I went to a networking event today - The Friday Business Club in Stratford. It was one of those events that on a Friday afternoon I had a great deal of trouble justifying why I should go to it. I had a pile of stuff that I should have been doing, but I also knew that as not many networking events happen in July and August, maybe I should go to it.
So, I made the decision and I was so glad that I went. Not only was the event really good, but I met some really interesting people too.
It did make me think on my way up, that this is a dilema that small business owners face all the time - do you go to a networking event or do you do the work you're being paid to do? It's a tough one, but I do think it's a good idea to get out into the big wide world occassionally and see what's going on.
See my article on networking by clicking http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Make-Networking-Work-For-You&id=579125.
About Me
- Helen Dowling
- Why I started this blog? Well, I actually have two blogs - one about small businesses and another about my experiences about trying to franchise my business. My company Exceptional Thinking provides help, advice and value to small business owners and start-ups. Go to www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk to find out more about us.