103 reasons to attend a Networking event

• Sean Humby (Bristol Business Network)
• Wednesday 30 January 2013

1. Meet people

2. Build relationships

3. Grow your business

4. Increase knowledge

5. Create opportunities

6. Enhance your reputation

7. Make better buying decisions

8. Get details to pass to a client/colleague

9. Gain market intelligence

10. Share ideas

11. Overcome challenges

12. Generate referrals

13. Book the next Taunton event

14. Build strategic alliances

15. Find solutions

16. Support charities

17. Use as part of your CSR

18. Be inspired

19. Host seminars

20. Increase credibility

21. Promote your business

22. Develop your brand

23. Learn from experts

24. Develop collaborative opportunities

25. Explore new ideas

26. Create wealth

27. Benefit from relaxed structured events

28. Get business advice

29. Make friends

30. Learn new skills

31. Build your customer base

32. Stay in touch

33. Request your special dietary requirement

34. Utilise unique seating plan system

35. Benefit from huge variety of contacts

36. Book you place at Exeter's next event

37. Expand your contacts

38. Secure new business

39. Build your database

40. Inspire others

41. Pick up a membership application form

42. Book your place at Bristol's next event

43. Expand your contacts

44. Secure new business

45. Build your database

46. Get your free chocolate

47. Meet like-minded people

48. Develop abundance mentality

49. Visit some fabulous venues

50. Enjoy a relaxed lunch

51. Develop win-in attitude

52. Visit some fabulous venues

53. Enjoy a relaxed lunch

54. Request your special dietary requirement

55. Utilise unique seating plan system

56. Benefit from huge variety of contacts

57. Schedule your monthly networking appointments

58. Develop long-term business relationships

59. Generate opportunities

60. Become energised

61. Increase your profit

62. Become healthier

63. Discover real benefits

64. Obtain expert advice

65. Get the latest news from the local business community

66. Enjoy a served 2 course lunch with wine

67. Benefit from experienced table hosts

68. Deliver a 10 minute speaker slot

69. Get your free pads/pens giveaways

70. Meet like-minded people

71. Get 2013 dates for your diary

72. Stay in touch

73. Build collaborations

74. Drive traffic to your website

75. Enhance your networking ability

76. Get more invitations

77. Increase your sphere of influence

78. Understand the legal aspects affecting your business

79. Overcome HR issues with expert advice

80. Get the latest marketing techniques

81. Discover ways to enhance your business

82. Understand people better

83. Create connections

84. Book the next Exeter event

85. Get latest offers/deals/incentives

86. Become inspired and motivated

87. Develop your Optitude*

88. Ask for the testimonials

89. Meet some of the members

90. Meet more people and build relationships

91. Promote your business through social media

92. Learn something new

93. Understand your business better

94. Make friends

95. Start a new business

96. Increase your visibility

97. Meet the host

98. Promote your business using literature and pop ups at each event

99. Host a corporate table

100. Take advantage of money-saving opportunities

101. Access National Database of Business network members

102. Request invitations for Business Network events across UK

103. Oh - Have Fun!

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