Networking and Events

Nature Coast Enterprise facilitates a variety of industry networking and events for business.

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.

 

Click here to view the business breakfast series.
Click here to view other business networking events.