Match Alliance Networking FAQS
Stop here to find some of the our frequently asked networking question and answers. Got more networking questions? Get in touch with us today. of our Melbourne based networking group.
What are the benefits of business Networking?
There are many benefits of business networking:
Create new connections- You get to expand your business connections, you never know who you’ll meet at a networking event.
Build brand awareness & visibility- By showing up and talking to a few new people, you’ve already built more awareness of your brand and what you do.
New ideas & feedback: Gain new ideas and feedback from other businesses to improve your own
Obtaining referrals: New contacts could lead to more referrals in the future.
Sharing knowledge: Share your knowledge and help others, you never know they could become your next client.
Support network: Talk with other like-minded people and learn from their experiences.
And that’s not all, check out our amazing membership benefits you get if you sign up to be a Match Alliance member.
What is networking for businesses?
Networking for businesses is about connecting with other like-minded businesses to create new opportunities and increase business growth. By networking as a business you can obtain new clients, find new business opportunities and increase brand awareness.
What’s the purpose of networking?
Networking allows you to connect and create new relationships with other businesses. Its purpose is to create new connections, and business opportunities by allowing businesses to give referrals and advice to others.
How do I join a business network group?
Get in touch with us! Fill out the membership application and we’ll be in touch ASAP to discuss your application.
Is business networking effective?
Business networking is extremely effective, especially for small to medium businesses looking to grow and expand their opportunities. It allows you to connect with other like-minded people who are looking to grow in the same way you are. Networking can present you with new partnerships and business relationships you otherwise may not have had.
What occupations benefit the most from networking?
All occupations! Any business wanting to build connections and take their business to the next level can benefit from our networking events. We work with a large range of businesses from digital marketing to accounting and finance. Networking with a different variety of businesses can open up doors for your own business you may not have even thought about. And you never know who you’re going to meet at one of our next networking events. Still not sure if it will fit for your business? Get in touch.
Can small businesses benefit from business networking?
Short answer yes! We often find that small businesses benefit the most from networking. Networking as a small business can get your brand out there and can help you build some great connections to take your business forward. But don’t take our word for it, check out some of our testimonials
How often do your members meet?
Over the course of the calendar year, our members meet at 8 events which on average means every 5-6 weeks.
Where do your events take place?
To keep things central and accommodate for our members who are based in many different geographical locations, we generally meet at inner city venues. We like to keep things interesting and change our breakfast venues regularly. To give you a better idea, we have held our breakfasts at Entrecôte, The Prince, The Dick Whittington and most recently, The Botanical Hotel in South Yarra.
Our larger, main networking events have included venues such as The Southern Star Observation Wheel at the Docklands, Melbourne and the historical Raheen Estate in Kew.
Who are your members?
Our members come from a huge variety of industries such as accounting & finance, legal, construction, IT, digital marketing & website development, retail, trades, property, personal and business coaching and many, many more.
How are you different to other networking groups?
Plain and simply- our networking events and our members. Our regular referral breakfasts are well-spaced and provide an intimate, collaborative and friendly environment that fosters the development of long-lasting, synergetic relationships. Our larger networkring events are unique experiences for the wider member group to either meet and growth new relationships or further strengthen and solidify existing ones.
Our members are from a vast range of industries and have senior roles in their well-established organisations. Many of our members have been in business for many years with a great deal of experience which has enabled them to grow quality networks which in turn equates to high-qualty referrals to fellow members.
Plain and simply- our events and our members. Our regular referral breakfasts are well-spaced and provide an intimate, collaborative and friendly environment that fosters the development of long-lasting, synergetic relationships. Our larger events are unique experiences for the wider member group to either meet and growth new relationships or further strengthen and solidify existing ones.
Our members are from a vast range of industries and have senior roles in their well-established organisations. Many of our members have been in business for many years with a great deal of experience which has enabled them to grow quality business networks which in turn equates to high-qualty referrals to fellow members.
How do you join MATCH Alliance?
One of the keys to our success is to ensure and maintain the quality of our members. As part of this process, we meet with prospective members to ensure that their values, networks and ethics align to our own.
What does your annual membership investment include?
Your annual membership investment includes:
- 5 x referral breakfasts (consisting of 12-15 individuals with groups rotated and only one individual per industry present per breakfast)
- 3 x major professional networking events (these events are with the entire membership group)
- A one-on-one one hour session with the Chairman and Founder Ronnie Lewis who has over 12,500 connections on LinkedIn.
