”.
“People often feel awkward at Networking Events and as networking is about building relationships and trust, if you can help them out of an awkward situation then you are well on your way with that person.”
Business Networking Tips – 12
Move on – politely!
Don’t spend all of your time talking to one person. Gather the information you need, exchange business cards, if appropriate, and move on.
I often say, “I’d like to meet some more new people now. It’s been a great speaking to you.” And then move off!
Business Networking Tips – 13
Remember that givers get!
Focus on what you can do for others, not what they can do for you.
Business Networking Tips – 14
Don’t just walk around collecting business cards.
Take time to meet people, engage with them and see if you can help each other rather than just collecting cards for a database or mass email campaign etc.
Business Networking Tips – 15
Be memorable!
In a room full of others what makes you & your business stand out from the crowd?
You can bring props, not just marketing materials and business cards, something that visually shows off your expertise or helps others to understand what it is that you do.
Business Networking Tips – 16
Quote Testimonials & Case Studies!
Quoting Testimonials from your satisfied customers & demonstrating
how your product or service has helped others can help you to win new clients. Especially if these are for people already in the group.
Business Networking Tips – 17
Make referrals or Introductions!
Where possible, always provide the person you are referring to with a way of getting in touch directly with your contact, maybe cc them into an email, check back on progress and see if it was of value.
If you were introduced or recommended by someone, keep the person who made the introduction up to date with the progress/outcome.
If it was successful, a positive action would be to thank them publicly at the next meeting, as this not only demonstrates to others that the network is working, it can help to build both your and the referrer’s credibility within the group.
If an introduction wasn’t relevant, provide feedback as to the reasons why and how they can identify more positive referrals in the future for you.
Business Networking Tips – 18
Don’t forget to Follow up with the people that you have met and can work further with!
If you make a good connection with someone, after the event, send a note saying how much you enjoyed meeting them. If appropriate, send an article or some kind of information that they might find helpful.
“Don’t just add them to your mail list and try selling to them straight from the off.”
It’s actually not what happens at the networking event that is so important to your networking success. Your success is more to do with what you do after that initial introduction, once you have followed up.
Be pro-active in follow ups, use social media to connect with people you have met and ensure that you follow up anything that you have said you were going to do in a timely fashion.
Have separate 121’s with key individuals outside of the networking sessions, this will also help to avoid getting into any lengthy conversations during the event that may prevent you from meeting other people.
Business Networking Tips – 19
Remember that Business Networking is a process and not just a one-off event!
Take the time to develop relationships with people who interest you. Be proactive and invite someone to a one-to-one meeting so you can get to know them.
Remember that most business owners and practitioners are looking for connections. Be bold and step forward into their world.
Business Networking Tips – 20
If the Networking is working for you longer term:
Keep Going!
Networking can be a slow burner. It can take a while to build up trust within a group. Attend regularly, help others and have an effective follow up.
“Networking is about building up your network and relationships. You might not immediately get business from an event but one person you speak to might open a number of doors and that can happen straight away or further down the line, but not at all if you stop attending!
Business Networking Tips – Summary
Business Networking is an effective business tool for all smaller businesses, providing a platform to meet like-minded individuals and build connections for growth and development, both professionally and individually. There are a variety of networking groups and events out there to choose from at various price points and all offering different opportunities. Below are some ‘Top Tips’ to ensure that you get the best out of your investment.
If you are new to networking try to visit as many different business networking events as possible, talk to the regulars and find out if the group will fit in with your strategy before making a regular commitment.
If you would like to network with, meet, discuss a partnership or a collaboration with me please call: 07960 872549.
Regards
Mike Armstrong
Author of the Networking Grapevine Blog & Introbiz Business Network Ambassador & Inaugural Winner of their Networker of the Year Prize when they launched it in 2018!
If you are interested in getting involved in any of the below events or opportunities please give me a call on 07960872549.
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
Business Networking is probably the most effective and least expensive marketing method you can use to build your business or practice, especially if you are looking to do business in your local area.
Lots of business owners and practitioners I meet say that they don’t like to network, they don’t have the time to network, or they haven’t found it to be beneficial to their business in the past.
You can learn to like networking, especially if you learn to do it properly and start getting results from your networking and if you’re currently not getting any results from your business networking then you are probably getting it wrong somewhere, going to the wrong network or you may just have unrealistic expectations about the timing of results.
