Speed Networking Evening - SOLD OUT!

You've heard of speed dating, well Haverhill Chamber of Commerce brings you speed networking. Speed networking is a faster way to meet new contacts and form business relationships with other local businesses attending the event.

You have 60 seconds to promote your business and exchange information with the person sitting opposite you, before moving along to the next candidate who eagerly awaits you. Places are limited so will only be allocated to those who book online in advance.

Speed Networking allows you to meet, face-to-face up to 40 potential clients, referrers, and friends during the course of one evening. If you make 40 new business contacts in one evening, working in the assumption that each of these contacts already has 50 contacts of their own you potentially are gaining access to 2000 new business contacts just from attending one event!

Personal recommendation or third party referral, is, without doubt the most effective marketing tool available. Speed networking gives you access to a wealth of contacts in a fun, relaxed and informal environment. The beauty of Speed Networking is that it is efficient. Because you have a set amount of time in which to meet each contact you will find that your time is spent meeting the optimum number of contacts within a short period of time. In order to get the maximum value from speed networking we recommend that you prepare a short 1 minute pitch about yourself, your company and what you are looking to get out of the event, usually referred to as an "elevator pitch". This is a concise description about your company in simply terms that can be delivered in the time it would take a ride in a lift.

The event, which starts promptly at 6pm, takes place at the easily accessible Haverhill Golf Club with free parking and the ticket price includes a cold buffet and a licensed bar will be available to purchase drinks during the evening. There will be time for informal networking after the speed networking part of the evening.

Top 5 Tips for Speed Networking

1. Take plenty of business cards: You want to give out cards as well as receive them.
2. Listen to each individual: You only have 60 seconds to make an impact.
3. Concentrate: Speed Networking can be tiring, but you will reap the rewards.
4. Take Notes: There's a lot to take in, so write details on the back of business cards or bring a notebook.
5. Follow Up: Don't be afraid to call your new contacts or refer them on to someone else.