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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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What Makes a Good Networking Meeting? And How Simply Business Club Helps You Get the Most From Every Event Not all networking meetings deliver the same experience. Some leave you feeling energised, inspired, and full of new opportunities. Others can feel rushed, surface-level, or unclear, leaving you wondering what you actually gained from attending. So…
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Just Because the Schools Are Off, Doesn’t Mean You Should Be When the school holidays arrive, routines shift. Mornings feel different, schedules become more flexible (or more chaotic), and attention is often split between business and family life. It’s a natural time to slow things down slightly — and for many business owners, networking is…
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Spring Clean Your Approach to Business Networking Spruce Up, Tidy Up, Polish Up and Bring New Life to Your Networking Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer, the mornings feel lighter, and there’s a natural sense of renewal in the air. It’s the time of year when we open the windows,…
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Conversation and Support: What Questions Should You Ask at Business Networking? At Simply Business Club, networking is built on two key principles: conversation and support. It’s not about standing up, delivering a polished pitch, and sitting back down. It’s about creating meaningful dialogue, sharing experiences, and helping each other grow. That’s why, as part of…
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St Patrick Drove the Snakes Out of Ireland — But Are You Driving People Away at Business Networking? Top O The Morning To You All!  And we hope you’re wearing green. Every year on St Patrick’s Day, people across the world celebrate Irish culture, good fortune, and the legendary story of St Patrick driving the…
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The Airline Safety Card for Business Networking What Business Networking Can Learn From the Safety Card in Your Seat Pocket If you’ve ever flown on an aeroplane, you’ll be familiar with the airline safety card tucked into the seat pocket in front of you. It’s a simple, visual guide explaining what to do before take-off,…
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The East Kent Business Show 2026 Join Us on 26th June at Riverside Conferencing (10am–4pm) If you’re looking to raise your business profile, build powerful local connections, and create genuine opportunities for growth, the East Kent Business Show 2026 needs to be in your diary. Hosted by Simply Business Club, this exciting business exhibition takes…
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