Why Join or Visit BRX Bracknell and Wokingham?
Business networking is extremely popular because it works. You have a huge number of options when it comes to selecting a networking strategy for your business. Here are a few good reasons why you should give BRX Bracknell and Wokingham a try:
The People
Networking is all about the people in the network:
- Are they successful?
- Are they motivated for the group or just themselves?
- Are referrals made?
- Is it fun as well as productive?
At BRX Bracknell and Wokingham we have a superb group of people from a real cross section of business. We actively refer to and support each other in our businesses. Even as a visitor you will discover this.
The Format
You may have visited other networking groups that are run on a very regimented basis, each meeting "you MUST attend", "you MUST have at least one referral" etc. It feels like a cult not a business network organisation!
Whilst these activities are the fundamentals of a successful group, we recognise that as a business person you have a busy life. Forcing referrals simply lowers the value of the referrals given. BRX is more relaxed and professional about the process, and consequently the referrals, recommendations, leads and tips given are significantly higher quality. This is successful for our members and we believe leads to long term growth.
Trust
You may have joined a wider formal or online networking group, FSB, Chamber of Commerce, Ecademy etc. These are excellent mechanisms for developing your wider network. However, it is difficult to give or gain referrals/business directly from these networks as they can only build the trust required over a long period.
At BRX you will meet every week for at least an hour and a half. If you get a referral, the person making it will be there each week. You become accountable for that business. Therefore you work hard to handle the referral to the best of your abilities. When you make a referral, the reverse is true. This builds trust between you and the other members.
Once you have a trusted network, business flows around it very easily.
Commitment
We've talked about the commitment of the members. That only comes because the network works.
As a visitor, your commitment is only your time and the breakfast fee. So why not get in touch and join our next meeting.
