How to make online networking work for you: tips and techniques to ensure you get the most out of online networking
Are you an SME owner or professional who’s role includes representing your organisation at online networking events and forums? Do you sometimes feel held back by shyness or out of your comfort zone? If you do, this dynamic and practical session is the perfect way to learn new skills and techniques, to help you overcome the nerves and start networking with confidence.
Right now, it’s probably more important than ever for businesses to maintain and strengthen their professional networks. As we all know, with movement restricted, this has now become challenging in terms of meeting face-to-face, leading to a surge in online networking opportunities.
As most of us know, engaging on screen presents a whole host of new challenges, so it’s more important than ever to understand the techniques for making an impact and getting your message across succinctly and memorably. Interacting via online networking platforms doesn’t have to be nerve-racking, on the contrary - done right it can be fun, rewarding and most of all instrumental in building relationships and doing more business.
Who should attend this session?
This timely session is aimed at SME professionals seeking to improve their online networking skills. It’s expected to prove particularly valuable at a time when more and more of us are attending online events and interacting over cloud-based video conferencing platforms.
What will we cover?
- Introducing yourself with confidence, developing chemistry and building a natural rapport.
- Making a strong connection with the people you meet.
- Keeping the conversation flowing by asking the right questions and engaging on a genuine level.
- Staying in touch after the event, to build a strong and profitable network with ease.
What outcomes can you expect from joining us?
After attending this session, you will have:
- The ability to overcome shyness and engage in more online networking with confidence.
- The skills to develop an outstanding elevator pitch.
- An understanding of how to leave a memorable, long-lasting impression.
Who’ll be presenting this session?
This engaging session is delivered by Lindsey Newman-Wood from Passion Marketing. She is a Marketing and Innovation Specialist who is known for her enjoyable and practical workshops.
Lindsey is passionate about inspiring businesses to create impactful marketing campaigns and has a wealth of experience helping organisations of all sizes across a variety of sectors, to ensure their brand strategy delivers measurable results.
This presentation is delivered in partnership with Business Gateway Growth Hub and Passion Marketing and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Places are limited and priority will be given to trading SMEs based in Leicester and Leicestershire.