Out with the old and in with the new.

With a New Year fast approaching it is time to stand back and view business with a critical eye; it is something that I have done over the last few weeks and it has occassioned me to come up with some plans for next year. No vast changes in the way of operating but a few additions that will enhance the service that Members receive.
Networking Masterclasses will be run on an occassional basis in order that new members can themselves learn but also so that existing members can be sure that the new members know what is expected at a network meeting.
To help deliver the Business Link contract that we have received we will be holding a series of men only and ladies only meetings to see how business is different for the opposite sexes. What makes business tick for you? What pains are you going through? What help would you like and who do you think could provide it?
We shall also be holding a series of business focussed seminars to help with our Marketing and to promote word of mouth awareness and also to introduce you to the expertise of some of our members.

So, have you taken any steps to take a critical look at your business and what if anything will you be doing differently for 2010 ?

Networking Master Classes by The Rural Meeting Place

The Rural Meeting Place has added another product to its portfolio for its Members to access, the Networking Masterclass.
Over the last few months more people have started to network but have been unsure of how to go about the process to bring the best returns for their business, so we decided to help with an hours Masterclass before a network meeting. The first event proved to be a success and drew people together who had not networked before and who were apprehensive about the whole idea of networking.
We went through the process of the people who throw business cards around like confetti expecting them to stick somewhere and wondering why they get no business from an event and stop attending, to those that work the room naturally and carry with them a host of potential contacts for those they engage with by means of their own extended network.
The pleasing part of the Masterclass was when one of the attendees said 'Its all about relationships'
We also had the benefit of having a successful networker come along to tell people how he has made networking work for him and his Utilities Business.
The Masterclass is held before a regular network meeting and then gives people a chance to try out their new found skills at a live meeting whilst things are still fresh in their minds.
These events will now be held regularly so that new Members to the Rural Meeting Place can quickly start to discover how to market their business effectively through networking.

Benefits of being a Member of the Rural Meeting Place

One of the benefits of being a paid up Member of the Rural Meeting Place is to supply content for this Blog area. If you are a member and would like to send me something to put here please do. I am looking for material that will make people aware of you and what you do and that will add value, so some interesting Industry news would be good, info on how you can help readers ease their business pains is definitely of interest as would be news of any Industry awards that you have won or are in the running for will be of interest. Promote yourself and your business through this Blog area. If you have something to tell but do not want to write it let me know and I will put it together for you.