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For some, the word networking conjures up images of large groups of people in suits, standing around in hotel function suites, exchanging business cards. That still happens of course, but platforms such as LinkedIn and online or virtual events have expanded the networking field exponentially...
Networking may be technically defined as ‘developing and maintaining a network of business contacts’ but in practice it’s about meeting people, building relationships, improving your knowledge and gathering information. It's also considered by many as the most effective way of finding opportunities.
For many people, the ultimate purpose of networking is to generate new business by finding potential new business partners and obtaining word-of-mouth referrals, recommendations and introductions. However, networking can also help to:
- Share or learn about new ideas
- Find out what competitors are up to
- Gather general or specific industry information
- Get help with problems from people with appropriate knowledge and experience
- Keep up to date with new industry developments, regulations and policies
- Form relationships with potential partners
- Research the business interests of speakers and attenders at networking events
- Develop a short business pitch to be used in conversation with event attenders
- Keep a supply of business cards handy at all times
It can take a number of months to develop business relationship and alliances, so it is important to have a plan for when and how to follow up with new contacts in order to encourage further meetings or invitations to events.
Successful, sustainable networking is predicated on reciprocity, or put another way, apply the sales negotiation principle of ‘you gotta give to get'. People will remember you if you engage with your network often, not just when you need something. Offering advice, comment, information and support will make you memorable.
We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special online gathering on Thursday, 28th July as we bring together the wider X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) family for a unique networking event.
We’ll have XFE Ambassadors, beneficiaries, business-owners from the military community, partners, and finalists from the prestigious Soldiering On Awards! Our 2022 Awards finalists will experience for the first time the camaraderie and professional rewards that regular attendees of Military in Business® events have come to expect.
We’re delighted to confirm that our keynote speakers for the event will be Ren Kapur and Martin Wing , respectively CEO and Executive Chairman of X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) and Soldiering On Awards .
This promises to be 90 fantastic minutes of networking and knowledge exchange, interspersed with some top-notch military banter!
As with all XFE events, attendance is free of charge but places are limited – so don’t delay, reserve your free place now.
Join the Free Military in Business® Virtual Networking Event today!
For some, the word networking conjures up images of large groups of people in suits, standing around in hotel function suites, exchanging business cards. That still happens of course, but platforms such as LinkedIn and online or virtual events have expanded the networking field exponentially…
