Networking

Networking is one of the most important aspects of growing a business. You should take every opportunity to Network and build your Networks. The aim of Networking is to build relationships which will assist you in growing your business.

Your expectations from Networking should be that you build relationships that could result in you finding better suppliers, market leads, supporter groups and ultimately opportunities to lead to more sales. The more people that know of your business the more opportunity for referral business. It is well documented that more business is generated from referred clients hence the importance of Networking.

Your Business Adviser can help you to identify networking opportunities and the networks that you may already have (clubs, family & friends etc) and how to make the most use of them. The SSBEC has many opportunities for you to practice your networking skills and build your networks of opportunity including;

Workshops,

Functions (Business Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners)

Coaching Programs

Women in Business Group (SWIB)

Association with the Southern Business Associations Alliance (SBAA), and

Our members network - to name a few.

Check our website events calendar regularly for networking opportunities.