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Small Business Networking

Archive of articles and guides on getting the most out of networking events as a small business owner or entrepreneur.

Marketing

Here are 9 do’s and don’ts for successful business networking

Ed Molyneux gives his top tips for face-to-face networking, in order to help your business flourish.

Marketing

How networking can contribute to marketing success

In this piece, in association with Vistaprint, we look at the effectiveness of trade fairs and the power of networking for marketing your small company.

Advice

The ancient art of networking: Why human connections matter the most

Draven McConville explains why it is important to meet with online connections in the offline world.

Marketing

Five reasons why networking has never been more important

Here, in association with Clear Books, we present five reasons why you should promote yourself and your business in person as much as possible.

Finding and selling to customers

Seven ways business networking is like online dating

Networking guru Rob Brown discusses how the lead generation process when networking bears a close resemblance to that of online dating.

Marketing

A guide to networking for a small business owner

Mark Asquith, co-owner and marketing director at DMSQD, gives insight into how to make the most of networking opportunities.

Advice

Laying the groundwork for business social networking

Serial entrepreneur Frank Joshi learned about business the hard way. He reveals the trials and tribulations of his career before he started social business software company Mvine.

Finding and selling to customers

Get the most out of networking

Building relationships with businesses that are complementary to your own means they can pass customers your way and vice versa.

News

SMEs receive nothing for business referrals

Small businesses are missing out on the benefits of business referrals, according to research by OpinionMatters on behalf of IT company Easynet Connect.

Marketing

The value of networking events

This is all about learning from other people who are experiencing, or have experienced, similar things to yourself. You get more from networking events if you're an active participant so get involved in debates, discussions, social events and exhibitions. Networking is valuable whether you're starting up or have been running a business for years.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world