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Networking For Beginners

Networking For Beginners

Do want to know more about networking for beginners? Are you new to business networking? If so,  this short blog will provide you with a general rule of thumb to maximise networking opportunities. What Is Networking? Firstly, let’s define what networking is! Networking is a valuable tool for business professionals looking to build relationships and referrals. It can open up…

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How to Harness the Power of Referrals and Networking for Your Business

How to Harness the Power of Referrals and Networking for Your Business

Hi, I’m Chartered Marketer, Tracy Heatley.  As I small business marketing and networking specialist, I would like to share some practical advise on how to harness the power of referrals and networking for your business. Introduction As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to grow your brand and increase your customer base. The power of referrals and networking is one…

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New Year Networking Tips

New Year Networking Tips

New year networking tips to help you get your New Year off to a cracking start! New year networking tips for business people who are planning to start networking or get better results next year. If you want to be networking with purpose to get results then this is the blog for you. This is the perfect time for business…

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Don’t Just Try – Triumph!

Don’t Just Try – Triumph!

The Difference Between Try And Triumph Don’t Just Try – Triumph! What’s this all about? I recently came across a thought provoking quote, on Instagram, which is sensational.  I believe it is a quote by American Professional Basketball Player, Marvin Philips., so I thought I’d share it. As you ponder on it for a moment, notice how this quote make…

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Networking Planning With Purpose

Networking Planning With Purpose

  Networking planning with purpose is fundamental to your networking success!   Why Plan Your Networking With Purpose Networking is part of your marketing mix, which is why you must plan your networking with purpose. It’s highly effective way of communicating your marketing message to get referrals.  Essentially, you’re purposely creating positive word-of-mouth about your business. Like any other form…

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How Can Networking Help My Business

How Can Networking Help My Business

Grow traffic company logo About 6 years ago, I looked into how networking can help my business. I had just moved to a new town (Bacup). I didn’t know anyone. I was suffering from a back condition that meant I was in pain most of the time. I was trying to grow a business. My husband was working away for long hours. My son had started primary school and I hadn’t spoken to anyone other than the dog for quite some time.

 

I needed to get out and I needed to meet new people. I needed to start growing my business. I needed to build a community. So I went to a networking meeting.

 

Since then, my business has gone from strength to strength. Whilst the road hasn’t always been an easy one, we’ve now got a strong company that I’m immensely proud of. Business networking has been a huge part of that journey so, when people ask me (as they do often) ‘how can networking help my business?’, I tell them honestly that, done correctly, business networking can be one of the most powerful tools in your marketing arsenal.

In this blog post, I’m going to give you the five main ways business networking has helped me to grow a successful, award winning search marketing agency. Read on to find out more.

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A Networking Poem

A Networking Poem

World Poetry Day In honour of World Poetry Day, this networking poem is for you. Since I was a child, I’ve loved to write poems, because I could have fun with words.  It’s just one of those things that seems like second nature, so it would be rude to miss this opportunity.   My Networking Poem Networking’s definitely your best…

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Networking Road Map

Networking Road Map

Networking Road Map – first things first! Why Have A Networking Road Map? With the new Government Road Map in place, there is light at the end of the tunnel and the hope of face-to-face networking events and meetings commencing, by June 2021. So, now is the time to push forward even more with your networking activities. There is often…

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