Speed Networking with Women in Business Group!

Wendy and I do a lot of networking - it is a great way to advertise our brand, and keep the name in the forefront of people's minds!

We went along to our first 'speed networking' event with the Women in Business Group at Dummer golf club and there were about 30 women in all.

As well as being able to meet lots of new people, we were also able to have a go at having one shot of a golf ball for a raffle prize. It was as much as we could do to hit the ball (I had forgotton how difficult it could be - my one experience in a driving range resulted in me hitting the ball backwards as the club swung back!! Everyone in the driving shed had to duck very quickly, as the ball rebounded back and forth around the shed!!)

It was a very upbeat and energising event - although it was difficult to hear what was being said all the time, due to the noise level, as you can imagine with that many people talking! We met some lovely people, and there were at least 2 or 3 people we will be following up with, as we hope there is a potential for future business!

Once the networking was over, we sat with a couple of other ladies and chatted about all sorts of non business topics, which caused us much laughter!

These events can sometimes seem quite daunting, and yet there is always something to be gained or learnt from them. Be prepared for these events to be a long term strategy, the aim is to make long lasting relationships and know that each person you meet knows at least 20 other people, who are the people you are really after.