What is networking?

Business networking is a revolutionary marketing system by which new business opportunities are created and developed through groups of like-minded business people.
 
It is the process of establishing and developing beneficial relationships with other business people and potential clients or customers.
 
Regular attendance at meetings enables these group members to develop business relationships and strategic alliances, all based on trust, understanding and a thorough knowledge of each other's business.
 
Why should I get involved?
The purpose of business networking is to increase business revenue - one way or another. The thickening of the bottom line can be immediately apparent, as in developing a relationship with a new client, or can develop over time, e.g. by learning a new business skill.
 
Referral group membership will help your business grow, and will also develop your confidence and public speaking skills.
 
You can gain referrals and introductions to people you wouldn't otherwise meet, and obtain advice and support from like-minded business people who wish to build strategic alliances through networking.
 
Most sales come from referrals!
 
Pound for pound, most business sales are as a result of referrals.
 
People buy from people. Without the ability to network, we would all be stuck with conventional advertising. Word-of-mouth referral is one of the most powerful sales tools we have at our disposal as business owners, and it should never be underestimated.
 
Why Essex Business Network?
Weekly networking with Essex Business Network builds trust and develops relationships that can generate a stream of qualified leads.
 
The Essex Business Network builds teams of people that can help to support you and your business throughout the county of Essex.
 
We are fast becoming one of the most respected networking groups in Essex, with established groups in Basildon, Billericay, Hatfield Heath, Thurrock, Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend, and soon to be in Brentwood and Woodford, too. Our recent merger with the Social Networking for Business lunch and evening networking group now allows us to provide events for everyone.
 
If you are a local business in Essex and you wish to get involved in the best business networking group in Essex, contact us today.