How to Network Effectively
Date and Time
Monday Jun 30, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM BST
Location
This course is being held online via Microsoft Teams. The links will be sent out to you prior to the workshop.
Fees/Admission
No charge for any participant registered onto the Launchpad project or any member. All businesses welcome.
Contact Information
Business Support 01302 640108
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Description
This course will help you to increase your confidence and give you crucial tips and ways of turning your dread of networking events into a thing of the past! Whether you are new to networking or have been doing it a while... whether you think are 'ok' at it but could be better... you won't want to miss this session.
About the Trainer:
Mark Smith is CEO of Make Your Mark UK which helps businesses and charities to be better by offering training, coaching and consultancy. Mark has worked with many different businesses and charities to help them develop their connections and network. Mark will draw on his extensive networking experience and insight during this live virtual workshop.
This workshop will cover:
- Understand what is meant by networking and its purpose
- Be able to create an interesting and attention grabbing introduction - elevator pitch
- Understand how to build lasting relationships
- Describe top tips before, during and after networking
What previous delegates have said about our networking courses:
"It has helped me a great deal and I have learnt so much from the session. Can't wait to put it into practice!!" (Liane Financial Advisor - Business Start-Up)
"I had no idea how to network effectively but now I do! This was a fantastic session!" (Sarah Wedding Planner - Business Start-Up)
"Through this course I've learned how to approach people and start conversations!" (Louise Accountant - Business Start-Up)