Think about why you are going. There are so many events you could spend all day, every day at one event or another but look at the list of events and make sure there is a valid reason for you to attend. (And getting a free breakfast isn’t one of them!!!) When I started out I attended 3-4 a week to help build up my business. I now do 1 or 2, you have to find the balance that is right for you.
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I regularly search through the events in South and West Yorkshire Regions. I have created a “Valley Library of Events” below. These are the ones that I have found to be useful and have helped me to build connections, get support and ultimately find new clients.
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Sheffield Chambers 'Networking Thursdays' an informal business networking at Blend Kitchen - a monthly meeting on the second Thursday of every month. No need to book, simply come along, you can meet our Sheffield Chamber Team, see what we have to offer and of course meet likeminded Sheffield businesses. Relax with a coffee and a [...]
This event will provide a forum for SME business owners and professionals who wish to network and build business relationships. The informal, yet organised, atmosphere of this event puts everyone at ease to provide maximum benefit for all attendees. The format for the event is designed to enable knowledge-sharing alongside developing new connections via a [...]
No need to book, simply visit us at Cubo on the last Thursday of every month for informal networking. Welcome to Sheffield Chambers 'Drop-In Networking' an informal business networking at Cubo - a monthly meeting on the last Thursday of every month. No need to book, simply come along, you can meet our Sheffield Chamber [...]
The Doncaster Business Showcase takes place on Thursday 2nd February 2023 Business Doncaster would like to welcome you to the Business Showcase 2023. From its humble beginnings 15 years ago it has grown to be the largest business networking event of its kind in Yorkshire - make it YOUR business to be part of it.
Helping your business to grow and what better way to meet new businesses and make new contacts from across the area than at the City Region Business Networking Event. Please come and join us to promote your business and grow your network.
Welcome to Sheffield Chambers 'Networking Thursdays' an informal business networking at Blend Kitchen - a monthly meeting on the second Thursday of every month.
Barnsley & Rotherham Construction Forum are providing a great opportunity for other businesses to ‘meet the buyer’ at the next Construction
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Feel free to pop in for a short break or stay for the whole thing. It's totally up to you. Simply grab yourself a brew, and then say "hello" to fellow networkers. Date: Wednesday, 15th February 2023
Peer Networks are different to a traditional classroom development programme. Characteristics of a peer network learning environment include: Informal Agenda set by the group members Peers talk about their challenges and overcome them through conversational peer support rather than classroom teaching Real-life scenarios are discussed Group members realise they are not alone in the challenges [...]
Come join us for Breakfast Networking at DMC for a tasty breakfast, refreshments, and good conversation. This is a great opportunity to network, meet new people and build great new relationships.
Our second Sustainability Netwalking event of 2023 will take place on Thursday 23rd February at Hillsborough Park. We will meet at the Parkside Road entrance near the large car park. The session will begin with us introducing ourselves in one sentence followed by walking, mixing and talking. The walk itself will last around one hour and finish with a coffee and more chat for those that want to stay for some deeper connecting and networking.