Establishing connections has become extremely important for people who wish to grow their business in today’s world. So why not make this easier by having everyone in a single room instead of meeting them one by one at different places? Sounds good, right? This is exactly what speed networking does. A speed networking event gives a person access to numerous individuals in different fields and allows them to build new contacts.

Here are some speed networking tips for a perfect participation:

  1. Do your research- understand the event, research about who is going to be there and how useful the event can be for you (making new contacts, reconnecting with colleagues you may have worked with in the past, contacts you are looking forward to) and how you can be useful to others. In short, preparing in advance can help you can make the most out of it.
  2. Set goals- think about who you want to meet, why you want to meet them, how many new contacts you want to make, what are the key points you are going to speak about, think about the projects that you want to speak about and the ones you have in mind.
  3. Self- promotion- be sure to have business cards to hand out on the day of the speed networking event. A portfolio and a few copies of your CV could also come handy if the opportunity presents itself. Also make sure that your websites and other details are up to date.
  4. Network effectively- The speed networking events is a perfect opportunity to build your contacts. In order to give your best, remember to be confident, proactive and listen to what others have to say (it will help you target your audience more effectively and show people that you are interested).
  5. Make sure to mingle- speed networking events are for you to make as many contacts as possible. So make sure to take full advantage of this and talk to many people. Don’t spend a lot of time talking to just one person. Exchange business cards and exit politely

Don’t forget that you can put all these tips into practice at any of our regular networking events and three Expos this year, in Swansea, Newport and Cardiff. You can find out more here. 

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