EVENTS DIARY

JULY

This event will cover aspects of running a business with purpose.

Your Partnerships’ Breakfast Business Networking event taking place at the Norway Inn. Free for members, £12 non members. Breakfast paid for separately.

This free taster session is aimed at those working with photographic techniques or interested in improving their photographic techniques, or for individuals whose roles involve photographic responsibilities.

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This free taster session is aimed at those working in, or interested in working in, Human Resources and for individuals whose

Barnett Photo Studio roles involve organisation and management responsibilities.

solving and strategic leadership.

FSB CORNWALL Cornwall Conversations

Every Thursday from 2.30pm, join FSB Cornwall for its weekly virtual networking Cornwall Conversations via Zoom. This is your chance to chat, make new contacts and share best practice for an hour each week.

Free taster session aimed at those working or interested in working in roles with responsibility for Event Management. The session will provide an introduction to what is involved in organising a successful event, including planning, budgeting, promotion and delivery.

An introduction to the skills, knowledge and techniques that can make you a more successful manager and result in improved efficiency change management, problem

Once a month, on a Thursday, Cornwall Chamber chief executive Kim Conchie and a special guest have a themed discussion and you can get involved. This month’s guest is Bishop Fleming corporate and business services provider Ally Allington, who will be discussing Bishop Fleming: Back Better.

These regular networking events on the fourth Tuesday of the month are open to all and each month we have a different guest speaker giving a short, inspirational talk on an aspect of their business. This month we have Alison Theaker.

For further details of these and more networking events visit businesscornwall.co.uk To publicise your event for free, email news@businesscornwall.co.uk

Ever heard of the saying, “Your Network is your Net Worth?” Do you believe in this? Give first and goodness will come back to you. For example, I met a man named Sam the other day and he was looking for an outsourced social media manager. I put him in contact with five of our members to find the right fit. Now Sam is happy, four of my networking group are happy I recommended them and one very happy networker that has a new customer.

Here are two networking tips to live by. 1 - How to respond when people ask “What do you do?” Start with what you provide to help or solve needs of your customer. For example, if you are a software developer and you specialise in CRMs. Don’t start with technical jargon, instead say something like: “I provide an instant memory for business owners to ensure they do not miss important sales calls or follow up conversations.” 2 - Always ask to help before you offer to help. “How can I help you?” “What contacts do you need that I can help you with?” “Who has helped you in your business lately?” These leading questions will open up the conversation and before you are even aware it is happening you will be helping your new networking connection and they will in turn help you. To learn more about Your Partnerships go to www.yourpartnerships.co.uk and attend a few meetings so you can see what a true interactive and caring business community the group really are. Happy Networking and see you soon.