Want to network like a pro? Read this checklist

In the start-up world, connections and introductions are everything. The bigger your network, the more access you’ll have to potential investors, clients, partners, customers, and mentors.

But where many people miss the mark is in not realising that networking isn’t just something you do during an event. In fact, it’s a long game where you have to be actively involved before, during, and after the event.

The checklist below contains important points that will help you up your networking game at your next event.

Pre-event

Make a plan

Time is money, so before you start filling your calendar with meetings, it’s best to sit down