I attended the Women in Food & Farming autumn networking evening recently and took away some great tips for networking, including...

1 – Preparation is key

If you’re attending an event soon, ask the organiser for a delegate list ahead of time so you can see who’s attending and do your homework. Set yourself objectives and plan your time.

2 – Don’t be afraid to say hello

In the first instance, approach groups of three or more people as it can be easier to get join in conversations with numerous people.

3 – Nail your elevator pitch

Answer these questions in this order to build an effective three-step elevator pitch:

• Who benefits from what you do?
• How does it benefit them?
• What do you do?

4 – Make time to follow up

Connect on social media and email after the event. Use LinkedIn’s ‘nearby’ tool or your QR code to speed up building your LinkedIn network.

Written by Hannah Lloyd

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