Uckfield Matters April 2019

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usinessmatters SO YOU WANT TO NETWORK? by Sue Edwards Having lived and worked in Uckfield for over 23 years, it’s great to see how business flourishes here. Many businesses have been here for years, both on the High Street and the industrial estate – always buzzing with activity. So, how about networking? No doubt you already have a good online presence, however doing business face-to-face can often work better. More business owners or their staff are attending networking nowadays. To find networking events in your area, I recommend Eventbrite. It’s one of the best resources for finding networking, seminars, workshops. There is quite a lot going on around the Uckfield area, and I use it about once a week to see what’s new. It can be tailored to your requirements and preferred town. If you sell mostly to local clients, you may prefer to network locallly. And if you reach further afield, it’s good to network - you never know who you might meet. Uckfield hosts excellent networking opportunities, with the Chamber of Commerce being the largest with over 200 members. SO, WHY NETWORK? • It's a great way to connect with people you may not otherwise meet. • Helps to get your name ‘out there’ • If your business is not 'visible', networking is a good way to start. • Gives you the opportunity to meet business owners in person. • Meeting with potential clients faceto-face can be more fruitful than them visiting your website. • Meet competitors who offer services that you don’t and you may be happy to collaborate with. • Ask for feedback or advice on anything, if you need it. Sometimes networking can be disappointing and feel like a waste of time, particularly if not many people turn up. But, I’ve been to networking where only four other people have attended, and it’s still proved worthwhile. Quality often wins over quantity. On the other side of the coin, some meetings I’ve attended are 80 plus. At these events it’s often hard and timeconsuming to find the right person to talk to and if you’re not careful you can get stuck talking to someone with whom you have no or little interest at all. I usually try to politely say ‘it was nice to meet you…..’ and move on. So, do more networking as part of your marketing strategy, whatever the size of your business. It is worth it! 54
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