In Nottinghamshire there are 26,350 small businesses and startups. For these enterprises, networking can provide a unique opportunity to share knowledge. It can also provide valuable resources - 80% of jobs are filled through networking, they are never advertised. Networking is also an effective marketing strategy - the benefits are accrued with social interactions. In Nottingham there are plenty of networking opportunities for local businesses, but these ones come with the added bonus of some great coffee.
The Nottingham Network Group
The Nottingham Network Group is a regular opportunity to get together with other business owners in the area. They meet every other Monday for breakfast, meaning that you can have a productive meeting and then get on with the rest of your day. The charitable and social activities that they provide strengthen the group as a whole, allowing members to work together towards a shared goal. The group meets fortnightly at The Nuthall Pub and Kitchen at 8am. You can enjoy freshly ground coffee as well as a full or continental breakfast, whilst you discuss how to make or expand your business.
Nottingham City Business Club
The Nottingham City Business Club host networking events once a month. It costs £150 a year to join the club, but the benefits far exceed this in education and marketing. Just consider how much it would cost you for a college course to help your business. The NCBC has a wealth of experienced members in a wide variety of industries and they frequently have enlightening guest speakers. Their monthly networking meetings involve a two course lunch with coffee - members get a £12.50 discount on the cost of their lunch. Networking takes place at The Park Plaza Hotel. You can boost your business and experience some great catering at the same time.
RSViP Network
Great food and drink, delicious coffee and up-and-coming restaurants are at the heart of the RSViP Network’s ethos. Their local business networking meetings are always held in venues when you can get something tasty. The network itself includes over 100 business professionals picked from a wide variety of industries. Although meetings aren’t always held in the same place they are regular and local to Nottingham. There is generally a mix and mingle style to their events. This informal approach will allow you to meet a large variety of different business owners and get some great advice and interesting conversation. The ratio of men and women is 50/50, with members generally being between 25 and 55 years of age. Through the RSViP network you can gain new clients and customers as well as experiencing some exciting dining. Previous events have been held in new cafes and restaurants as well as exhibition centres.
68% of business professionals say that face-to-face networking is far more valuable than working online. A regular networking opportunity can help your enterprise to move forward as you gain a wealth of business knowledge.
