{"id":485,"date":"2022-12-30T07:27:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T11:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-you-can-start-networking-in-style-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2022-12-30T07:27:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T11:27:20","slug":"how-you-can-start-networking-in-style-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-you-can-start-networking-in-style-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Start Networking in Style in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Profit<\/a>
\n<\/p>\n

\n

Are you completely new to networking<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Then this article is a great place to start. Networking isn\u2019t hard on paper\u2026you go along to online and in-person meetings, make new connections and build relationships, and those relationships lead to more work so you can grow your business! The challenge is that in reality, it isn\u2019t quite so straightforward, as our emotions get involved and make things much tougher.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s incredibly common for nerves to creep in and to feel overwhelmed and apprehensive when it comes to networking \u2013 even when it isn\u2019t new to you. But how can you become more successful at it, feel less self-conscious, and make networking work for you and your business?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a few tips to help you embrace every business networking opportunity you get, so you can grow your business and achieve your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rock up with confidence<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you want to keep those nerves at bay and ooze confidence at networking get-togethers, you\u2019ll need to downplay it rather than seeing it as a big occasion. Try not to put pressure on yourself and see it as a casual meet-up with a bunch of people with similar goals to you. To help you relax in the run-up to the event, be sure to set achievable goals and expectations before you go.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your chin up and your goals in mind \u2013 positivity is key. One easy goal for your first networking meeting is very simply to speak to one other person and see where the conversation goes. Introduce yourself and your business, but take the time to listen to their story, too. It\u2019ll only take a few minutes and will be over before you know it, so it\u2019s nothing to fear. You may even enjoy it and want to speak to a few more people, too!<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

\u201cYou can close more business in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you.\u201d \u2013 Dale Carnegie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Where to go networking<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve never been networking before, it might not be very easy to find a group \u2013 but only because there\u2019s so much choice and you don\u2019t know where to start your search! Groups come in different sizes and styles, so it\u2019s important to find one that suits you and your business. Informal, formal, big, small\u2026 the choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\n

For your first meeting, start small to ease yourself in \u2013 a big group could prove too daunting, and stop you from feeling comfortable enough to get involved. After all, you want to make a strong first impression!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering which group to opt for in the long-term, give a few a go! Get a feel for them, speak to as many people as you can, and see which one suits! You\u2019ll know when a group feels right for you, and you can see where those all-important relationships are most likely to be built. If a group doesn\u2019t feel like the right for you, give a different one a go.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get more leads and referrals<\/b><\/h2>\n

This will happen for you, as long as you put the effort into building those relationships. If you take the time to get to know people, and then check in with them and support them, they\u2019ll see you as a trustworthy and reliable contact who they can call on. And when they feel that way, those leads and referrals you\u2019re looking for will come a-knocking. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve made relationships with people who you trust, and they\u2019ve had a positive experience working with you, you can even ask for referrals! But don\u2019t rush this, as you don\u2019t want to inadvertently push people away or try and force the relationship along too quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you do get an opportunity to work with someone you\u2019ve met at a networking group, go above and beyond to offer more value than they\u2019re expecting, as then, they\u2019ll be much more likely recommend you and introduce you to more of their contacts!<\/span><\/p>\n

Grow your business<\/b><\/h2>\n

By investing your time and effort in networking<\/a>, you will gain more business through the relationships you make, and you will be able to grow your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

We know that it\u2019s not easy, going networking for the very first time. And that\u2019s why we want to give you all the advice and tools that you need so you can walk in with confidence and make the most of the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

2023 is just around the corner, and you have the chance to make it the year you make networking work for your business. And the benefits could be incredibly amazing for your business, just like they have been for ours, and many business owners we have worked with over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Profit<\/a>
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you completely new to networking? Then this article is a great place to start. Networking isn\u2019t hard on paper\u2026you go along to online and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":486,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-success"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=485"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}