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Choosing the right networking event

March 3, 2011 By admin

There are no hard and fast rules to choosing the right networking event for your and your business but there are however, some things that you might want to consider before committing to attend.

Is the event relevant to your business area?  You can find this out easily enough by researching the company holding the event.  If you look online I am certain that there will be reviews from candidates from past events that will help you to decide whether this is the right event for you.

Networking events can come in all guises, from an away day with your peers to an evening out bowling.  Do you want to attend a formal presentation from an expert but meet other contacts or do you want to participate in a more informal outing.

How much expenditure are you prepared to commit? An away day can be costly as you have travel expenses and overnight stays in hotels to consider as well as the events costs.  This is why it is so important to check that this event is going to be right for your business. [Read more...]

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Boosting Morale – Team Building and Corpporate Events

February 18, 2011 By admin

In the current economic climate employers are looking at ways to streamline businesses and cut costs, measures taken by employers can sometimes stretch employees by asking that they take on extra tasks on occasion without the ability to offer any financial reward.  This is where corporate events are great ideas.

This may seem to contradict the need to cut costs but a corporate event need not be an expensive and lavish affair.  A drink after work with colleagues can be a great team building session.

The point of a corporate event is to spend time with your colleagues in a more informal setting and get to know the people that you spend your working days discussing business matters with. [Read more...]

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Presenting A Business And Putting Together A Business Presentation

February 13, 2011 By admin

To most of us the very idea of public speaking fills us with dread, particularly if we are making a business presentation to fellow experts in a particular field.  The best way to prepare is to research your subject and practise your presentation before you have to present to peers.
Business presentations are not all about the slides that you create, these are great visual aids and prompts, but people actually want to hear what you have to say.  It is a certainty that you have a great wealth of knowledge to draw from on the topic that your business presentation is about; trying to read from slides could distract you and disturb the flow of your speech.
When preparing your presentation think about your audience, do they already know the basics of what you are going to present or are you speaking to people with little if any knowledge on your chosen subject.  Cater your presentation accordingly.
In your opening slide summarise what your presentation is about in a few punchy bullet points.
Use the rest of your slides for visual aids such as graphs, pie charts, pictures and close with a similar summary to cover what has been discussed.
Ask a friend or colleague to listen to your presentation and give you some honest feedback, is the presentation snappy throughout or is there too much detail?  A trusted friend will help to identify parts of your presentation that need to reworked. [Read more...]

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How Can A Corporate Event Help Morale In Business/Team Building For Business

February 7, 2011 By admin

Team building for business is a company’s way of recognising employee needs in both personal and work-related aspects. It comprises of stages that lead to positive outcomes, where strengths are reinforced and weaknesses are given solutions. It does require an effort, since the employees work hard on team activities to build a much stronger relationship with one another, therefore fostering a sense of togetherness within the group. There are a wide range of fun corporate events and team building activities that include conferences, motivational days, outdoor activities, themed evening corporate events, treasure hunts, sailing/powerboat days and corporate hospitality. One thing that all team building exercises have in common is that they involve getting co-workers to engage with one another, so that each member feels an integral part of the team. The main reason a company pursues team building events is that they are thought to produce higher worker productivity.

People in all workplaces talk about being in a team, but few understand how to create the experience of effective team work. Successful team building for business requires attention to each of the following: [Read more...]

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Sponsoring Social Media Events

January 31, 2011 By admin

As more and more business people are increasing their use of social media it makes sense to start participating in these events through event sponsorship. Over the past few years more social media events for business have begun occurring. They range from day events and educational seminars, to networking events over breakfast or a lunch date. Therefore sponsorship of these events is a logical next step and cost-effective promotional tool.

Good reasons why to sponsor social media business events:

• Promotion through social media drives, viral word of mouth: a good event will naturally promote itself and its sponsors. Facebook posts, Tweets, and LinkedIn comments will increase visibility and viewers will spread the word.
• It helps to promote your social media properties: this will include links to your Twitter account on tweets and Facebook Page when posted on Facebook. [Read more...]

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How To Choose The Right Networking Events For You

January 25, 2011 By admin

Whether you are trying to emerge into a new field, expand an already established business, or get new clients, networking events are crucial for business growth. Building a relationship face to face, is extremely important when establishing genuine relationships with people who could provide an opportunity for you. Although the internet and social media platforms have made getting business easier, there is still a great advantage to attending networking events. However, being selective is the key. Attending any type of networking event does not necessarily get the results you are after. It is important to be strategic, and to choose the networking event that can put you in the ultimate position to meet the right type of people. With a game plan, that includes research of your ideal market and client, you can find events that could win you new business, referrals, or in the least a new network that will help you achieve your goals and enhance your business. [Read more...]

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Can business events help you in a crisis?

December 11, 2010 By admin

There are many business events available to all sectors of industry, but in harsh economic times should we cut back on the financial cost of attending / organising a sometimes costly business event?

I would argue yes! The benefits of business networking do outweigh the cost and time expense in my opinion. If nothing else, business events generate enthusiasm and new ideas that can remotivate you. [Read more...]

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