Training

“An excellent training session that I thoroughly recommend to even those who are seasoned networkers.”

Carmen Irving | Madcat Travel

We’re extremely passionate about helping all networkers become better networkers! That’s why we don’t just run networking events – we also help you network much more effectively at these events.

All the above sessions are delivered by Andrew Smith of ABN. Andrew is a multiple award-winning networker who has been delivering networking training and helping individuals and companies win new business for more than 10 years.

Training options

Personal Networking Audit & Training

Is networking a key part of your sales & marketing strategy? Or would you like it to be? Our 1-1 networking training helps both new and experienced networkers get much more enjoyment and benefit from networking.

How does it work? We’ll spend 90 minutes with you on a 1-1 basis, including the gathering of some key networking information. Then we’ll cover crucial training areas that are tailored to YOU, going into more detail on how you network, your strengths and areas for improvement. Then post-training we’ll summarise our recommendations to help you keep developing your networking effectiveness.

And finally, we’ll give you an ABN Networking Event Credit worth £40+vat that you can use to put your training into practice!

In-House Networking Skills Training

Would you like your staff to develop their networking knowledge, skills and confidence so they can gain new opportunities for your business? Effective relationship-building leads to both personal development and on-going new business opportunities. But is that happening throughout your company?

Our networking skills training sessions cover the full networking process, including:

Developing a successful networking strategy to match the company’s sales & marketing goals
Choosing the right events to attend How to join groups, develop rapport and start to build relationships
Key questions to ask – and topics to avoid! Building a short, sharp and memorable pitch Following up correctly after each event
Blending offline and online networking to get the right mix
Keeping relationships going to develop new business opportunities

Sign Up

Please pick one of the payment options below.

We’ll then be in touch to arrange a suitable date and time with you to book your 1-1 session. To discuss a tailored session for your team, please email info@next-business.co.uk or call 01224 900147 and we’ll call to talk through the best approach.

Any Questions?

Please just let us know – info@next-business.co.uk or call 01224 900147

Here are just a few reviews from ourclients

How to get involved

Since 2008, north-east companies have been using ABN networking services to win over £22m in new business.

Step 1

Pick a service

Select one of our highly effective services to start your ABN journey.

Step 2

Sign up!

Just follow the super simple instructions to get the your ABN ball rolling.

Step 3

Let’s chat

We'll be in touch to show you how to maximise your purchase and some top tips!

Step 4

Ready to go

You're now all set and ready to grow your network and win new business.

Find out more and sign up for any of our 6 services and/or online community below. Or let us help you choose! Take our Personal Networking Assessment online (it won’t take you long!) or email info@next-business.co.uk and we’ll call to chat through options with you.