I do a lot of business networking both online and off.
As a natural people person who likes to talk, networking is relatively easy for me. But even if you’re a bit on the shy side or have reservations about the potential for success with business networking, you can gain value from your networking, if you follow certain guidelines.
Before looking at my Business Networking Tips the first tip for any Sales & Marketing activity is to work on a strategy or plan for that activity. So before you go Networking have a strategy in place.
Business Networking Tips – 1
Choose the right business network!
If you Networking in the wrong network, with the wrong people for you and your business then it can be hard to get any traction. Specialist Networking Organisations, Chambers of Commerce, men’s and women’s organisations, niche networking groups, special interest groups, placed you can volunteer at and membership clubs, buying groups & associations are all potential choices. You can also find a local MeetUp.com group in your area that might appeal to you or another specific event on Eventbrite. Business Expo’s & Conferences are also a great place to do a lot of Business Networking all in one day or over a few days.
“You might need to kiss a few frogs before you find the Prince.”
Business Networking Tips – 2
Choose the right venues!
Not every group of people will be right for you and neither will all locations. Choose groups where people congregate who share your interests and/or are potential clients. Find a location that your are comfortable in and that suits your needs. Also find somewhere close to you or your place of work so you can attend regularly and not miss events.
Business Networking Tips – 3
Choose the Right Time to Network!
Networking like a lot of things is about how much effort, consistency and momentum you can put in.
“The more you put in the more you can get out!“
So choose a regular business networking event that fits comfortably in to your working week so that you can consistently attend.
Business Networking Tips – 4
Develop relationships, friendships etc.!
Business Networking is not about giving it the hard sell. It more about building relationships and friendships with like minded people, that can lead to sales, referrals or even partnerships & collaborations further down the line. The idea is to get to know people, their products & services and their values and to allow them to get to know you, your business, your products & services and your values.
Often, people approach business networking a Sales strategy, with the hope of making a sale or getting a client straight away.
That’s not how it works.
People do business with those they know, like and trust and share a similar value system. It can take time to build up that knowledge and trust.
So approach a business networking event without any expectation of getting new business.
“Go networking with the idea of meeting new people, making friendships with likeminded people, learning some things and having some fun and see what happens from there!“
Business Networking Tips – 5
Dress appropriately and professionally for the venue, event and your business!
The way you appear can establish yourself as a successful person or not as the case may be. If you dress the part then you’ll also feel the part and this will come across to those who you are Networking with. This does not mean that you need to wear expensive clothes, but do wear something a bit on the dressy side and leave the comfortable baggy pants at home.
“If necessary, get advice from an image consultant or a fashion savvy friend.“
Business Networking Tips – 6
Always be prepared with lots of Professional Looking Business Cards!
Make sure you bring plenty of business cards, but only give them to people who show a real interest in what you do. Brochures or printed postcards can also be effective.
Business Networking Tips – 7
Always be prepared with a short, sharpe & concise description of what you do!
You should have a 10 or 15 seconds Elevator description of what you do for meeting people briefly at Networking events as well as a 1 minute and 5 minute more detailed and comprehensive version for occasions when you are invited to present your business is an allotted time slot. Remember to include your professional expertise and USP’s (unique selling points), etc.
“When working on this always the remember – what’s in it for me, the thing the other people will be thinking about as you tell them, and make this as good as you can for them and you’ll have their interest.”
Business Networking Tips – 8
Use Ice Breakers & Build rapport before going onto Business!
People need to relax and feel comfortable before they open up.
“Ask people about Themselves, Their Family, Holidays, Favourite Sports, Hobbies, Interests & Teams etc. Before you discuss business in order to relax people and get them to open up more.”
*You can also relax people and build trust by smiling and maintaining eye contact.
Business Networking Tips – 9
Ask good questions and listen to the answers!
You don’t have to talk a lot about what you do in order to find potential customers. Rather, ask people you meet questions about them and their business, then listen carefully to their answers. Find points of commonality that you can bring into the conversation.
“Look for problems that you can solve or solutions that you can provide, or a common business objective or shared cakes that could allow a partnership or collaboration.
Business Networking Tips – 10
Sit with, stand with or engage with people that you don’t know!
