I’m sure of lot of you avid networkers have been to your fair share of boring and lengthy networking events, that’s why I’m all for a networking event with a difference. When networking yes, I like to meet new people, build new business relationships and look for new opportunities; but not at an event that is full of serious business people and is revolved around a structured format.  

I want to attend an event that’s professional to an extent but friendly, relaxed, informal and full of atmosphere, as it’s these key elements that results in people going back to the same event on the basis that they yes, made some great contacts, but more importantly they enjoyed themselves at the same time. 

That’s why networking over a curry is a great alternative to all these structured networking events as it creates networking with a difference. Being a big fan of Indian food myself, I usually tend to stay safe and stick with a chicken Korma along with Onion bhaji’s and Naan bread however, at a networking curry club it’s fun to be able to try a variety of dishes, some of which I may not have tried before. What a great combination of being able to meet new people and build new business relationships with being able to relax, socialise and enjoy freshly prepared Indian cuisine at the same time.

Networking is a chance to work outside of work but in all honestly when I attend an event I don’t really want to feel like I’m working; I want an event that is relaxed and informal and an atmosphere that will take all my work worries away!    

From now on it’s all about creative networking. Meeting new people; building new business relationships and MAKING CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT!!

Until next time happy networking!!