Friday 26 November 2010

Use Bartercard to: Build business networks

As Bartercard is a membership based network, all Members have an obligation to encourage other businesses to participate.  A large network with a variety of businesses selling products and services is beneficial to all Members.  To grow the Bartercard network, Bartercard organize a variety of monthly networking functions.  These functions provide a forum where Bartercard Members are able to network with each other and build invaluable business relationships. A large amount of cash referral business may be generated through having good Bartercard business contacts.

Necessary tools

•    Business cards/promotional flyers to hand out at functions
•    Social skills

Strategies
Ascertain from your Bartercard Trade Co-ordinator (Account Manager) the dates of all possible networking functions and diaries
 
Ask a business associate to attend a function with you
 
Attend the monthly functions; while there, collect business cards and build business relationships
 
Offer to co-ordinate a business function at your premises or sponsor an event to deliver your brand’s message
 
Maintain a proactive deal-making mindset by focusing on what can be done, not what can’t be done!

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