5 Steps To Networking For Success

by Female Business Network

Some business owners really enjoy networking, getting out and meeting new people. For some, just the thought of it actually stops them from attending events...and this is such a shame, as I see networking as one of THE best ways to grow your audience, grow your con dence and grow your business.

Hello there, I’m Janine Friston, founder of the Female Business Network, and I’m on a mission to help people network the right way, and go from “networking-hesitant”, to “networking-con dent”con dent in trying some new things, to challenging yourself and understanding how networking can, and should be part of your marketing and business strategy.

1) Don’t sell - if all you do is promote your business and sell, this turns people away. People generally don’t like being sold to. Introduce your business and how you help your clients. If people want to nd out more they can approach you to ask.

2)Have conversations - ask questions, listen, add value and have genuine conversations. This will also help you relax at the event.

3) Take a buddy with you if you’re nervous about attending an event. This will help you with that initial walk into the room. But, make sure that you don’t spend all of the event talking to your friend. Challenge yourself to speak with just one new person at each event, and before you know it you’ll be growing your audience and becoming more confident.

4) Follow up after the meeting - connect with and message people you’ve met at an event, maybe arrange to have a coffee or a call to get to know each other more. Start to build that relationship.

5) Be consistent - like all things in business, you have to show up consistently. So, make sure you attend as many of the group events as you can. People need to get to KNOW you, LIKE you and TRUST you.

And finally...

Have fun - running a business is the best thing, so enjoy meeting people, growing friendships, growing your community and growing your business as a result of networking the right way!

If you’d like to join a friendly online networking community, then the Female Business Club membership could be for you. We have members from the local area, as well as across the UK. So, if you want to network with friendly and supportive women in business, and get help in achieving your business plans and goals, then I’d love to welcome you into our community.

Please check out the Female Business Club or get in touch with me: Email: janine@femalebusinessnetwork.co.uk www.femalebusinessnetwork.co.uk

So, whether you’re experienced at networking, or new to this activity, I’d like to share some of my networking tips with you.