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Networking

10 Benefits of Joining a Networking Group

10 Benefits of Joining a Networking Group If you are serious about pushing your business forward and developing new ideas to deliver a better service to customers, joining a networking group where you meet like-minded people can be a great idea. While online platforms like LinkedIn have their place, there’s no substitute for face-to-face meetings[…]

Making the Most of Your Networking Activities

Making the Most of Your Networking Activities One of the best ways to grow your business is through networking with like-minded people. Across the country, there are countless networking clubs and groups, but with so many options, choosing the right one(s) can be tricky. In fact, if you wanted to, it’s possible to spend all[…]

How to Run a Successful Event

How to Run a Successful Event Running an event can be an excellent way to raise your business profile. Whether it’s an informative workshop, training programme, exhibition, charity fundraiser or something else, there are simple steps common to all events that, if followed, will give it the best possible chance of success. The first thing[…]

Tips for an Effective Networking Pitch

Tips for an Effective Networking Pitch It’s reported that the second biggest fear people face is public speaking. We often see this play out at networking events, where someone is so nervous delivering their pitch that the entire room can feel their anxiety. So, are there simple tips to help make an effective and memorable[…]

Eight Paths to Effective Networking

Eight Paths to Effective Networking Building relationships is at the heart of business networking. Whether you’re at a formal event or an informal meet-up, the connections you make can be invaluable for growing your business. But to truly benefit, networking needs more than just showing up and handing out business cards. Here are The Last[…]

Business Networking – Working with Referral Partners

Business Networking – Working with Referral Partners A network consists of connecting lines which run in different directions. Crucially, a network—especially a business network—ceases to be a network if there are no connecting lines. Creating and maintaining good lines of communication, in all directions, is as important as developing contacts. We could say instead that[…]

Silverstone Business Forum

Silverstone Business Forum The Last Hurdle™ is delighted to be involved in the Silverstone Business Forum – a networking event with a difference that is held, surprise surprise, in Silverstone. The forum has been started by a group of local business people all of whom are keen to ‘give something back’ to the small and medium[…]

Business Networking

Business Networking A Key to Growth in 2014 As we roll into 2014 (and quite literally in my case, having indulged in far too many chocolates over Christmas), many small business owners are beginning to reflect on their goals and strategies for the coming year. For us at The Last Hurdle™, this is one of[…]

Follow Up and Follow Through

Follow Up and Follow Through Follow-Ups – Do You Do Them? If not, why not? Are you afraid of personal rejection? Too busy juggling countless responsibilities? Whatever the reason, it’s time to stop and think about the importance of following up. Consider this: Every time you fail to follow up on a quote, you might[…]

Have You Heard the Saying… “What Comes Around, Goes Around”?

Have You Heard the Saying… “What Comes Around, Goes Around”? When you hear the phrase “What comes around, goes around,” what comes to mind? Does it evoke positive or negative thoughts? Perhaps you remember your mum saying it when she was upset about someone’s wrongdoing, as if she were predicting some karmic retribution. We often[…]

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