Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Business / Self-Employed / Home Worker Networking
I see from previous posts that a few attempts have been made to sustain a business networking group, and unless I'm missing something, it doesn't look like there is currently a network operating right now. Hence I'm wondering if it's worth trying again, and getting a few people around a table in one of Green Lane's cafes on a Friday afternoon.
I've recently changed how I work: from running a business with employees to trying to avoid hiring people and working from home. It's been awesome, but I recognise that I'm missing out on some of the benefits of working with some other people around me.
I'd like to join with other self-employed / micro-business / home workers who are interested in helping each other out. I'm thinking that we can share advice; brainstorm; offer a focus group to test out products, services or business ideas; or perhaps simply offer a more sociable environment to do some boring admin tasks. And of course, share the workload of sustaining the network.
I don't want it to be a group where people try to sell to each other. That’s one of the big problems with business networking / support groups - that's all some people focus on, and it doesn't create a sustainable network. (I'm not saying that people shouldn't refer work - that’d be great and it would be a great help for people to be on the look out for potential new work for each group member. However I don't think that should be the focus of the network.)
Thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by Brian Ahearne on
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Sure, I understand. I've just had to go for a time that's convenient for me to kick this off, as I've got to do the organising. (Personally I'd have no problem with people bringing their kids to the meet ups - however I imagine school age kids might be the ones who object.
)Perhaps once this series of events is over, would you be interested in organising a series around a time that works for you and other's with school age kids?
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Permalink Reply by D S on
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Agree, I cannot make it at 3 pm because I have to pick my daughter from school at 3.30 pm.
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Permalink Reply by Sandi on
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I work from home as Social Media Consultant/Digital Marketer and would welcome a more social environment once a week. However Friday afternoons are difficult right now but will try and get along to one of the meet ups. Great idea!
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Great news.
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Permalink Reply by Caroline Jones on
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Theatre Artist here, will try and make it this afternoon.
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Great. Hope to see you there.
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Thanks so much for coming down Sophie and Caroline. We also had Cormac attend. I thought there was some great sharing of experience, tips and advice.
Thanks also for joining the LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13576313
Next week is
3pm Friday 02/02/2018
- Music & Beans, 461 Green Lanes, Harringay, N4 1HE
I'll create events on Harringay Online and Eventbrite for the rest of the dates.
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I've posted three events on HarringayOnline re these networking sessions. If you want to come, can you register your interest on the events, please? It'll really help to encouage others to attend and help me with my planning.
Thanks a lot.
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Permalink Reply by Rich H on
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Hi there Brian.
Are there any more events planned? This is just the kind of thing I'm looking for...
I've signed up for the email anyway.
Rich
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There are. I have to make the schedule for the next few weeks today. This Friday is bank holiday, so the next one will be 6th April.
If you've signed up to the email, you'll get the notifications, though.
Just keep 3pm on Fridays in your diary - but not this week, next week.
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