Networking

If you are planning on joining a networking organization, here are a few things you should probably know.
Business Networking – Some Important Tips
Author: ben maffin
While the seasoned business man or woman will know the advantages of networking, those newer to the game will not always know what they should be doing or how they should be doing it. When you are thinking about spending your hard earned cash on a networking event, you need to think about some important questions. A good business networking event is a cost efficient way of increasing the potential number of customers. A bad one wastes your time and money. Will it increase your sales funnel? The only reason you should be networking is to increase the amount of sales you have coming into your business. If your sales do not increase then it’s a social occasion not a networking event, go out with your friends instead. BNI Indigo allows you to hand out as many business cards as you want every week to the other members of the Chapter and their visitors. It increases your potential client exposure and who knows, maybe one of the BNI Indigo Chapter members might need your services?! ‘Givers gain’ plays a large part of the BNI Indigo networking philosophy. This is where other members of the BNI Indigo Chapter actively suggest you to their business colleagues and friends effectively increasing the amount of people who know about you. There’s not many other networking events which do this How much commitment do you need? Time is money. If you are in an ineffective networking event you could be somewhere else making money or getting more clients. At BNI Indigo you only need to attend once a week, and if you cannot make it there is usually a substitute available. Why be somewhere else though when you could be actively promoting your business?! How much business will you get? This is really important and something you should always ask the network event. Always find out what the average return of investment is per business. BNI Indigo has an excellent return of investment. Will you enjoy it? This is a simple question. The more you enjoy something the better you are at it. BNI Indigo has a good group of professional and friendly people. New members and visitors alike are made to feel welcome and encouraged to pass out as many business cards as possible. Conclusion Not all business networking organizations are alike. Some will merely want to take your money off you and leave you to get on with the networking yourself. BNI Indigo supports their members and offers training on how to get the most out of networking events.

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About the Author:
Ben Maffin is a 31 year old entrepreneur who after reading Physiology and then Law in Bristol now lives in Oxton, on the Wirral Peninsula.

Since forming MBL Design Limited, Ben Maffin has worked with some of the largest companies in the UK including Camelot Group, Boots Retail International and Cadbury Trebor Bassett

Adopting a 'hands on' approach Ben Maffin has project managed large database developments including the UK's most comprehensive piece of online Claims Management software which has been developed by MBL Design.