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Business Networking Groups Greater Manchester

Local networking groups who welcome new businesses.

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Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

If you are self employed or run a small firm in Greater Manchester, we would strongly recommend that you consider adding networking to your marketing strategy. Not only does it widen your circle of business contacts, it can keep you in touch with what is going on in the local business world, and potentially bring in more trade!

You will find a list of business networking clubs in Greater Manchester below, but if you want to learn more about networking, please visit our national Business Networkingsection.

Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

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Doing Biz For Yourself

Doing Biz For Yourself Exclusive Membership provides support to both start-ups and existing businesses.

We can help you to connect with other local businesses and build meaningful relationships through our online private Facebook community and offline lunchtime networking meet-ups.

It’s a proven strategy that integrating both your online and offline networking will help you to generate leads quickly.

If you are new to networking and feel anxious that you might have to stand up and make a presentation, (as with some other networking groups), you can rest assured that unless you want to make a presentation you don’t have to. We pride ourselves in our good track record of helping new members overcome the fear of networking and we have seen their transformation into confident networkers.

Also, don’t miss out as we have an amazing introductory offer for first time visitors. So, don’t delay and get in touch today . We would love to add you to our guest list and meet you in person!

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Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Providing first-class business support to companies of all shapes and sizes. With over 4500 members, the largest accredited Chamber of Commerce in the UK, the Chamber is located in the heart of the City Centre and has a strong presence in Greater Manchester’s ten local authority areas. Elliot House 151 Deansgate Manchester M3 3WD
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Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.
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