“Just a Bird and Her Two Kids”

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Every now and then, something is said in business that stops you in your tracks. Recently, one of our members was invited to a networking group. The networking group in question did not say up front which group it was. They took payment for the ticket and only revealed the night before that it was […]

Business Networking in Leeds: Finding the Right Group for Your Business

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Leeds has a thriving and varied business community, with everything from independent tradespeople and family businesses to professional services firms, digital agencies and major national organisations. For a small business owner, that creates plenty of opportunities to make connections, but it also means there is a considerable choice when it comes to business networking in […]

How Networking Can Help You Grow Your Business in 2025

Discover how business networking can help you grow your business in 2025 through referrals, stronger relationships, collaboration and new opportunities.

Running a small business in 2025 means having more ways to market yourself than ever before. Search engines, social media, email marketing, paid advertising and an increasing range of AI tools can all help businesses reach potential customers. However, with so much communication now taking place online, personal recommendations and genuine business relationships continue to […]

Business Networking in London: How to Build the Right Connections

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London offers an extraordinary number of opportunities for business owners. It is home to companies of every size, from sole traders and start-ups to international organisations, and almost every profession and industry is represented somewhere within the capital. However, having millions of businesses and professionals around you does not necessarily make it easier to build […]

How to Get More Referrals Through Business Networking

Diverse business owners building professional relationships and sharing referrals at a business networking event.

One of the main reasons people join a business networking group is to generate referrals and, ultimately, new business. However, simply attending a meeting, introducing yourself and exchanging contact details is unlikely to produce a consistent stream of opportunities. Successful referral networking depends upon building relationships with people who understand your business, know the type […]