Category: Networking
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Launching Business Buzz in Oxfordshire
In February 2018, Business Buzz will be launching in Oxfordshire. With one of the original founders of Business Buzz, Katrina Sargent now heads up the Oxfordshire region. She is keen to serve the local business community and build a vibrant network events programme that complements the existing activities and groups to support growth and success…
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How do you know if Business Buzz is the right networking group for you?
This internet thingy is brilliant, but you can’t ignore the business that good old fashioned face-to-face networking can drum up. Our friends over at Colprint are big fans of networking groups. You can read their top tips for finding good networking groups on their blog. When your business deals in services, or trades physical products which…
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Business cards – where business begins!
This guest blog is from Jo at Oyster studios who specialise in brand and designing marketing campaigns. www.oysterstudios.com The exchange of a business card represents the beginning of most business relationships and opportunities. This blog explores what makes a good business card that will create the right first impression and be both useful and memorable. Face-to-face…
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How to use business networking for more than just sales leads
Business networking, through events like breakfast clubs, can bring new sales leads for your business. It’s true that people buy from people, and being able to meet with other business people who are most likely local to you, and are in need of products and services themselves, is a good way of promoting yourself and…
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Why People FAIL in Creating Business Relationships by Lirone Glikman
Networking is undoubtedly a fabulous and practical way to get yourself and your business exposed to new opportunities. You get to know new people, new interesting businesses, you learn about other’s ideas, perspectives and share your own. While doing so, you collect information about the other person so you will know enough to decide if…
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What Your Business Cards Say About You
When you are in business first impressions count and so you want to make sure that your business cards sell your company instantly to potential customers. Whether you are handing them out at networking events or adding them to a direct mailing business cards are a great way to market your services and make sure…
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Small Business Networking – Does it Work?
As a small business it often feels like every penny counts, yet the conversely the old adage ‘you’ve got to speculate to accumulate’ also seems worryingly true. So when it comes to generating new business leads, exactly what should your small business be doing? Networking, that’s what. Small business networking is a great way of…
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Mayor of Hertford Visits Business Buzz in Hertford
The Mayor of Hertford attended the launch event of Business Buzz in Hertford in February. The event attracted over 50 local businesses looking to network and collaborate. Our Hertford event is hosted by Jan Hunter and David Porter, who run Knight Property Management in Hertford. Come along for informal business networking in Hertford on the…
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Top Tips for Organising a Business Event
A successful business event can have a positive impact on your working life and the profitability of your company, so it’s important to plan it well to make sure you get the best out of it. If it’s your first time, you may understandably be feeling a little daunted at the prospect. If you’re an…