Networking - Business Support Sussex
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Networking
When starting up or in a small business, networking can be a great opportunity to build your business through support, lead generation and establishing your credentials in your market sector. It can be daunting walking into a crowd of people you’ve never met, perhaps they’re not your sort of people, perhaps your service doesn’t need local businesses to operate. However you look at it, the positives far outweigh the negatives.
When starting out, treat each networking event as an opportunity to leave an impression and inform people of who you are and what you do. These are the most important aspects to begin with. As you begin to establish relationships and build confidence, look to expand your networking spectrum. Every meet is an opportunity and you get out what you put in.
First Steps in Networking - Virtual Networking
Sussex Business Network
Get started by registering free with the Sussex Business Network. Complete the profile and your business will be listed on the website along with your contact details and website if you have one. The Sussex Business Network is new but as it grows we will evolve it to incorporate formal events too.
Wired Sussex
If you’re in the creative or professional services industry, you can add your business profile to the Wired Sussex member directory free of charge. Visit www.wiredsussex.com/directory and fill out the form for a business listing and access to a host of other features.
Event Networking
BNI Sussex
A Europe-wide business networking initiative, BNI is a great forum for any business and is one of the most comprehensive networking services in Sussex. Look for your local BNI Chapter by search their website at www.bnisussex.com.
Business Network Sussex
Business Network Sussex gives you the opportunity to network both on and offline. Raise your brands awareness, meet new people and generate more business by visiting their website at www.businessnetworksussex.co.uk.
1066 Business
1066 Business provide an online business directory, local business events and an online discussion forum for all businesses in the 1066 region. For more information visit www.1066business.co.uk.
Sussex Enterprise
As always, our local enterprise agency’s offer a networking service for local businesses and provide a wide range of business benefits. To join, visit www.sussexenterprise.co.uk or call 0845 678 8867.
More Networking Opportunities
Networking clubs are popping up all the time. Some are specialised, some are localised. Use the web to search for networking events in your area and enquire about the services provided.
Get started here: http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=business+networking+sussex