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What represents value to you when you attend a Networking event?

As an event organiser that facilitates Networking events, I am always keen to understand what elements could I add that would enhance everyone's experience and add perceived value to each and every one of them if I could.

Some say its all about the speaker. Some suggest of course its who they meet and whether they could be someone that they might have a transaction with. Others it's the ambiance, the venue, the drinks and finger food to bring a relaxed winding down to their…

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Added by Andrew Widgery on June 14, 2010 at 17:44 — 3 Comments

Why Authors Should Draw

Confident Creative

I've just finished reading an excellent book by Cat Bennett called The Confident Creative.

I do remember being quite good at art when I was at school but got thrust down the academic route and now I'm one of those people who's drawings look like they are done by a 7 year old.



I would dearly like to be able to draw and paint but it's one of these things on the To Do list that I… Continue

Added by Tom Evans on June 10, 2010 at 13:30 — No Comments

If you were Prime Minister - What would be your first ten priorities ?

I'm reposting this blog here on Peter's behalf as I've decided to not to have forums on the Group pages...

Originally posted by Peter Lambert Hartley on March 23, 2010 at 11:56pm in Surrey Business Club...

This is probably the hardest job to perform in the UK, and the…

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Added by Keith Grover, NiS Founder on June 7, 2010 at 19:50 — No Comments

Sales Active or Sales Ready?

Ever been frustrated by a prospect with whom you had a ‘great meeting’ and subsequently submitted a detailed proposal(s) – but the order has not been placed despite further ‘We are still interested’ conversations?

To you the prospect’s ‘need’ is obvious and the business case sells itself – so why the delay in placing the order?

This apparent disconnect is often the result of a ‘need without a problem’. A need may have been identified but it hasn't become a problem that…

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Added by Graham Whittle on May 10, 2010 at 15:32 — 2 Comments

Writing Effective New Business Letters

Writing Effective New Business Letters



There are many types of letters. Letters of complaint, ‘thank- you’ letters, letters for job applications, for accepting a job offer, for resignations and so on. These tend to be of a functional nature. The more difficult to write are letters of introduction to a new business prospect. Here are some suggestions to help you get past the gatekeeper and on to the desk of the person you want to contact. Many… Continue

Added by Steve Bridger on May 1, 2010 at 4:30 — No Comments

Watch Brad Burton (founder of 4networking) on Working Lunch (BBC2) tomorrow...

Weve just received an email from 4networking telling us to watch this TV programme tomorrow - you may want to do the same. If you do miss it you should hopefully be able to catch it on BBC iPlayer.



Chris has seen Brad Burton speaking at an event previously and he's a fantastic character - you can't fault his energy and desire to succeed as evidenced by the way 4networking has grown in a very short space of time. By his own admission he's not everyone's cup of tea, but for many people… Continue

Added by Keith Grover, NiS Founder on April 28, 2010 at 22:17 — 2 Comments

Data protection checklist

This checklist will help you to comply with the Data Protection Act. Being able to answer ‘yes’ to every question does not guarantee compliance, and you may need more advice in particular areas, but it should mean that you are heading in…

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Added by Suzanne Dibble on April 23, 2010 at 15:23 — 1 Comment

Head and shoulders photos

Went along this morning and had a great time - Sam was great and made me very relaxed - so now I await my CD with my photos.

I am looking forward to having a photo to put up instead of my lovely blue outline!!

Rosemary Hemmett - accounts-wise.

Added by Rosemary Hemmett on April 22, 2010 at 20:58 — 3 Comments

Need a professional mugshot to use online? You won't find better value than this...

Coincidentally, following my (controlled) blog-rant - see below - about the insanity of not having a photo of yourself to post online, I just got an email from NiS Member Lottie Skuthe-Cook letting me know about a photography session at Regus Guildford next Thursday morning - 22 April - which could be the answer to that problem.

