2021 - who knows what it will bring... hopefully more opportunities for business growth than 2020. If you're thinking of using ONLINE networking as a lead generation tool, look no further! I have been looking in to it myself for LocalVPA and am sharing my research with you.
Why not try some of these groups during 2021? Some of them offer visitor opportunities free of charge, so need not cost you a penny. I have only included mixed gender meetings so as not to disgruntle any male visitors to this post! I am not altogether sure whether I agree with the concept of 'ladies only' networking meetings... is that not a little sexist?! Comments welcome!
If you decide to visit any of these organisations (or have used them in the past), please don't forget to come back and leave your feedback on this blog! If there is enough feedback I can report back to readers later in the year.
BNI - British Network International has over 27,000 worldwide members and holds weekly breakfast meetings at local venues. During the pandemic they have been held online. Commitment is required to join these groups, both financial and in person, but results are said to be impressive! www.bni.com
4Network Online - Another worldwide organisation with thousands of members - all online. Meetings take place 8am to 8pm, 6 days a week. Once you're a member you just pick and choose which events to join. Members pay as little as £20 per month and can make thousands of connections. www.4online.biz
The ONLE.network - ONLE became the first UK network to ‘flip’ the usual way of networking by moving to an online-first approach, supported by optional face-to-face events. £39 per month to join a local group and pay a fee to visit others. www.theonle.network
Coffee and Connect is an independent networking group for local business people held in Hartley Wintney near Fleet in Hampshire. Meetings are relaxed and friendly and are very inclusive and welcoming towards first time visitors. Meetings are held monthly online during the pandemic. www.coffeeandconnect.co.uk
Surrey Chambers of Commerce offer a monthly online networking meeting to members and non-members. Non members pay £15. Surrey Chambers of Commerce membership helps you to support your local community whilst connecting you to opportunities, skills, knowledge and valuable contacts. www.surrey-chambers.co.uk
Connecting Biz offers to connect you with more local business owners than any other networking event in Hampshire and Berkshire. Monthly meetings take place on Zoom and are free of charge. www.connectingbiz.co.uk
Basingstoke Business Club - This is an open group where there is no restriction on competitors. Any business owner or sole-trader can join, including medium to large sized companies. There are 2 online breakfast meetings held each month. Meetings are free of charge to join. www.basinstokebusinessclub.co.uk
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce - helps businesses become more successful by providing them with networking opportunities, business support and advice, as well as a range of products and services. Regular online networking is free of charge Virtual Pure Networking
Whilst researching these networking events I also stumbled upon this great site for virtual LEISURE events which might come in handy for those of us in Tier 4!
Happy New Year!
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