WGA Networking gives you the chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy life you lead. In a relaxed environment, you get a chance to build relationships, share ideas and develop your network, with like-minded people.
Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in.
Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in.
The richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work". - Robert Kiyosaki
Our ultimate aim is to create a group that helps each other to achieve business and personal success. Together we can make this happen. Do you have a burning question about business but too embarrassed to ask? Then please post your question and we can try and answer it next time. We value your feedback, the very thing that helps us to improve our networking group.
Benefits of WGA Networking include:
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NO MEMBERSHIP FEES
We'll never ask you to sign up to an annual membership fee. This 'pay as you go' approach makes things more affordable for you and means that every month we welcome an interesting mix of existing and new members. |
INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Everything feels more relaxed in the evening, and we all feel more open to new people, ideas and opportunities. Our group is very informal, so just be yourself. No suit and tie required. |
EVENING MEETINGS
We realise that the morning is not always the best time to network. The school run, opening your shop/office, a full-time job, answering emails or travelling to see clients. By taking away early morning barriers you can find that extra few hours that you crave to successfully network. |
PEOPLE BUY FROM PEOPLE
There may be another guest from the same business area as you. We see this not as competition, but as an opportunity to form collaborations and share ideas. People will choose the right person to work with for them, regardless of business experience. People buy from people. |
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EVERYONE HAS VALUE
We all judge people on first impressions, or sometimes dismiss them as we think they have no value to us. We introduced the 'Word Gets Around Wildcard' (see FAQ) for this reason, to prove that everyone has something to offer. It fast became very popular at our meetings. |
MAKE LOCAL CONTACTS
Networking works best when you fully embrace the idea that you always get out of it, what you are prepared to put in. Word of mouth advertising is a key ingredient in marketing you and your business. It's not what you know, it's who you know. |
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Business operates on trust. It takes time to nurture a relationship but the rewards can be great. You become a new point of contact, an expert, someone to collaborate with and someone people are happy to refer their trusted contacts to. |
GAIN IN CONFIDENCE
Public speaking is something most of us are uncomfortable with. By introducing yourself to others you open up opportunities and your confidence will grow. We have seen this with so many members. Just say hello to people in the room. |
Your hosts
Paul Smith
Word Gets Around is design and marketing company established in 2011 with . I value people first, and like to provide a personal, yet professional business relationship. I work closely with my clients to get to the key objectives and create a visual solution that will deliver and delight. I help nourish new businesses and help re-energise those that need to look at things a little differently. In 2014 we launched our own community magazine. I believe in the true power of word of mouth where reputation allows us to grow with happy clients that champion what we do. At our core I believe business must be a force for good, a work in progress to always learn and shape our journey.
At any one time, my projects are likely to involve the design of corporate identities, digital marketing, packaging, magazines, promotional material, annual reports, signage, websites, photography, digital communication systems, and exhibitions. It is all of the above — doing work that is consistently strong, smart, distinctive, memorable and different — that has seen Word Gets Around as a company that gets people talking and one that continues to grow.
At any one time, my projects are likely to involve the design of corporate identities, digital marketing, packaging, magazines, promotional material, annual reports, signage, websites, photography, digital communication systems, and exhibitions. It is all of the above — doing work that is consistently strong, smart, distinctive, memorable and different — that has seen Word Gets Around as a company that gets people talking and one that continues to grow.
Jo Middleton
As well as being the writer of probably the best mummy blog in the TA1 postal code area, I’m also a freelance marketing and social media consultant, copywriter and trainer. I work with brands on everything from social media strategy to blogging and I love public speaking and training – anything that involves me being the centre of attention and getting to put together slides.
I am basically a word whore.
I have has worked with multiple big name brands including Tesco, Disney and Unilever and has been on all kinds of adventures with my blog, from skiing in the Alps to cooking traditional pancakes in Ethiopia.
I have a combined social media following of over 65,000, and am a bit of a Twitter addict.
I'm the author of the blog Slummy single mummy, a Cision top five UK parenting blog that has netted several blogging awards and accolades since its launch in 2009. My blog covers the highs and lows of parenting alone, working from home and searching for Mr Right whilst all the time trying to maintain a basic level of sanity and my mixture of honesty and humour is hugely popular with parents and non-parents alike.
slummysinglemummy.com
I am basically a word whore.
I have has worked with multiple big name brands including Tesco, Disney and Unilever and has been on all kinds of adventures with my blog, from skiing in the Alps to cooking traditional pancakes in Ethiopia.
I have a combined social media following of over 65,000, and am a bit of a Twitter addict.
I'm the author of the blog Slummy single mummy, a Cision top five UK parenting blog that has netted several blogging awards and accolades since its launch in 2009. My blog covers the highs and lows of parenting alone, working from home and searching for Mr Right whilst all the time trying to maintain a basic level of sanity and my mixture of honesty and humour is hugely popular with parents and non-parents alike.
slummysinglemummy.com
