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Thank You for Making the First East Kent Business Show a Huge Success A Day of Connections, Collaboration and Community As we begin to recover from what was not only an incredible day but also one of the hottest days of the year, we wanted to take a moment to say one very important thing……
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What Should Your Tactics Be for Business Networking? Lessons from the World Cup: Finding the Right Strategy for Success With the World Cup well underway, football fans around the globe are witnessing one of the most fascinating aspects of sport. Every team enters the tournament with exactly the same objective: to progress through the competition,…
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Why It’s Important to Attend Business Networking Shows How Exhibitions and Business Shows Can Accelerate Your Growth In today’s increasingly digital world, it’s easy to assume that online marketing, social media, and email campaigns are enough to grow a business. While these tools are undoubtedly valuable, there is still something incredibly powerful about meeting people…
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What Is Your Seat Worth at Business Networking? Why the Value of a Networking Meeting Is Far Greater Than the Cost of Attendance When business owners consider attending a networking meeting, one question often comes up almost immediately: “Is it worth the money?” Whether a networking event costs £15, £20, £30, or more, many people…
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Relationship Networking Why Building Genuine Connections Creates Better Business Opportunities For many people, the phrase “business networking” still creates the same familiar image. A room full of professionals exchanging business cards, delivering short sales pitches, and quickly moving from one conversation to the next. While traditional networking certainly has its place, more and more business…
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How Business Networking Meetings Are Like Going to the Funfair Why Networking Should Feel Exciting, Engaging, and Full of Opportunity For many people, attending a business networking meeting can feel like arriving at a busy funfair for the very first time. There’s noise, energy, movement, unfamiliar faces, and a mixture of excitement and nerves all…
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The A to Z of Business Networking Your Complete Guide to Better Connections, Conversations, and Business Growth Business networking can sometimes feel overwhelming. What should you say? Who should you speak to? How do you stand out? And how do you turn conversations into real opportunities? The truth is, successful networking isn’t about memorising a…
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What Makes A Bad Networking Meeting? And Why the Right Environment Makes All the Difference Not every networking meeting delivers value. We’ve all experienced it — walking into a room full of people, only to leave feeling like nothing really happened. No meaningful conversations, no clear opportunities, and no real sense of connection. So what…
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Business Networking Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint Why Success Isn’t About Crossing the Line First This past weekend, the London Marathon once again captured the attention of the nation. Thousands of runners took to the streets, each with their own goal — whether that was finishing their first race, beating a personal best, or…
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Simply Business Club Member Benefits Everything You Get From Day One — And How It Helps You Grow Joining a business networking group should feel like an investment — not just of your time, but of your growth, visibility, and future opportunities. At Simply Business Club, membership is designed to go far beyond a weekly…
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