Face-to-face networking might seem like a relic of the past. But while LinkedIn connections and virtual meetings have their place, nothing replaces the trust, rapport, and opportunities built through real-world interactions. The most successful business owners know that relationships drive revenue—and offline networking remains one of…
What is “Funny Business” all about? Our Head of Business Development, Andi Davies, not only has a background in teaching, but also has a real love for performing stand-up comedy. So, when he caught wind of a discussion between other folk from the Devon business…
Advice for getting better at networking In a recent blog post, we focussed on the “why” of networking – and promised to explore more of the “how”. Today, we talk about some of the unwritten rules of networking, and give our own advice on the…
Why do business owners spend so much time at “networking” events? This is a question that requires exploring: lots of start-ups and SMEs will book themselves into every local event they can find, and spend hours at various events meeting people, chatting, probably drinking lots…
