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The new rules of business networking

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.

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5 habits of successful networkers

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. 

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Why we're disrupting networking memberships

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.

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What the “book written in a day” teaches us about networking

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.

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5 reasons why networking got better since we abandoned ‘normal’.

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.

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Missing the good old days of business networking…or are we?

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.

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How to use online networking working to build your business

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.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Online Networking?

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.

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Why the online-first approach is now the ONLE way to network

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.

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How to introduce yourself at networking events

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.

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Why a networking strategy is important for generating sales

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.

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