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Business Networking

Learning through Networking with others

Introduction

Most businesses recognise the benefits of developing their employees' knowledge and understanding of the industry they work in and the markets they are doing business in.

Networking with others allows smaller businesses to share experiences and ideas and to improve in-house knowledge. Businesses can network with educational establishments, trade organisations and other businesses. Businesses that actively participate in networks generally find the partnerships more effective than passive participants.

This guide explains the workings and benefits of networking, the forms networking can take and how to make the most of active participation.

Subjects covered in this guide

This document is based on Crown Copyright © 2004


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