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Business Growth – Small Business Help. BBC Radio 4 - Networking Nation. Julia Hobsbawm. 18 Easy Conversation Starters For Networking Events. I think one of the hardest things about networking events is just getting a conversation going with someone – without being awkward about it.

18 Easy Conversation Starters For Networking Events

Related: 10 Tips For People Who Hate Networking Approaching someone new can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. So, what are some natural and easy ways to break the ice? Here are some tips and tricks: Go Fishing At The Food Table While waiting in line for the food, start chatting up the person next to you. So, instead of just standing there in silence, start a conversation. “Oh man, everything looks so good… I’m not sure what to get! Who knows, you might leave the buffet with a better plate of food AND a new contact! Find A Loner If you see someone standing alone in the corner, clutching his or her drink, and looking miserable, don’t be afraid to walk up and introduce yourself. Here are some ice breakers: “Man, these networking events can be so crazy. If someone is standing alone, he or she is probably feeling uncomfortable or unconfident. The Oyster Club - Defined and bespoke business connections for executive level professionals. Director level business and Social dinner club The Black Pearl Club is a premium level, advanced and elegant approach of peer to peer networking in the sophisticated surroundings of London’s finest houses and venues.

The Oyster Club - Defined and bespoke business connections for executive level professionals

Business connections are made in an understated way that is built on the collaborative cultivation of friendship between members. The Black Pearl Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month “Tanya Im not putting all the details on here, but some amazing business is emerging from the last Black Pearl dinner. I’ll share more by email, but this was possibly the most significant result from a networking meeting in my career! Lee Clarke, Portland Wealth Management “The…Club brings a new twist to business networking, built mainly around having fun, making new friends and avoiding formality. Matthew Tom, Head of Employment, CANDEY LLP Need more information? Contact The Oyster Club by filling in our form to find out about our next Black Pearl event.

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