If you are a small business owner and don’t like meetups and
networking you are missing out on opportunities for sure. What about if you are
somebody who is a bit reserved and doesn’t have the outgoing personality like
many around you?
If we look around we find there are two types of
personalities, there are those who can join a group conversation and start
talking to everybody as if they are their childhood friends and then there are those
who have the “odd one out” feeling when they join a group and feel either they
don’t have anything to say or don’t know what to say.
So what about if you are one of the second type of person?
Here are few tips to help you out.
Take somebody with
you
If you are going to a networking event find a friend who can
join you there, it is always easier to start the conversation with people you
already know. Most of the time you will get introduced to others in a group and
they will take the lead so just follow the conversation and enjoy the company.
Start smaller groups
Another tip is to start with a smaller and informal
networking group where the atmosphere is causal and friendly, there are number
of meetups available on meetup.com or you may ask around to find a causal and
informal networking group to start your networking journey.
Get professional help
It may not be a bad idea to attend a seminar or a training
event to help you build your confidence. There are number of experts including
Paula Smith and Melinda Brennan who specialise in this field and will be happy
to help you build your confidence and tweak the message you are trying to get
across.
Hire a sales person
Another option to consider is to hire a causal sales person
who can take care of the networking and PR responsibilities, they can join you
in networking and client meetings. There are number of businesses who charge an
hourly rate for hiring a sales professional on an on-demand basis.
Summary
No matter what type of business you are in, business
networking plays a key role in getting new customers and getting the message
across. Above are some the tips that can help you start your networking
journey.YZM Technologies is a Perth based Software Company specialising in building custom software, databases and mobile apps and helping small businesses achieve better results by optimising business processes.
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