Online networking has broken a networking model that has been largely unchanged for the past 30 years. And the opportunities are endless - as long as you do it right.

James West, co-founder of ONLE Networking, explains the new rules of business networking - online, in-person, or both.

Hampshire, UK - 29th March 2023 - Network My Club (NMC), the business network which meets at the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, and ONLE Networking, the online business network for people who like people, have joined forces to demonstrate that collaboration and choice will define the future of networking. 

To outsiders, it seems that successful networkers make connections and sales with little effort. But in reality, their success is driven by some very simple habits which they repeat during - and after - networking events. James West, co-founder of ONLE Networking, explains. 

Joining a business network traditionally means making a large commitment. And a large annual payment! But how can you be confident it’s the right network for you until you’ve seen what it’s like to be a member? James West explains a radical change to make networking more attractive to newcomers.

ONLE Manchester continues expansion of online business network connecting business owners across the UK and overseas.

This summer, we released a book written by our members called the Business of Humans which is about why humans should be more important than the business they run. It immediately became an Amazon top 5 best seller. But more importantly, the story of how it was written illustrates the power of community and bringing good people together.

Lockdown burnt a fire through the business world, wiping out countless businesses and causing untold damage to many others. But like any cleansing fire, what remains is often healthier. James West of ONLE Networking explains why we’ll all be thankful for these enforced changes to the way we work and network in long run.

Summer is coming and the UK vaccination programme is working. This means the business networking events we pine for are coming back! But they’re not. James West of ONLE and Sarah Phillips of Octima explain that networking isn’t going back to normal - and why many people are pleased about this fact.

Online business networking is no longer a gimmick or stop-gap, it has fundamentally changed how people connect, collaborate and build their businesses. And the longer restrictions remain in place, the more people’s habits change and the stronger the shift to online networking will take hold. James West of ONLE Networking explains how to be savvy when networking online.

15 years of business networking - including two online - means that ONLE Networking co-founder James West knows how to get results from online events and the surefire ways to sabotage your online networking.

The Starlit Trial, a 5km moonlit walk around Winchester to raise money for Wessex Cancer Trust, is taking place on Friday 2nd October.

The way we network may have changed dramatically this year but the principles of great networking haven’t. We share networking's magic number and how to use it to grow your business.

Kelly and James West, founders of ONLE networking, are finalists in the Entrepreneurial Spirit category at the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards (South West) thanks to the meteoric growth of their networking community after just two years.

We have announced a number of dramatic changes to how its networking is delivered. These changes may seem radical, but as founders James and Kelly West explain, these changes don’t just apply to ONLE - they are the blueprint for the future for all business networking.

Your introduction sets the tone for your business networking experience. But the importance of your networking intro is partly the reason why so many people get it wrong. Here are five tips gleaned from our many years of networking to help you make the desired first impression.

Have your employees been undergoing any training and development during their furlough leave? Sharon Gregory from HR Dept Winchester explains the silver-lining of the current situation.

Hampshire, UK - 17th February 2020 - ONLE Networking has strengthened and expanded its portfolio by acquiring The Boardroom, a peer-to-peer business owner community. The Boardroom will operate as a separate business unit as part of the ONLE suite of businesses and will be called The ONLE Boardroom.

Business networking can be an incredibly efficient way to generate sales, yet without a plan of action, many people who attend meetings are disappointed. Emma Wilson of Emari explains how to make business networking a powerful part of your sales and marketing strategy.

James West of Perfect Motion is a journalist, editor and blogger. He explains to entrepreneurs and business owners how blogging helps you find new customers online - if you blog with purpose.