Business Networking

Why persistence is the key to successful networking

Why persistence is the key to successful networking

by | 11 Jul 2023

If you go to a networking event and run around the room handing business cards to everyone and only giving them a token level of attention, they’ll remember that you made them feel insignificant.

Would you do business with someone that made you feel insignificant?

By attending networking events regularly and connecting with the same faces on an ongoing basis, you can build a cheerleading squad for your business, but only if you make people feel valued.

7 things no one tells you about freelancing

7 things no one tells you about freelancing

by | 4 Jul 2023

During my years of providing business advice to start-ups, I realised that a lot of the things that I took for granted weren’t obvious to those just starting up. In recent years that seems to have exasperated as my TikTok feed is full of people giving out incredibly bad, unrealistic advice.

So here’s my reality check for you.

7 benefits of attending network events

7 benefits of attending network events

by | 7 Feb 2023

Last week I wrote a beginner’s guide to how to get the most out of networking events, but what I didn’t talk about is why you should attend. Some of the benefits are obvious, while others are less so. If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, here are some things you might not have thought about.

7 tips for newbies to networking

7 tips for newbies to networking

by | 24 Jan 2023

Like the idea of networking but find the thought of walking into a room of strangers a little intimidating? That’s perfectly normal! Click through to find out what to expect and how best to preare.