Networking

Ignoring Social Media could be the worst business decision you ever make

Some people thought that the telephone was a fad. The founder of IBM himself failed to see the long-term possibilities of the computer. Others believed that TV would never catch on and still others thought that email would never replace letters and postcards. There are also those who say that Social Media is just a phase, a passing trend that will be gone in a few years. Read more

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The Konnects network

Quite a new network with a few hiccups to iron out. Looks
professional and has a slick Web 2.0 interface (I’m bound to comment – I’m a web designer!). Worth hanging around on it and seeing how it develops.

Website: www.konnects.com
Konnect with me!

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LinkedIn: Online networking

Probably the most well-known of all the online networks, LinkedIn
boasts a membership of over 20 million professionals from 150 different industries.

I doubt all of these are active, but LinkedIn’s tools for building a network and forming new connections is second-to-none.

Website: www.linkedin.com Read more

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Gedling Business Partnership

The Gedling Business Partnership was founded by the then Mayor of Gedling, Jenny Spencer to create a bridge between the Borough Council and local businesses.

As Chairman of the Partnership, I am keen to speak to local Gedling Borough businesses who would like to get involved in the extremely popular monthly networking events as well as gain a voice within the local business community. Read more

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The Courvoisier The Future 500 2009

I am also pleased to have been invited to join Courvoisier The Future 500 as one of the new members for 2009. Read more

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Rushcliffe Business Partnership

A partnership between Rushcliffe Borough Council and businesses in the Borough, UnderDesign is on the steering group committee and we want more local businesses to attend our monthly 'networking over coffee' meeting in West Bridgford. A small group, but one of the most relaxed and 'no pressure' networking groups you're likely to find.

Meeting Details: Read more

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Profit Club

Profit Club is another Nottingham-based network that meets at the Park Plaza Hotel, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham at 6pm once a month. There's no joining fee, no subscriptions and no industry restrictions.

As Profit Club leader, Stuart Ross says "Just an emphasis on business education, networking, making vital contacts and referrals." Read more

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Naymz

Naymz – Another new network, Naymz is a bit different to the others and cites itself as a reputation network: “Maximize your professional opportunities by promoting your good name in our Reputation Community.” Read more

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Plaxo: online networking

Plaxo – One of the old favourites, and great for managing your address book and contacts on the fly because you can “take your address book with you” to Outlook, Thunderbird or even your mobile phone.

Website: www.plaxo.com

Join my network at http://patricknelson.myplaxo.com

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Fifty Finest

OK, so this is one of our own, but I'm entitled to a shameless plug, aren't I?

Fifty Finest is a Nottingham-based networking group that is all about bringing together the finest networking businesses and businesspeople at networking events that make it easy to:

- form strong business relationships,
- find genuine opportunities for winning new business, Read more

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