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The BUSINESS NETWORK MEMBERSHIP – Some frequently asked questions
What types of membership are there?
You may join one specific network eg Swansea, for just £350 + VAT. More than one network eg Swansea and Cardiff (or all six networks) will cost just £600 + VAT. Both types of membership may be spread over 12 monthly payments
Is Membership specific to me?
No, Membership is Corporate and applies to your Company. You may send up to two representatives to each event but we ask wherever possible that decision makers come along
Can we attend Business Networks in other areas?
You can attend each network once as a guest, but to attend regularly you must become a member. We have a number of members who have joined all six local Business Networks and they get a large part of their business from or through their fellow members. We all have contacts and by sharing and recommending, the amount of business done increases substantially.
Does the Membership fee include the lunch?
No you pay separately for each lunch you attend – although the cost for members is less than that for guests
Can I invite guests to the networking events?
Yes you can and they will be made very welcome. You can stipulate whether you want to sit with them or not. You may invite others yourself or give us their contact details and we will invite them on your behalf.
How many competitors will be there?
We restrict membership to a maximum of four in a category and will ensure that you are not sat with a competitor. In fact our software ensures also that you will not sit with the same person two months in a row.
Can I influence who I sit with?
Yes, if you let us know who you would like to sit with we will put you together as soon as you both book. This can be by named person or by category of business.
How do I become a Speaker?
Simply by having an interesting topic to talk about and asking me for a slot.
Can I hold a seminar before a lunch?
Yes, and often the room is at no charge. Just speak to me about your idea.
How do I get access to the Membership list and can I email them all?
Once you join we will send you a detailed Membership Pack which includes the website access code. Each Member has a link to their own website so you can get more details about them.
We do not encourage Members to email junk to one another, as everyone would soon get fed up. However, if you have a special event coming up we will add it to our regular Member Update and send it free of charge to everyone on your behalf.
How long does it take to get business from other Members?
That depends on what you have to offer and how you put it across. We do however run a free seminar yearly on how to make the most of your attendance and are always happy to give advice. The Business Network has been running successful networking lunches since 2001 and the fact we are still here and have members who have been with us since the start shows that the lunches are a success.
OK, in a nutshell, what separates the successful networkers from the less successful?
The more successful networkers put the dates in their diary and they attend every month. They plan what they are going to say and listen intently for any opportunities. They work with the other members by sharing contact information (it’s not just me you’re talking to – it’s the 150 people I know) and they give other members the chance to pitch for any purchases they make. If people get to know you, like you and trust you then you will get business.
Any last advice?
Yes, if after four or five events you are not making in-roads then do speak to us and we will see how we can help. |