Network Faster: Speed networking allows your members to mingle one-on-one in five-minute increments, resulting in a fast-paced, exciting networking experience.
The Southeastern Association Executive Magazine
Founded by sisters Sonia and Melissa English in 2004, 5 Minute Networking has a unique history. While Melissa kept coming away from “speed dating” events with more contacts for the sisters’ web design business than dates, Sonia was leaving conventional networking events feeling that something was missing. Putting their heads together, they came up with 5 Minute Networking and have been blazing the rapid networking trail ever since.
5 Minute Networking lets individuals meet one-on-one in five-minute increments, resulting in a fast-paced, exciting and effective networking and relationship building experience, often to referred to as the business-equivalent of “speed dating”.
The concept appeals to all personality types. Shy or reluctant attendees meet a large number of people without having to initiate conversations. “Power Networkers” appreciate the brevity of the scheme, and relish the abandonment of small talk.
Because of their efficiency, rapid business networking events are in high demand by the business and association community. Whereas an individual may meet only a few people at a conventional luncheon or mixer, participants of rapid networking events come away with as many as 20 contacts. 5 Minute Networking events are further optimized by maximizing new introductions at every event and allowing participants to specify which industry professionals they would like to meet.
During the registration process, event participants can specify the top five industries they are targeting. This list can be customized to reflect different industry niches or sub-cultures. For example, you could hold one event that is specific to professionals in the real estate industry and hold another event specific to automotive enthusiasts.
Event registration web pages, table tents and feedback forms can be customized with your logo, so that when your attendees register, it is clear they are registering for your event.
Rapid business networking is the most efficient way for your members to get to know each other, the company says. Not only will such events give current members a reason to re-new, they will attract and integrate new members. The more people that your members know, the more they gain out of their membership.
Speed networking can also jump-start conferences, conventions, or trade shows. Networking is a large part of any conference and the more your attendees interact, the more likely they will return next year. Unlike a regular luncheon or mixer where participants only meet a few people, those who come to rapid networking events come away with as many as 20 contacts. A 5 Minute Networking event held the first day of your gathering can help guarantee that relationships are being established.
In response to the high demand for these rapid networking services, the company recently developed and released a patent-pending Event Facilitation Software program that gives others the capability to run their own 5 Minute Networking events. The company says the technology is a valuable asset to any group wanting to increase the level and quality of interaction among its members, employees, or attendees. 5 Minute Networking licenses its software to a variety of organizations and individuals for uses ranging from team-building to member integration and fundraising. The company also facilitates events for charities, corporations and professional sports teams out of its office in Southern California.
“We are thrilled to be able to share our capabilities via the software – it will be an asset to any group that wants to increase the level and quality of interaction among its members, employees or conference attendees in a fun, efficient and effective manner,” said Sonia English. “One key advantage of our software is that is completely customizable to meet the needs of any group.”
Now associations can use the Event Facilitation Software to hold fast and efficient business networking events, generating outstanding results for your organization and event participants.
Because the Event Facilitation Software automates the entire event planning and facilitation process, 5 Minute Networking events can also be one of the easiest and least stressful events you offer. With the Event Facilitation Software, an event of 50 participants can be facilitated by only two people. The Event Facilitation Software also offers multi-sized event solutions. The software can be used to hold a weekly event for ten participants, or used for 500 participants at your annual conference or business expo.
In addition to maximizing new introductions, the Event Facilitation Software allows participants to specify whom they would like to meet during the networking event. When registering, participants can select the top five groups or industries they are targeting. This list can be customized to reflect the specific niches of those in attendance at your convention or tradeshow. In addition, the Event Facilitation Software keeps track of all introductions, so that when you hold a 5 Minute Networking event at your next convention or tradeshow, participants meet a new group of individuals.
Because of the high demand for business networking events and the low price of the Event Facilitation Software, there is a large profit margin for organizations. Pricing of the Event Facilitation Software is flexible so that it fits into any sized budget, whether you are a large organization that wants to hold monthly events or a small organization that wants to hold just one event per year.
For more information on software licensing or event facilitation, visit the website at www.5MinuteNetworking.com.
EVENT FACILITATION SOFTWARE FOR EFFICIENT NETWORKING
A patent-pending Event Facilitation Software program gives associations the ability to run their own 5 Minute Networking events. The software can help meeting planners run a speed networking for groups ranging in size from 10 to 2,000.
The software automatically times meetings, offers online registration and event posting, is compatible for up to 25 registration or sign-in desks and will strategically rearrange seating if a participant leaves early.
For more information on 5 Minute Networking or the new software, visit the company’s website at www.5MinuteNetworking.com
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