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Well, aren\u2019t we living in interesting times? People keep talking about the new normal: have we reached it, is this just a different normal, will our old normal return? It\u2019s disquieting and perhaps even a little exciting. Nothing is as it was and many of us are having to rethink our businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My business is networking, this was always a massive part of my marketing plan whatever business I have owned and now it is the thing I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have always had a networking strategy, part of the larger marketing strategy: a set of rules, things to do, how to do things and when. Networking has always involved face-to-face meetings, often including a coffee and a sticky bun, and now this method is on hold. If you want to see that strategy go to:  https:\/\/vwd-hosting.co.uk\/ebn\/?p=26<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than look at what I used to do I sat down and looked at the new rules, how do we adapt to this different world of networking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are my takes on the original rules – and what today\u2019s version is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Wear a name badge<\/strong> so people don\u2019t have to try and remember these details rather than concentrating on what you are saying.  Now: Put your name on the screen, and your business name, if space is available (TIP: if you have a pop up banner, place it behind you.)<\/li>
  2. Turn up on time,<\/strong> That hasn\u2019t changed\u2026and you can\u2019t blame traffic!<\/li>
  3. Arrange 1-2-1s,<\/strong>  The only difference is you each provide your own drink and sticky bun.<\/li>
  4. Show respect to the meeting<\/strong>\u2026don\u2019t mess around! No dogs on desks, don’t keep changing your background, don’t take telephone calls (and if you have to, then mute yourself) This is still a business meeting.<\/li>
  5. Dress appropriately<\/strong>\u2026even if it\u2019s only from the waist up.<\/li>
  6. Agree to use of your business details.  <\/strong>Instead of exchanging business cards, connect on Linkedin (although you should do that anyway).<\/li>
  7. Allow others to talk.  <\/strong>If you can\u2019t resist, mute yourself.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    One thing that will never change is the need to work together to grow all our businesses. More information about mine is at: ebn.uk.com and it include networking tips to sign up for Let me know if I can help you or your business in any way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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