Many events have walk-around networking followed by a sit-down meeting of some sort. During the walk-around, do talk to people you have met before to enhance your relationship, but sit with people you don’t know in order to widen your network and meet potential customers, lead referral partners or collaborators.
“You can speak to those that you already know, after the networking event or in an arranged follow up meeting at another time.
Business Networking Tips – 11
Talk to people who are standing alone!
People attend networking events to meet others. If someone is standing alone, that’s the perfect opportunity to make a new contact. You might want to start the conversation by saying, “May I join you” or “I’ve not met you before, what’s your name”.
“People often feel awkward at Networking Events and as networking is about building relationships and trust, if you can help them out of an awkward situation then you are well on your way with that person.”
Business Networking Tips – 12
Move on – politely!
Don’t spend all of your time talking to one person. Gather the information you need, exchange business cards, if appropriate, and move on.
I often say, “I’d like to meet some more new people now. It’s been a great speaking to you.” And then move off!
Business Networking Tips – 13
Remember that givers get!
Focus on what you can do for others, not what they can do for you.
Business Networking Tips – 14
Don’t just walk around collecting business cards.
Take time to meet people, engage with them and see if you can help each other rather than just collecting cards for a database or mass email campaign etc.
Business Networking Tips – 15
Be memorable!
In a room full of others what makes you & your business stand out from the crowd?
You can bring props, not just marketing materials and business cards, something that visually shows off your expertise or helps others to understand what it is that you do.
Business Networking Tips – 16
Quote Testimonials & Case Studies!
Quoting Testimonials from your satisfied customers & demonstrating
how your product or service has helped others can help you to win new clients. Especially if these are for people already in the group.
Business Networking Tips – 17
Make referrals or Introductions!
Where possible, always provide the person you are referring to with a way of getting in touch directly with your contact, maybe cc them into an email, check back on progress and see if it was of value.
If you were introduced or recommended by someone, keep the person who made the introduction up to date with the progress/outcome.
If it was successful, a positive action would be to thank them publicly at the next meeting, as this not only demonstrates to others that the network is working, it can help to build both your and the referrer’s credibility within the group.
If an introduction wasn’t relevant, provide feedback as to the reasons why and how they can identify more positive referrals in the future for you.
Business Networking Tips – 18
Don’t forget to Follow up with the people that you have met and can work further with!
If you make a good connection with someone, after the event, send a note saying how much you enjoyed meeting them. If appropriate, send an article or some kind of information that they might find helpful.
“Don’t just add them to your mail list and try selling to them straight from the off.”
It’s actually not what happens at the networking event that is so important to your networking success. Your success is more to do with what you do after that initial introduction, once you have followed up.
Be pro-active in follow ups, use social media to connect with people you have met and ensure that you follow up anything that you have said you were going to do in a timely fashion.
Have separate 121’s with key individuals outside of the networking sessions, this will also help to avoid getting into any lengthy conversations during the event that may prevent you from meeting other people.
Business Networking Tips – 19
Remember that Business Networking is a process and not just a one-off event!
Take the time to develop relationships with people who interest you. Be proactive and invite someone to a one-to-one meeting so you can get to know them.
Remember that most business owners and practitioners are looking for connections. Be bold and step forward into their world.
Business Networking Tips – 20
If the Networking is working for you longer term:
Keep Going!
Networking can be a slow burner. It can take a while to build up trust within a group. Attend regularly, help others and have an effective follow up.
“Networking is about building up your network and relationships. You might not immediately get business from an event but one person you speak to might open a number of doors and that can happen straight away or further down the line, but not at all if you stop attending!
Business Networking Tips – Summary
Business Networking is an effective business tool for all smaller businesses, providing a platform to meet like-minded individuals and build connections for growth and development, both professionally and individually. There are a variety of networking groups and events out there to choose from at various price points and all offering different opportunities. Below are some ‘Top Tips’ to ensure that you get the best out of your investment.
If you are new to networking try to visit as many different business networking events as possible, talk to the regulars and find out if the group will fit in with your strategy before making a regular commitment.
If you would like to network with, meet, discuss a partnership or a collaboration with me please call: 07960 872549.
Regards
Mike Armstrong
Introbiz Business Network Ambassador & Inaugural Winner of Networker of the year (2018)!
Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me
