Impact Business Networking in ME, MA and NH
Following UP with contacts
Stacie Andrews, provado marketing solutions Inc.
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A couple tips as you build your connections:
- Keep all business cards They will be useful at some point. Start a list and make simple notes to make it really work for you. Contact Management Solutions are available for options that will catapult your efforts.
- 1-1 Meetings Be sure to set up one-on-one meetings with people you've made connections with. This can be accomplished by a simple email asking your contact what times they might be available to meet.
- Online Networks After you've started to build more of a connection invite them to be on your business social networks such as:
LinkedIn.com
Biznik.com
GigPark.com
This will keep you both up to date throughout your professional careers. - Be Useful Keep your eyes open for tools, resources, news and anything else that your contact will find relevant. The key is how personal you can make this. Tell them about it in an email or your next conversation.
- How to Refer Whether it's a sure thing or a warm lead - referrals are always appreciated. Referrals are powerful suggestions. Often people say: "I want to refer others but I don't usually know the company beyond a hand shake and a good feeling. How do I refer someone that I haven't done business with myself?" Simple. Explain your current relationship. Something like: "I meet this ___ business through Impact. They impressed me by ___. I think they may be a really good company to do business with. Here is their contact __." Then let that business know who is about to contact them and let them Thank you.
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frequently asked questions
What is different about Impact from other networking meetings?
IMPACT is invite-only which ensures that events are tailored to your needs as an executive. Further we focus on facilitating connections throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Because our event locations rotate throughout this region we attract business decision makers from a variety of communities. Since we are a networking meeting we provide structured time and events during gatherings allowing all attendees to establish mutually beneficial connections in a short period of time.
Is there a fee or yearly cost for attending a Impact meeting?
If you enjoyed the meeting and would like to see it continue please leave a $2 tip. There are no further obligations. Tips cover any expenses - such as meeting room reservations . Get the most benefit out of your networking by attending meetings regularly and keeping in touch with attendees outside of meetings.
How do I start attending meetings? Can I just start off with one at a time?
Check for upcoming meetings on our official website, in the newspapers and online. When you Join Now we'll update you automatically about where our new meetings will be by email. Meetings will always be the third Wed. of the month (we do move dates for holidays). You may join as frequently or infrequently as you want just make sure you have an invite to the event.
Can I bring people with me such as Colleagues and Friends?
Yes! Bring a Colleague from work and let those you feel would benefit from our meeting know about them, even forward your invite to them or just bring them along - We love to see new faces.
Why hasn't my business been listed under the current who's who?
We post attendees under the "who's who" after their second meeting. If you have been coming to the meetings over 2 times and have not seen your name and business listed please contact service@provadomarketing.com with the subject "Impact Who's Who."
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