Watford Business Networking

Yes. Visitors get 60 seconds to introduce themselves: just your name, your business, and the type of person or client you're looking to meet.

Absolutely. Business cards are encouraged and may be shared with members and other visitors during open networking.

Not formally, but there is open networking time before and after the meeting where you can introduce yourself, swap cards, and connect.

Yes. Many connections are strengthened after the meeting through one-to-ones or follow-up calls. Feel free to reach out to anyone you connected with.

Come with a clear and concise introduction, plenty of business cards, and an idea of who you'd like to meet (ideal clients or referral partners). Listening is just as important as sharing.

You’ll meet professionals from a wide range of industries: mostly decision-makers, business owners, and service providers who are active in their local business community.

Yes. In fact, one-to-ones are a powerful way to build relationships after the meeting. Most members are open to it.

Yes, as a visitor you're welcome to connect and learn. Just be respectful if someone else already represents a similar service.

It’s a mix. There’s a formal agenda with set times to speak, but also casual networking before and after where you can have natural conversations.

Be authentic, clear, and interested in others. Focus on relationships over selling, and try to offer value—whether it’s a helpful insight, connection, or simply a good conversation.