Networking

Business Networking In Essex

Networking is a great way to build your business. As a way to learn about your sector, the acquisition of new knowledge both on the vertical and lateral perspective. It is a way for you to broaden your perspective and learn more about your customers and their needs.

We champion open networking to enable you to get the most out of any event in a way you are more comfortable with. We do hold some events with exciting and educational speakers too, and there are panel events which provide brilliant opportunities to get your questions answered.

Networking Events

For your convenience, and to maximise your opportunities, we offer networking events at various times of the day and locations across Essex. Each of them attracts different audiences comprised of both members and visitors.

As part of your membership, you can attend any or all of our events across Essex which will enable you to meet the widest variety of those interested in your business.

Our events include the following:

Informal Networking

Member In Focus

Conferences

Business Shows

Expert Panels

Social Meetings

Locations

We have utilised many sites across Essex, however, our current locations include:

  • Billericay
  • Boreham
  • Brentwood
  • Buckhurst Hill
  • Chelmsford City Centre
  • Harlow
  • Maldon
  • Romford
  • Shenfield
  • Wickford
See All Upcoming Events

6 Top Tips for Effective Networking

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Look, Listen and Learn
You have two ears, two eyes and one mouth. To maximise the potential in any meeting it is best to use them in a similar proportion. Learning about others and their business will enable you to grow yours.
Always remember your business cards
It shows you are organised and professional. People often put little notes on them as a reminder of where they met you, when and why they should connect with you. It is also easier to link up with you on social media platforms.
Be open and honest
Relationships are built over a period of time and rely on gaining trust. Open and honest gains trust: trust builds business.
Be confident, everyone is there for the same reason
Everyone is there to build their business you have the opportunity to do the same. We have all felt like a rabbit in the headlights at our first networking meeting, but you have an equal right to speak to anyone in that meeting.
Networking is relationship building
Successful networking is about consistency and not about one hit wonders. Being consistent can help you be recognised and become known more easily.
People buy from people
Building relationships helps people feel more secure in their dealings with, or recommending, your products or services.