1. Bev Brough STRATEGIC SOCIALISING

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

3. If networking is so important...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Everyone can learn how to NETWORK FOR SUCCESS

14. NETWORKING needs to be STRUCTURED for SUCCESS

15. Networking at events is not a time to sell…

16. … it is a time to make connections.

17. PREPARATION There is more to networking than just turning up!

18. PARTICIPATION You actually have to do something!

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

20. PREPARATION

21. Create an interesting introduction

22. PARTICIPATION

23. Let people talk about THEIR favourite subject...

24. PLANNED FOLLOW-UP

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

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