Samantha Falconer tells me places are filling up fast, so if you'r e interested, give her a call asap. Here are the…

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Added by Keith Grover, NiS Founder on April 16, 2010 at 14:32 — No Comments

Make your business card work hard for your business

Make your business card work hard for your business



If you’re given a rectangular waste of space masquerading as a business card whip out a pair of scissors, neatly shred it into a hundred pieces and throw them up in the air like a thousand missed opportunities. Finish by staring into the startled eyes of the giver who is still reeling from this grievous, vicious attack on company property.



Explain that his company is guilty of committing one or more of the following crimes… Continue

Added by Steve Bridger on April 10, 2010 at 19:08 — 2 Comments

Selling B2B - Why not advertise for free, forever

Generate More Sales



B2BOffers.co.uk
is an unique portal for businesss that sell products and services to other businesses.



B2B Offers enables all businesses to put up offers on the B2BOffers Portal at any time to generate additional sales. Remember to check out the offers and save money when…
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Added by Philip Waite on April 7, 2010 at 12:57 — No Comments

FREE Business Assessment

Why not complete our online ’self assessment’ now?…



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Added by Andy Hamer on April 6, 2010 at 11:30 — No Comments

'Fess up and Face up, Invisible Man (or Woman) - you'll make new friends, and win more business!

I have a confession to make: I'm no oil painting (as any of you who've met me would confirm :0) That goes double right now, as I am sporting a magnificent black eye, for reasons which are too complex to explain here...



However I do post my photo on profiles all around the web. Not vanity, just sanity. I want people to know I'm a real person, warm, approachable - in fact, as Ecademy founder…

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Added by Keith Grover, NiS Founder on March 31, 2010 at 20:30 — No Comments

How Long is 60 Seconds? - How to write an effective 'elevator' business pitch

How to Write an Effective 60 Second ‘Elevator’ Business Pitch



You’re at a networking event or a seminar/conference/exhibition or trapped in a proverbial ‘elevator’ and have the chance to make a great first impression. What do you say to promote your business and gain a new business client? 60 seconds is all you’ve got to make an impact and the clock is ticking.



But, how long is 60 Seconds? The answer- Is… Continue

Added by Steve Bridger on March 17, 2010 at 14:14 — 3 Comments

Up date – Lose one of your largest customers!

Up date – Lose one of your largest customers!… Continue

Added by Andy Hamer on March 11, 2010 at 20:08 — 2 Comments

Let's Connect!!

Hi to all you Surrey Networkers!

I've just joined & already I recognise a lot of you out there from various events. I think Keith has had a great idea & I'd like to support him on this site as much as possible. In the first instance, please connect to me across these platforms:



http://www.ecademy.com/user/davidsimpson8…



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Added by David Simpson on February 24, 2010 at 16:36 — No Comments

FAST TRACK YOUR BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS - myebook.com

Explore the business promotion opportunites of an ebook with www.myebook.com



A swift blog to break to the news that my new ebook 'Fast Track Your Business Writing Skills - http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=24293 and the 52 training chart accompaniment :… Continue

Added by Steve Bridger on February 19, 2010 at 15:04 — 3 Comments

Top ten video blogging mistakes and how to avoid them ....

As those of you who know us and/or have read Penny Power's ecademy Community Blog about us, prior to building a portfolio of property and a portfolio of web content and contribution, my husband Nick and I previously worked in the TV industry.



I was a former MTV VJ turned Producer/Director of music based programming and Nick was a camera-man.





We were used to working on 16mm film pop and rock video shoots… Continue

Added by Vanessa Warwick on February 15, 2010 at 15:52 — 2 Comments

Information required by law on UK websites

I get lots of queries on this, so hope it is useful.

Information required from all UK website operators

  • Your name.
  • Your geographical address.
  • Your details including your e-mail address.
  • If you are subject to an authorisation scheme, details of the relevant supervisory authority.
  • VAT…
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Added by Suzanne Dibble on February 8, 2010 at 14:30 — 4 Comments

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