Cathy and Sonia
Cathy Dunbabin - Avid F1 fan, adores heels and OTT jewellery. Mum to 2 fabulous daughters is an eternal optimist and partial to a night at the casino. Loves connecting people and businesses and doing what she was born to do...networking!
Sonia Kearns - Brimming with designer flair, loves odd numbers and Bicester Village. Also has 2 fabulous daughters, is famous (amongst friends) for renditions of 'I Will Survive' and hosting fantastic parties. Has an amazing ability to create great business opportunities for others.
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The Fatal Error of… Forgetting Names during Networking
Remembering people’s names is an important communication skill and is very useful in business networking. This is a great beginning to any interaction, but what if you meet someone and just a second after you meet them you just can’t remember their name?
We found this hilarious video which provides tips (and a great laugh) to help you remember even the most complicated names! (read more) Continue reading
Wonderful Results from attending Opendoorz Monthly Guest Event
Every month Opendoorz Business Networking, Oxford runs a guest event where visitors can come along and enjoy getting to know our members over scones and tea. There is an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business as well as lots of time to mingle before and after the meeting.
This is one of the lovely testimonials I received recently and I though I just have to share with you… Continue reading
10 Common Mistakes People make During a Networking Meeting
No, this is not a repeat article but a very specific one about the mistake people make during a networking meeting. The other one was the one about the mistakes people make during Open Networking. Different topic….
Here are ten easy ways to get it very wrong during the meeting…
Talking
You will invited to talk at the appropriate time of the meeting. If you start chatting to your neighbour at an inappropriate time you will ensure the eyes of the room fall upon you for the wrong reasons (read more) Continue reading
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A candid interview with Cathy Dunbabin of Opendoorz Business Networking Oxford
A really candid interview with Cathy Dunbabin, founder of Opendoorz Business Networking in Oxfordshire Continue reading
Sharing contacts ensures successful networking relationships for Opendoorz Members
I’ll show you mine, if you show me yours…
The key to successful networking is not in selling to the room but in building valuable relationships that result in sharing contacts. All relationships take time and energy to build; start by getting to know and like each other. Trust and credibility will develop and a desire and willingness to help will follow. Only then should you proactively seek introductions to each other contacts. LinkedIn and databases are a great place to (read more) Continue reading
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The Launch of Opendoorz Networking in Oxford
Welcome to Opendoorz – A dynamic, new approach to business networking Networking works. You know that. We know that – it has the power to completely transform your business. If you’re a serious networker looking to raise your game and … Continue reading
Opendoorz Professional Business Network
