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Press Release 6th May 2009: MustMeet.com, the world's first ever online self-service business-to-business networking tool, launched this week. more
Article:The Seven Be P's - Tips and techniques for getting the best out of networking. MustMeet.com offers some tips for networking. more
White Paper:MustMeet.com offers business Event Organizers this free white paper on 'Running a network event - A short introduction to MustMeet networking.' more
White Paper:MustMeet.com offers business Delegates this free white paper on 'Attending a network event - A short introduction to networking at business events.' more
MustMeet.com pre-releases diary based networking for every business event
On-line system uses the power of the web to make networking easy for delegates.
London, UK - March, 2009: MustMeet.com today announces the pre-launch phase of its self-service system that lets event organizers quickly add face-to-face networking to any business event. MustMeet.com uses the power of the web to provide good old fashioned real life networking. Delegates and Exhibitors at business events can search the profiles of other attendees and use a diary system to pre-book meetings with them.
The system is now available for use before the formal launch later this year. After extensive system testing, MustMeet is working with chosen partners and customers on planned events. Other customers are welcome to use the system and feedback on functionality and usability is very welcome. Please mail feedback@mustmeet.com
Building on many years experience of running networking events, MustMeet.com is a completely self service system and very easy to use for Delegates and Event Organizers. It can take only 15 minutes to add networking to at any business event, exhibition or trade show - and only 5 minutes for Delegates to start networking. The familiar Outlook-like diary interface and powerful search facilities make it easy for Delegates to arrange meetings; Diary and Meeting Area management lets Event Organizers control when and where delegates can meet up. It offers real added value to events where there are Exhibitors by letting them pre-book meetings at their booths.
Event Organizers can now add networking to every business event. MustMeet business networking is immediately available from www.mustmeet.com.
About MustMeet
MustMeet is a trading entity of 118Software Solutions Ltd. Founded in 2004, 118Software has run networking events for large corporate clients and professional associations. MustMeet.com is built on the experience of running these events and offers a completely self-service system. Any Event Organizer can simply and cost-effectively add powerful diary-based networking to their business events. MustMeet offers all the functionality you need to manage networking and make sure your delegates know who to meet, when to meet them and where they are meeting, at a fraction of the price of bespoke systems.
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MustMeet.com tips and techniques for networking
Networking is consistently ranked by Delegates as one of the major benefits of attending business events - and yet many Delegates find networking difficult. They are uncomfortable starting conversations with strangers and do not know how to move on and 'work the room' to find the best contacts for their business.
There are many ways to make networking easier. Start with the 'Seven Be P's' -
| • Be prepared | - know who you want to meet and where you might meet them. |
| • Be punctual | - enough said. |
| • Be professional | - have your introduction and elevator pitch or agenda ready. |
| • Be practical | - have something to write notes with and on. |
| • Be patient | - networking is not selling. |
| • Be proactive | - know what follow up you want or expect. |
| • Be polite | - follow up your meeting and any actions, even if it's only a 'thank you'. |
Like any activity, sport or business, the more you prepare, the better the chance of success.
Avoid your colleagues.
That isn't a statement on relationships at work. At every business event you attend there is the potential for making new contacts. Resist the temptation to spend time with colleagues, whether from the same company or business partners - you have many other times you can talk to them. This is your time for making new contacts or at least renewing old ones.
Don't take offence
Remember that almost everyone else is there with the same intention as you - they want to network. You can talk to anyone - everyone - you don't know who will be a valuable contact until you've had contact with them.
Are you happy when somebody talks to you rather than you having to make the connection? So now you know how most people will feel when you open the conversation. You might establish a mutual interest and exchange details, or realize your differences. If then they move on and talk to someone else, you wouldn't be offended - or shouldn't be if they do it politely. In fact, I'm always impressed when someone does it well. So now you can do the same and know that nobody will think ill of you - indeed they probably admire you.
White Paper: MustMeet.com offers business Event Organizers this free white paper on 'Running a network event - A short introduction to MustMeet networking.'
Networking is consistently ranked by Delegates as one of the major benefits of attending business events - and yet most Delegates find networking difficult. They are uncomfortable starting conversations with strangers and do not know how to move on and 'work the room' to find the best contacts for their business.Face-to-face meetings arranged by MustMeet can make a real difference to your business events.
Download this free whitepaper here
White Paper: MustMeet.com offers business Delegates this free white paper on 'Attending a network event - A short introduction to networking at business events.'
MustMeet offers complete meeting management including printing your itinerary on demand and sending your details and notes to Delegates you have met with. Once the event is finished, MustMeet is always available to you to remind yourself of meetings you held during your event and follow up any business opportunities.
Download this free whitepaper here