3. Below is a list of benefits of pursuing networking opportunities:
• Online Networks: Firstly creating both a Facebook & Twitter account is free of charge. My company will take as much advantage of free of charge services as possible. Facebook and Twitter have millions of users by advertising my company and special offers this makes users aware of my services, creating more customers. If people search in Gumtree for local restaurant and Catering then my business will appear. The local newspaper is read by the majority of the community I will place advertisements in the paper which again will increase the number of customers. All of the above will result in a increase in profit due to more customer turnover.
• Distributing Materials:Having people stood on the streets with flyers again creates more awareness of my business creating more customers coming into my shop. Handing out free samples is something customers love
• Maintaining regular contact with people:Having a healthy relationship with my supplier is essential, this will give me a stress free order service and making sure I have all the products I need to run my business. The supplier will then in return of my business to them spread a good word about my company.
• Individual Marketing:Talking to my customers face to face in the shop is a great form of customer service, me making sure they are happy with their visit will result in them returning.
• Attending Seminars:I will never stop to learn, going to seminars and learning from professionals will help me gain great knowledge of new services and different ways to run my business. At the seminars I will also be introduced to other people within the hospitality industry, this will open gates to many other opportunities.