Small Business, Big Network

Paul is a voice over artist, radio presenter and massive lover of business networking. In fact, it was within a networking group that his business model radically changed. People had recognised that his 60 second presentations were always well received and started seeking his advice on how they could improve their own presentations, and he was happy to help. Then, in a one-to-one meeting with a bu...

In this episode I chat to author, publisher and founder of International Online Networking Day, Ladey Adey Ladey has always loved meeting people and learning more about their businesses – and as her networking prowess has grown she has learnt how to benefit both their businesses and her own.    She says , “My life wouldn’t be so rich without business networking.  I use business...

Networking takes place in two main ways - online and offline (or in-person), but within those categories are lots of sub-genres of networking meetings. Some meetings are very formal with a set format, others are a complete free for all, and most are somewhere in between. Different styles of networking suit different people. Have a listen and see what most appeals to you.

Now you know what networking is (and what it isn't), the next question to ask is 'why should you do it?' We've established that networking isn't about selling (though we do want people to buy from us ultimately), so what are you going to get out of going to networking meetings? Some of the things I've got out of going to networking events are: great suppliers information about other meetings to tr...

In this very short trailer episode you'll find out a little about your host, that's me, Liz Drury, and get taste of what's to come on the Small Business Big Network podcast. If you're a small business owner you'll know that unless people know about you and what you do - you're not going to get any work. You'll also know that marketing can be expensive, and you probably haven't got lots of cash to...

We all network all the time without even thinking about it, but networking for your business needs be more intentional. As well as understanding what networking is, it's just as important to understand what networking isn't. It's all about making connections - and it most definitely isn't about making sales. There are two main types of networking - in person and online, and there are lots of sub-g...