Cathy Dunbabin
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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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Want An Experienced Man? Don’t We All!
Lucky for us, Opendoorz has a wide variety of experienced men – and women! Here is the profile of fabulous Opendoorz member – Mark Spolander. Mark is a proven entrepreneur with an impressive track record in establishing and developing businesses … Continue reading
Posted in Networking, Oxfordshire, Business networking, Networking Tips, Business, Business Networking Group, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Networking Group in Newbury, networking skills, Business network in Reading
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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 Networking, Oxfordshire, Business networking, Business, Increasing Profitability, Business Networking Group, business networking group in Oxfordshire, networking skills
Tagged Opendoorz, Business networking, successful networker, Business Opportunities, guide to successful business networking, business networking in Oxfordshire, Opendoorz Members, Chris Bourke, Auditel Cost Management, cost management
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Think POP!
Think POP… Prepared, Open and Peeled! Before you go to see a client:- Think about your fellow members? Who might be good to introduce? What could they do for them? How might you introduce them or their service/product? What would … Continue reading
Posted in Networking, Business networking, Lead generation, How to network, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Networking Group in Newbury, networking skills, Hints and Tips, Business network in Reading
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Zzzzzz or ZEST?
The A-Z of Networking Know How If you’re networking for business – genuine opportunities for business then hopefully you’ve been reading our A-Z of networking Do’s and Don’ts. Every week we’ve been sharing some networking points that will have resonated … 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 skills, Networking Tips
Tagged Berkshire, business, business network advice, Business networking, business networking events, business networking group Newbury, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, effective communication skills, guide to successful business networking, how to business network successfully, how to start conversation, networking skills, Opendoorz, Oxfordshire, Reading, successful networker, what are networking skills
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Quality and Quantity in Business Networking – It Works!
If you’re networking for business – genuine opportunities for business – then read our A-Z of networking Do’s and Don’ts. Every week we’ve been sharing some networking points that will resonate with you…some for the right reason and some for … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, Hints and Tips, How to network, networking skills, Networking Tips
Tagged Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, effective communication skills, guide to successful business networking, how to business network successfully, networking skills, networking tips, Newbury, Opendoorz, Oxfordshire, Reading, what are networking skills, Witney
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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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Opendoorz Members Great News Update!
We’ve all been delighted with London 2012 and our fantastic success at the Olympics and Paralympics! Glued to the screens or walking round the Olympic Park, who would guess the entrepreneurs and business owners of Oxfordshire and Berkshire have also … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business networking Linkedin, Business networkting group in Reading, Networking, Networking events, networking skills, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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10 common mistakes people make after a networking meeting
After years of business networking I still smile when I witness the way some people behave at an event. They just don’t get it… Key reasons to attend networking events are to make new contacts, get to know local businesses … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business networkting group in Reading, Hints and Tips, How to network, Networking, Networking events, networking skills, Networking Tips
Tagged business network advice, Business networking, business networking events, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, effective communication skills, guide to successful business networking, how to business network successfully, networking skills, networking tips, Opendoorz, successful networker, tips, what are networking skills
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10 common mistakes people make during open networking
After years of business networking I still smile when I witness the way some people behave at an event. They just don’t get it… key reasons to attend networking events are to make new contacts, get to know local businesses … Continue reading
Posted in Business networking, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Hints and Tips, How to network, Networking, networking skills, Networking Tips, Oxfordshire
Tagged Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking guide, business networking tips, effective communication skills, guide to successful business networking, how to business network successfully, how to start conversation, networking tips, Opendoorz, Oxfordshire
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Exposing yourself in the right places is essential to business growth!
Statistics say that a prospective client needs to be ‘touched’ 7 times before they will buy from you. Traditionally these ‘touches’ were achieved by using flyers, newspaper adverts, PR articles, local rags, radio, TV, direct mail, email newsletters, hoardings, bus … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Business Enterprises, Business networking, Business Networking Group, Business Networking Group in Newbury, business networking group in Oxfordshire, Business Opportunities, How to network, Networking, networking skills, Oxfordshire
Tagged Berkshire, business, business network advice, Business networking, business networking group Newbury, business networking guide, business networking in Oxfordshire, business networking tips, Business Opportunities, communication, Oxfordshire, successful networker, what are networking skills
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