Networking and Events
Nature Coast Enterprise facilitates a variety of industry networking and events for business. Networking business to business is encouraged as it can create real opportunities for sharing information and ideas with like-minded people. It also provides a platform to profile your business and learn about what other businesses do.
Networking is all out making connections
When you think about networking, think about making lasting connections and relationships.
It is critical that businesses are well connected and one way of achieving this is by attending networking functions that align with you and your business. Tips for networking and making lasting connections include:
- 1. Add value, be clear about your objectives and show credibility to others first.
- 2. Know your elevator pitch to showcase your business and passion.
- 3. Dress and act appropriately as first impressions do count.
- 4. Take a good supply of business cards.
- 5. Be able to make small talk to start a conversation.
- 6. Remember to add value and give consistently before you receive.
- 7. Always be polite and respectful to others.
- 8. Broaden your view to add value to the entire network of others.
- 9. Move on from a network if it does not suit your objectives or personality.
- 10. Always follow-up, under promise and over deliver.
KEA New Zealand's Global Network
Kea is New Zealand’s global network. Their mission is to connect New Zealand with the rest of the world by building a network of global citizens who take an active interest in the future of our country.
Kea’s ultimate goal is for the home of the world’s greatest travellers to become the world’s leading nation without borders - for New Zealand to think, act, and engage more globally by utilising our offshore population of expatriates and honorary citizens.
Click here to learn more about KEA and how you can connect with expatriate New Zealanders that can help grow our economy through international trade and investment, or who can help build your brand and reputation on the world stage.
Wellington Young Professionals Network
Wellington Young Professionals is Wellington’s leading networking organisation for young professionals. It is a not-for-profit organisation established to nurture personal and professional development. Target members is anyone in the first 15 years of their career and living, working or wanting to make connections in the Wellington region.
Click here to learn more about the Wellington Young Professionals network.