Author: Stuart Wilson

The Advantages of Networking in the Winter Months

Now the Weather Has Turned, Turn Your Attention to Business Networking: The Advantages of Networking in the Winter Months As the weather has turned, the mornings are darker, and the air carries that familiar bite of winter, it becomes far easier to retreat indoors and avoid early starts or evening events. The colder season naturally…
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Why Business Networking Can Be Like Roadworks

Why Business Networking Can Be Like Roadworks When Done Incorrectly We all hate roadworks — and they seem to be everywhere right now… You know the feeling. You’re cruising along on what should be a quick, simple journey. The road is clear, the weather is decent, your mind is on your destination. And then —…
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Building Your Business Networking Profile

Why Building a House is a Lot Like Building Your Business Networking Profile & Presence At Simply Business Club we often use metaphors to help our members understand networking in a fresh way. One of our favourites? Building your business networking profile and presence is a lot like building a house. The analogy holds true—if…
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Why Your Business Networking Is Like Your Autobiography

Why Your Business Networking Is Like Your Autobiography In the world of business, we often talk about networking as a transactional activity – exchanging cards, making connections, closing deals. But what if we re-frame it as a story – your business networking journey as your very own autobiography? That’s how Simply Business Club thinks about…
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The Business Show 2025

Simply Business Club at The Business Show London 2025 – Join Us at ExCeL! We at Simply Business Club are delighted to announce that we will once again be attending and exhibiting at The Business Show 2025, one of the UK’s most influential events for entrepreneurs, startups, and business leaders. Dates: 12th & 13th November…
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The Evolution of Business Networking

The Evolution of Business Networking Business networking has long been a cornerstone of commercial success. From informal gatherings of tradespeople to sophisticated virtual platforms, the way professionals connect has transformed enormously. In this article we’ll trace the evolution of business networking — its origins, development, current state and future trends — and explore how the…
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Planes, Trains & Automobiles: What Your Networking Style Says About You Meeting new people at a business networking event is a lot like choosing your mode of transport. Some people arrive fast and bold like a jet, others prefer the steady rhythm of a train, and some cruise in with the balance and reliability of…
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Networking to Beat Loneliness in Business

How Attending Business Networking Meetings Can Help Prevent Loneliness for Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners Running a small or medium-sized business is rewarding, but it can also be lonely. Without colleagues to bounce ideas off or share challenges with, many business owners face both professional and personal isolation. The long hours, responsibility, and constant pressure…
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Cartoon Characters Networking

If Retro Cartoon Characters Attended a Business Networking Meeting Networking can sometimes feel daunting — but what if we imagined it through the lens of classic cartoon characters? Let’s face it, we’ve definitely all met characters at business networking events If Bugs Bunny, Betty Boop, and Popeye strolled into a Simply Business Club event, how…
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The Power of Time

The Power of Time in Business Networking In the world of business networking, time is more than just a resource — it’s a strategic advantage. At Simply Business Club, we understand that making every minute count can be the difference between a casual chat and a meaningful connection. That’s why time, timing and time management…
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