What Is Business Networking?
Networking is word-of-mouth referral in order to gain new contacts and potentially new business.
Networking is not about selling. It is about building and nurturing business relationships. It provides you with the opportunity to meet new contacts, to build business relationships, get to know, like and trust others, with a view to gaining new business.
When you attend a networking event, keep in mind that new business might not just come from the people you get to meet, but from the people they know. You are there to learn about other businesses and their needs so you can provide referrals. They, in return, are there to do the same for you.
For some, this is a scary concept, but it really doesn’t have to be. If you think about it, you are already doing it nearly every day. How often do you recommended a good restaurant, web site or movie?
Metro-Venture provides fun, relaxed events to take the fear out of networking.
In addition to networking, Metro-Venture offers the opportunity for members to apply for the annual Follow Your Dreams award. This award is offered in support of women entrepreneurs to assist with growing or expanding their business.
