4Networking

4 Networking is a networking organization similar to BNI or BRX. Those of you who are familiar with these groups will know that they hold regular breakfast meetings at which members are invited to do a short 60 second commercial for their business. Members also get the opportunity from time to time to make a longer 10-20 min presentation to the group.

4Networking is different however. Firstly, if you take out what they call a Passport Membership, you can attend any group meeting anytime, anywhere in the country, and there are around 200 groups all over the country.

Secondly, 4Networking is infomal. People who have been put off by the rigidy of BNI's rules should seriously look at 4Networking (you can attend up to 3 meetings as a visitor).

Thirdly, the format differs from most other groups in that you get the opportunity to have three 1-1 sessions with other members of your choice actually in the meeting.

For me, networking is the most important of my marketing activities and 4Networking has proven to be effective.

If anyone is interested then, if you're in or near the West Midlands area, why not come along as my guest to the 4Networking Hereford's group meeting on Tues 13th October 2009 (or any second Tuesday after that) in the Starting Gate pub on the A49 at 8:00 am.

Call me (01568 609800) if you're interested. Alternatively, book a place on the 4Networking website.

Hope to see you there.

Mike Brogan