How to make the most of your visit

Business networking is not the easiest or most natural for some, especially if you have never been to a networking meeting before.

If you are nervous or anxious, don't worry - you will made to feel welcome and be put at ease. Everyone in the room had to go to their first networking meeting at some point in time, so they can relate and appreciate what it is like to be a virgin networker! Over time, like developing a muscle, you get stronger and feel more comfortable.

Give it go.

To help you make the most of it, here are a few pointers:

Be prepared - make sure you know what you are going to say in your elevator pitch (it is fine to write it down and read it out; particularly if you are new to all this
Bring business cards (and any other marketing material you have including banners - there are no restrictions or extra costs for promoting your business at an event
Have at least one goal you want to achieve from attending the meeting e.g. meet 2 new people, get a 1-2-1 meeting with another person in the diary, share a top tip and so on
Come with a positive outlook and a smile!

For more pointers, download this free guide.

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<p>I started my own HR business about 5 years ago and have been a member of The Business Community for almost the same length of time. Not only have I <strong>gained business</strong> from networking with the group but I've also found <strong>like-minded and supportive business owners</strong> who are always willing to listen and offer their advice. It is <strong>great value for money</strong> and I'd highly recommend giving it a go.</p>

I started my own HR business about 5 years ago and have been a member of The Business Community for almost the same length of time. Not only have I gained business from networking with the group but I've also found like-minded and supportive business owners who are always willing to listen and offer their advice. It is great value for money and I'd highly recommend giving it a go.

Sue Pardy - face2faceHR

<p>From starting my own business just over 12 months ago, the <strong>support of this network group has been amazing</strong>. It is <strong>great value for money</strong> and there are free workshops to help you build your business. I would highly recommend The Business Community.</p>

From starting my own business just over 12 months ago, the support of this network group has been amazing. It is great value for money and there are free workshops to help you build your business. I would highly recommend The Business Community.

Nicky Buckley - East Midlands HR

<p>A <strong>truly supportive group</strong> of people. We network to make friends and generate business, BusComm has done both for me. I look forward to many more years of membership and recommend this group to anyone looking to <strong>develop meaningful and profitable business relationships</strong>.</p>

A truly supportive group of people. We network to make friends and generate business, BusComm has done both for me. I look forward to many more years of membership and recommend this group to anyone looking to develop meaningful and profitable business relationships.

Damien O'Dwyer - Business Growth Midlands

<p>It is the <strong>best networking group</strong> I have ever been part of. The other members have given me such a <strong>warm welcome</strong> into the community and they are all <strong>supportive towards your business</strong>. The way Paul Green has structured the business community is<strong> fantastic and very well thought through</strong>. There is a whole host of opportunities to give your <strong>business exposure</strong>.</p>

It is the best networking group I have ever been part of. The other members have given me such a warm welcome into the community and they are all supportive towards your business. The way Paul Green has structured the business community is fantastic and very well thought through. There is a whole host of opportunities to give your business exposure.

Joseph Mogale - Strategic Web Success