Article by Mike Anderson (NSBC Founder & CEO)
Building up to The Business Show :: Africa in September, let’s not forget that this presents the most powerful B2B networking opportunity. It’s no secret to say that the best networkers double and treble sales quickly on a shoestring budget.
To be a world-class networker is quick and easy, so let’s see how and then go for it.
Article by Mike Anderson (NSBC Founder & CEO)
Building up to The Business Show :: Africa in September, let’s not forget that this presents the most powerful B2B networking opportunity. It’s no secret to say that the best networkers double and treble sales quickly without spending any money.
To be a world-class networker is quick and easy, so let’s see how and then go for it.
There is little doubt that one of the key success ingredients is to grow your business by building relationships through networking. Networking must be a key part of your marketing strategy. Business networking can provide the ultimate platform to meet like-minded individuals, build relationships and get to know other businesses.
Article provided by Glue Up
Community management is the process of building an authentic community. This could be business's customers, employees, or partners through various types of interaction. With community management, a brand is able to utilize opportunities to interact with their audience to create a network in which they can connect, share, and grow.
Article provided by Glue Up
Tysons, Virginia – Glue Up, a leading cloud-based all-in-one CRM platform operating in over 50 countries around the world, continues to revolutionize the way business professionals connect and build relationships with its new and improved Speed Networking Tool 2.0. Glue Up’s Speed Networking is the ultimate virtual community engagement tool. It takes the traditional value of a face-to-face networking experience and enhances it with advanced smart matching technology that allows attendees to network digitally.
With many events moving to an online platform, being able to network online has become crucial. But how do you network online without spamming the live chat with your business details which can cause people to think less of your business? Here is how to network online in a productive way.
With wearing a mask and social distancing becoming more and more of the norm, small businesses have had to move online to meet their potential clients. But where and how can you network effectively online? Here are six ideas on networking online.
At a recent online National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) event, Mr Oscar Siziba, Managing Executive for Absa Bank’s Gauteng and Limpopo regions, gave small business owners tips for creating effective digital networks.
Having a digital presence is a part of any business, but the environment in which we now find ourselves has made it even more vital for small businesses to relook at their online strategies. To speak to your customers effectively, you need to be where they are, and at the moment they are online. It is at times like this that it is key to stay even closer to your customers and you need to manage your online presence in the right way. For small businesses; online communities and social media platforms enable them to share views on industry matters, network and generate business opportunities.
Article provided by PayFast
Without a doubt the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global economy that will be felt for years to come. In South Africa, we felt the brunt of it when our economy was forced to come to an almost complete standstill as a direct result of lockdown. What may have felt like the end of times with civilians panic buying in hoards followed by the complete desolation of our streets, quickly turned into a manageable reality or a “new normal” as we all came to understand the necessity of staying at home to flatten the curve.
Networking may be a daunting experience for some, but hopefully with guidance on avoiding some of these blunders you will be able to sail safely through the sea of lead generation.
People often say “it is not what you know, but who you know”. And this couldn’t be more true for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their businesses. By networking with like-minded, professional business owners, entrepreneurs and industry leaders you will be able to nurture relationships which could lead to phenomenal opportunities for your business.
