One of the most important aspects of a Business Forum event is the opportunity for businesses networking with one another. Networking is not just about finding new customers - it is an opportunity to find out about other businesses, how they do things and share experiences.

Networking Hints & Tips

• Plan how you are going to network - don't leave it to chance.
   
• Have a standard way of introducing your business - in a nutshell this is what we do...
   
• Listen to what people have to say.
   
• Have plenty of business cards with you and give them out.
   
• Collect plenty of business cards from others .
   
• Do not try the hard sell!
   
• Look beyond the person you are talking to - who is in their network?
   
• Keep it informal - the conversation should be a mix of business and pleasure.
   
• Talk to people who you don't already know - widen your network.
   
• Don't forget to network with the support agencies.