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"I joined the Networking business Club not really knowing what to expect. I had been looking for a network group I could join to better understand how business works and to meet likeminded business owners. I definitely got that in spades from the group but what I didn't anticipate was how quickly I received actual business from members of the network!"
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Ashur, Director,Web Design
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Upon relocating my business to the Northern Suburbs of Sydney, I needed and easy and inexpensive way to get connected with related businesses in the same locality. Networking Business Clubs have provided just that. Within a short period of time I have established great business referral relationships. I look forward to the regular group meeting which is informative, friendly and not too time consuming.’
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Sharon Mortgage Broker
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" Looking forward to this next meeting. I was impressed by the level of comfort (I was going to write intimacy but thought better of it) about disclosing information between the group. It is a different environment from the usual networking forums. I also found it business focused & it remained so which makes for comfortable common ground."
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Karen, Director Recruitment
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I have been part of the Lower North Shore Networking Business Club for
a little over a month. I find the sessions focused but casual. The
group has been very welcoming and it is great talking to fellow
business owners. It is always a positive session and I go away knowing
more about their business and vice versa. I have even have received
my first referral's, not bad for a few early mornings.
Christina
Business Coach
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Christina
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Having seen the power of networking in previous careers, I was keen to join a breakfast networking organisation when I started up my travel business, working from home. It can be difficult to build a clientele when you are not ‘out there’ with a shopfront, and passing trade, and I knew that referrals were the best way to grow my business. I had investigated a high profile breakfast networking organisation but was discouraged at the distance I would have to travel, as well as the rigidity of the structure of that particular organisation. When Lawrence, from the Networking Business Clubs, contacted me, I was keen to hear more about his organisation. I was attracted to his easy-going attitude, the fortnightly (rather than weekly) meeting schedule, and the proximity to my home/ business. I also recognised, that, in spite of the up-front cost, it would be a matter of securing only a couple of good bookings to pay back the initial investment, so I signed up immediately. The group was welcoming, extremely friendly and everyone always has something interesting to say about their line of work. I have already used the services of two of the members, and received a booking, having joined less than a month ago! Networking is a fun, interactive and cost-effective way of increasing your client data-base and generating referral business!
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Robin Travel Agent
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Joining the networking business group was the best decision I have made for my business. Not only did it bring me referrals for my business, but it opened up a forum whereby I can meet with other small business owners and gain an insight into their business lives and challenges they face, whilst at the same time I have a group of like minded people to discuss my own business concerns and triumphs. I would highly recommend it to anyone running their own business.
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Catherine (B.Bus Acct) Bookkeeping Centre
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I ran a computer tech support business and was a member of Lawrence's
groups for about 5 years. During those 5 years more than half of my new
business came either directly or indirectly from the contacts I made at
the fortnightly meetings. I would recommend joining one of Lawrence's
groups to any techie out there running his own business. If I ever go back
into tech support, Lawrence will be the first person I call.
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Lachlan , Sphere Software
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I have been a member of the Surry Hills Networking Business Club for 18 months now. During my time, I have met a number of other successful business minds that I have built ongoing relationships with.
Very early on I realised that networking is not about what you can get out of the group, but what you can bring to the group.
Being a start-up business I found it very useful as a tool to see how others run their business and to discuss pressing business matters.
I have had clients come from the group and it's wider circle. It is also a great environment for discussing the latest matters affecting business, whether it be employment legislation, taxation, health and safety, etc.
I would not hesitate in recommending the Networking Business Clubs.
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Christopher Leadership Developer
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