"Get Connected Dubai" will bring together CEO's, business leaders, top decision-makers, business owners and entrepreneurs from a variety of leading industries in one convenient location for Dubai's biggest and best business networking event.
Every year BNI (Business Networking International) holds a networking event which provides a forum for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Professionals and Government Representatives to come together to network and share ideas. The event takes on added significance this year given the current economic climate - never has it been more important to maintain and sustain key business relationships.
This year's event will be held at the Address, Dubai Marina on the 29th March and BNI's National Director for the UAE, Bijay Rajnikantt Shah thinks it's a must attend for all business professionals across all industries.
"Business networking is one of the most important practices you can use to build up new business, new contacts and increase your profile" Shah commented, "From the point of view of lead generation, networking with local business men and women, across industry and target markets, can prove to be extremely successful to your business and can generate word of mouth referrals and encourage recommendations that you would otherwise be unable to achieve."
It's clear that the economic climate is currently at a low ebb and when times are tough, networking seems like the last thing anyone wants to do, However, it is in these challenging days that you need to consolidate old and cultivate new working relationships and let your peers know how they can help you and vice versa.
"Times may be tough," Shah continued, "There is no denying, however, that you can do something about it. Get Connected Dubai is a new and innovative way to network. We have approached other groups such as Arab Business Club and Heels & Deals in order to provide our members with access to a wider range of business experts. Get Connected Dubai will help you build a strong network and work to ensure you are better known, better equipped and have better market penetration than you could ever manage on your own."
Networking has certainly had its fair share of bad press but its advantages cannot be dismissed. The sharing of information can be beneficial and in some cases critical to the development of further business and to closing successful deals. Such events are also an ideal opportunity for 'start-ups' offering an invaluable source of help and advice should it be required.
Shah concluded, "One needs to be proactive and enhance key alliances with your professional peers. It is really a simple proposition; those that invest in building alliances, relationships and partnerships will certainly develop their business and profile. It can only be beneficial and improve business success - I guarantee it".
Get Connected Dubai will be taking place at the The Address, Dubai Marina from 6pm on the 29th March. For more information contact info@sirenconsulting.com or visit www.getconnecteddubai.com
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About Connected Dubai
Get Connected Dubai at The Address, Dubai Marina will take place on the 29th March from 6pm and is open to the wider business community. Tickets will cost AED 140 per person and reservations can be made online at www.getconnecteddubai.com
Get Connected Dubai is an initiative of BNI. Key Marketing Partners are - Heels & Deals, Arab Business Club CityMyWay, Zawya & Right Selection Group
The goal of Get Connected Dubai is to highlight the key role that networking plays in the development and success of businesses across the world.
The focus of this event will be to bring together representatives of government, businesses and the community to network with each other, to understand the concept of good networking and to listen to talks by key networking specialists. These speakers will offer advice and information on how businesses can grow and succeed through good networking practices.
Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of other networking organisations, students, press representatives and interested parties from all levels of government and business. The purpose of Get Connected Dubai is to raise the profile of networking in the wider community, recognising it as an essential tool for success in today's business climate.
About Business Network International
Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all of them carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services, they take out your card and recommend you. It's as simple as that! It's simple because it's based on a proven concept by BNI Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, called "Givers Gain." If I give you business you'll give me business and we'll both benefit as a result.
Last year alone, members of BNI passed 6.3 million referrals which generated over $2.3 billion dollars (U.S.) worth of business for its members! BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per professional classification or specialty to join a chapter.
For more information on BNI, please contact:
Chris McDonnell,
Siren
Email: Consultingchris@sirenconsulting.com
Tel: 04 3215351
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