Most people go to networking events to grow their business. They want to pitch, find clients, and generate leads. But here’s the strange thing—the harder you push for results, the less you get. James West, co-founder of ONLE Networking explains the networking paradox - and how to escape it.

Whether you attending online networking, connect on LinkedIn, or both, it’s easy to collect connections which appear to grow your network. But in reality, the wrong connections can easily restrict and damage your network. James West, co-founder of ONLE Networking explains how to build an online network that listens and supports you.

Whether you’re attending online networking, connecting on LinkedIn, or both, it’s easy to collect connections which appear to grow your network. But in reality, the wrong connections can easily restrict and damage your network. James West, co-founder of ONLE Networking explains how to build an online network that listens and supports you.

Is it possible to harness online working and business networking without spending your time drowning in notifications and falling down online rabbit holes? 

Productivity mentor Louise Miller explained to members of ONLE Networking the counter-intuitive secret to productivity and this blog summerises the lessons.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

For those new to networking, visiting a meeting can be daunting. What do you talk about? How do you build relationships that will help you grow your business? Karen Brooks of Pellings Business Solutions has this advice to share.

There are two distinct approaches to business networking. Only one leads to leads to long-term business growth. Which one are you using?

Do customers really want a relationship with a business? With the value of social media now in question, do why we need the way we connect with customers online?

What do Wetherspoons and Apple have in common? They’ve both shunned social media. Before chastising Wetherspoons for dumping its social media accounts, it time to think sensibly about what’s right for your business.

We all want people to look, listen, admire and love everything we post on social media. Imagine how quickly our accounts and businesses would grow if we just knew the Social Media Magic Setting! James West explains the formula.