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About Networking World
Networking World is Australia's #1 business networking resource site.
Networking World help businesses in three ways:
- You will find networking groups to join and networking events to attend in Australia's most comprehensive directory of networking groups.
- You will also find weekly reviews of networking groups and you can talk directly to members of individual groups and networks to help you find the best networking opportunities for your business. We provide a variety of networking and business training opportunities including live workshops, webinars and tele-seminars. Also forums, BLOGS and articles to help you to stay up to date on networking and business development information. If you want extra help you can access individual consultations to help you find the right networking opportunities for you and your business.
- Networking World is an Australian only online networking opportunity which enables you not only to connect on line with other business owners but to build real live relationships with other business owners either through joining independent networking groups or through participating in Networking World networking workshops or teleconferences. Because we get to know all of our members personally we even introduce you to other members when we can see an opportunity for you to work together.
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Who is Networking World for?
Networking World is primarily intended to help SME's (Small to medium business owners) and entrepreneurs. However our services are also of use to other people who need to find business networking groups and events such as employees of large organisations looking for opportunities generating new business and for career or personal development. Also for students and job starters looking for career opportunities.
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What makes Networking World different from other networking groups and online networking websites?
At Networking World we provide a Network of Networks bridging the gap between live networking groups, events and opportunities and the virtual world of the internet. We combine the convenience and power of technology with real people and personal relationships.
Our aim is to help you to network SMARTer, not harder.
Firstly by helping you to find and sort through the vast array of networking opportunities in one easy to use central location.
Secondly by enabling you to connect with the right businesses to help you grow your business without wasting hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars networking in the wrong places with the wrong people.
Our key focus is on helping small business owners (SMEs) and entrepreneurs use the power of networking to develop key business relationships which will enable them to take their business to the next level.
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Is Networking World free?
Yes many of the services on the Networking World website are free. You can find networking groups and events all around Australian. You also get your own website profile, you can view other member profiles and contact other members, and read many of the BLOGS and Forums for no charge. We also have paid services which let you access more information and increase your visibility for a small monthly fee. This is a very small investment in finding the right networking opportunities and raising your business profile in the Australian business community.
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Where are Networking World members located?
Because we provide the opportunity to network on line and by tele-conference, members can connect wherever they are located. However Networking World is an Australian website limited to Australian business owners and employees.
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Who are the Networking World team?
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Brenda Thomson, CEO and Founder
Brenda is the networker’s networker, the only source for connecting you to all networking groups across Australia. She is also a successful business owner, people manager, business trainer and career consultant. Brenda’s passion is to guide people through the maze of business networking to help them get real results from their networking. Brenda speaks and trains regularly at councils and networking groups on the next generation of networking strategies.
Brenda devised Networking World and the Networking World unique approach to networking smarter not harder as response to her own challenges in business networking. She is passionate about helping small business owners maximise the results of their networking efforts through innovative and exciting WIN WIN networking strategies.
Click here to view a recent interview with Brenda on Business Now TV
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Gwenn de Leon, Networking Groups and Events Manager
Gwenn posess 6 years progressive experience in customer service and business operations management. She has worked for the biggest Telecommunications Company in Manila for four years as a Customer Care Officer, as an Administrative Staff to the number 1 Mobile Content Provider in the Philippines and most recently as a Risk Management Analyst to an off-shore office of one of the most stable banks in the United States. Gwenn can definitely contribute in servicing entrepreneurs and other networking groups who are looking for greater opportunities through Networking World, Australia's #1 business networking resource site.
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Jennifer B. Alcano, Members Support Services Manager.
Jen has been in the BPO industry for the past 6 years and have contributed effective ways in promoting workflow efficiencies, customer service excellence and quality assurance. She is a graduate of BS Psychology and received Management training from different Top Managers in the US and Canada. She previously worked with an International Advertising company and as a result of dedicated customer service, she was able to cultivate strong customer relationship and client loyalty in the Company. With 6 and a half years of experience in the field of sales and customer service, Jen enjoys working directly with customers and very passionate in helping them achieve their business objectives. Her background in handling small- medium enterprise clients will greatly benefit members of the Networking World, as she is fully committed to providing the highest possible standard of customer service and support that will ensure success to their new and existing partners
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Does Networking World support any charities or community service organisations?
Yes we do.
Networking World is committed to directing 10% of profits to establishing Trust Banks, group guaranteed loans to poor entrepreneurs in developing countries, funded through Opportunity International.
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Who is Opportunity International?
Opportunity International is a global leader in providing Micro-Enterprise Development (MED) services to poor entrepreneurs in 26 developing countries. MED includes the provision of collateral-free loans, training, mentoring and support in establishing small businesses, which lift clients, their families and their communities out of chronic poverty - economically, socially and spiritually.
Since 2000 Opportunity International has created over 3 million jobs impacting the lives of tens of millions of men, women and children in the developing world.
Many of Opportunity’s loans are made through Trust Banks, group guaranteed loans made to groups of 15 – 40 people who meet weekly for training and mutual support. They elect their own leaders and decide which members are entitled to the loans they will guarantee. They work together to ensure that all may succeed.
At Networking World we believe that Trust Banks embody the very essence of the power of networking and we are excited at the prospect of being able to fund many Trust Banks in the future as our subscription base grows.
Find out more about Opportunity International.
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How did Networking World get started?
In 2003 Brenda purchased a web development franchise. She was told that to bring clients into her business she would have to network.
She had no idea about which networking groups existed, where to find them or which events to attend . She was caught in a catch-22 – until you go to a few events and talk to people, there was no other way of finding out what events are out there or which ones might be suitable for your business.
In her first year, she threw herself into the whirl of attending several networking events a week, armed with her business cards and 60-second ‘elevator pitch’. She quickly realized that she was wasting thousands of dollars going to seminars, breakfasts and other events and getting very little in return. Often the people at these events were completely incompatible to her business. Many people were there either with the sole purpose of "making a sale" or just as a social outlet and hardly anyone seemed to follow up very effectively. The whole thing seemed to be a pretty ‘hit & miss’ affair.
She decided that there must be a better way to approach networking - and thus Networking World was born.
Networking World started in April 2006 as an independent internet-based business networking, advisory and referral service with the mission to foster new and emerging small business as well as assisting existing business to achieve their strategic goals through the development of strong strategic business alliances and the implementation of low cost no cost marketing strategies created through networking.
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How do you make money?
While all of the networking groups and events in the directory and calendar are listed for free, networking organisations are able to purchase paid advertising in the newsletter and elsewhere on the website to increase their profile.
We also provide sponsorship and advertising opportunities to other businesses which provide products and services of value to SME business owners.
In addition to our free membership we also provide paid membership options which enable our members to access more advanced features.
We also provide a range of networking training options including live workshops, webinars (online seminars) and individual mentoring.
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How can you be contacted?
You can phone us on 1300 790 997 in Australia, or email us
More information is also available in our FAQ.
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