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I'm Cathy Dunbabin and I manage Opendoorz Networking in Oxford. Networking works. You know that. We know that. So make sure it works for you. In addition to the professional development training inclusive within the Opendoorz membership we offer training events to members and non-members alike. Whether you’re new to the networking arena or have been on the circuit for some time we look forward to welcoming you at our group meetings and on one of our courses.Connect on LinkedIn!
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Category Archives: networking ROI
Flower Power!
Witney Opendoorz member Susan Dunstall of Ridley Dunstall Naybour Ltd. is honoured to be making her debut at RHS Chelsea this year by designing the show stand for the prestigious David Harber. How exciting! By combining the company’s skills in … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business networking in Witney, Networking, Oxfordshire, Sales
Tagged Business networking, business networking in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Chelsea, Flower, Opendoorz, successful networker, Witney
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Welcome to Chris Bourke – The Money-Saving Man!
So happy to welcome Chris Bourke of Auditel Cost Management as an Opendoorz member! It’s unrealistic to expect any organisation to be great at every aspect of running their business. There’s so much to do – sales and marketing, delivering … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business networking, Business Networking Group, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Increasing Profitability, Networking, networking skills, Oxfordshire
Tagged Auditel Cost Management, Business networking, business networking in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Chris Bourke, cost management, guide to successful business networking, Opendoorz, Opendoorz Members, successful networker
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Less Is More …
How many people have you met this year at networking events? Each year we add new contacts, swelling the numbers and filling outlook. If we’re cutting edge we gain more connections on LinkedIn, more followers on twitter, get liked by … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Hints and Tips, How to network, Networking, networking ROI, networking skills, Networking Tips
Tagged Berkshire, business, business network advice, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, communication, guide to successful business networking, how to business network successfully, manage contacts, networking tips, Opendoorz, tips, what are networking skills
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New Prospect Generation Company
Welcome to Chris Bose of the Newbury Opendoorz group. Chris has a business which delves deeply into the depths of your online presence and Internet activity to generate new leads – often from places you wouldn’t dream of! Technical companies … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Increasing Profitability, Lead generation, Networking, Oxfordshire, Sales
Tagged Berkshire, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, Business Opportunities, lead generation, more prospects, Newbury, Opendoorz
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Opendoorz Members Do It Together!
I am always delighted to hear about our members working together for their mutual benefit, often providing a new service to the market. The Opendoorz motivation, energy and business development environment is perfect to encourage business owners to work together … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business connections, Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Hints and Tips, Lead generation, Members, Networking, networking ROI, Oxfordshire, Recommendations, Small business owners
Tagged alliances, Berkshire, business, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, communication, joint ventures, Opendoorz, Opendoorz Members, partnerships, Reading, successful networker, Witney
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Invitation to the Crispin Rhodes Mindfulness Seminar
Mindfulness (awareness in the present moment) is now widely accepted as a scientifically based practice that is of great use in business and the workplace. Mindfulness is an ancient practice that has a practical and modern application in the prevention … Continue reading
Introducing The Exciting B4 Magazine!
Managed by Richard Rosser, a new Opendoorz Affiliate member, B4 is a great magazine in a format to suit you. B4 represents four B’s – Building Bridges Between Businesses … and you can now do this IN PRINT, ON LINE … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business networking, Business Networking Group, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Networking, Recommendations, Sales, United Kingdom
Tagged business network advice, Business networking, business networking events, business networking guide, business networking in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Cathy Dunbabin, how to business network, networking skills, Opendoorz, Opendoorz Members, successful networker, word of mouth referrals
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Are You Pushing Your Greens?
You’re in the people business, so study people! I am Lloyd Daley and the sentence that changed my business hit me like a bolt out of the blue, yet was so obvious and delicious in its simplicity. I was seeing … Continue reading
The A-Z of Business Networking KnowHow from G to I
The A-Z of business networking Do’s and Don’ts – We continue our series of weekly business networking tips and advice, which enable you to form better business contacts, receive referrals, develop business connections and sales opportunities to increase your return on investment and overall profitability. This week we analyse the points between G-I.
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Gracious – Showing kindness and courtesy are memorable qualities. You will be viewed with dignity and charm – almost regal! (Read More) Continue reading
Word of Mouth is the Most Powerful Way of Generating New Business Leads
Professional business networking embraces the concept of word of mouth, adds structure and actively encourages members to promote each other in this way. Word of mouth referrals are simply the best way to grow business connections and generate business leads.
It will take time so be patient. Once you have gained trust and respect, people find it easier to promote you. When they are constantly speaking highly of you and your business you have hit that vein of gold. Business opportunities will begin to flow without you having to go out looking for them. (Read more) Continue reading
