When you join a networking group, you are not simply attending meetings. You are building a professional reputation. Every time you turn up, communicate, follow through or look after a referral, you show people what it may be like to work with you. Equally, when you regularly miss meetings, arrive late without explanation or fail to respond to a referral,…
When your diary is full, your inbox is overflowing, and your to-do list never seems to end, business networking can feel like one more thing you simply do not have time for. There are clients to support, emails to answer, invoices to send and social media posts to create. Surely, the sensible thing is to stay at your desk and…
Joining a networking group is about much more than attending meetings, exchanging business cards or delivering a short introduction about your business. Over time, you build relationships. People get to know you, understand what you offer and develop confidence in recommending you to others. But what happens when it is time to leave? Moving on from a networking group is…
When people think about business networking, they often think about handing out business cards, giving a 60-second pitch and hoping for a referral. But that’s not what great networking is about. Now, in our thirteenth year of running Business Networking North London (BNNL), I’ve come to realise something much more powerful. The people sitting around the table become your marketing…
In today’s digital world, it’s never been easier to connect with people online. Social media, emails and video calls all play an important role in growing a business, but nothing replaces the power of meeting someone face to face. At Business Networking North London (BNNL), we’ve been bringing local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals together for over 13 years because…
Here’s Why BNNL Could Be Exactly What You’re Looking For If you’ve ever walked into a networking event and felt like everyone was trying to sell to you before they’ve even learned your name, you’re not alone. At Business Networking North London (BNNL), we believe networking should be about building relationships first. Business naturally follows when people know, like and…
At Business Networking North London, we are fortunate to welcome speakers who not only share their expertise but also leave us thinking differently about ourselves, our businesses, and our futures. Recently, we were delighted to welcome Anna Stapleton from Ready To Make A Change as our guest speaker. Anna’s presentation focused on something that affects every one of us, whether…
Gabriel Firth – Career, Redundancy and Retirement Coach Redundancy sucks. It can come with all sorts of feelings, from embarrassment to shame and even despair. But it sometimes comes with a bit of relief as well. A feeling of “I wouldn’t have quit, but I’m kind of glad I‘m not doing that anymore.” And then a bit of guilt, because…
At Business Networking North London, networking has always been about more than simply promoting businesses, it is about people, relationships, collaboration, and creating a genuine community where local businesses can grow together. Now proudly in our 13th year, BNNL has become a supportive and welcoming networking community for businesses across North London. Over the years, we have built strong relationships,…
Twelve years ago, Business Networking North London (BNNL) began with a simple idea—bring people together. Not just to exchange business cards, but to connect. To build relationships. To create a space where people felt seen, supported and part of something bigger than themselves. What I didn’t fully realise at the time was how powerful that decision would become. Over the…
