The Trade Nigeria's Traders
Business Forum 2021 is uniquely designed and tailored to suit all aspect of
business life which include, but not limited to entrepreneurship, skills
training, mentorship and lots more.
The Traders Business Forum 2021 is designed to hold at the Trade Nigeria Auditorium, 5th floor, Edo House Abuja from the 18th of March to the 19th of March 2021.
There is power in being connected
to other people who are active in your line of business, but it can also be
easy to talk yourself into committing to an annual business meeting year after
year. Many people think that having or owing a business is enough, but to
capitalize on the return on your investment you need to be engaged and
participate actively in business meetings, conferences and business workshop
seminars.
Many
Entrepreneurs, Small business owners and Traders are busy, so the thought of
taking a few hours or days away from their business to participate in a
conference, trade show, convention or seminar can seem like a waste of
time. However, these live meetings might be just what you need to uncover
new ways to growing your business.
Many think
that being around competitors can be a waste of time, or worse; a chance for
others to steal their ideas. But not everyone in your business is
actually a competitor, as many can be allies and friends. The mindset you
choose about participating in events will reflect on your results.
Here are five reasons to attend a business forum or trade conference:
1. It
helps you to network with other business partners.
Business meetings or conferences
provide a great opportunity to network. Often competitors from different
business background can become valuable resources for referrals and
best-practices. Avoiding partners for fear of others discovering your
competitive advantage can actually limit your own success. Collaboration
is the way to approach networking. While there are those whose intentions
can be suspected, most people can help each other uncover ideas and spark
inspiration when they get to know each other on a personal level.
2. It
Creates Educational Opportunities.
No matter how experienced you are
at your business, everyone can learn. Working in a small business venture
can often be isolating, and without exposure to a variety of points of view, we
can miss new ideas and trends that can impact future results. The educational
aspect of a business meeting can expose you to new ways of conducting your
business and help you discover how to be more productive.
3. It
helps you Encounter new vendors and suppliers.
Too often people shy away from
business meetings, trade exhibit show hall and all of that. They fear
that they will have to talk to salespeople, but some industry suppliers are
some of the best people for you to get to know if you want to learn more about
the current business climate. Discovering innovative products and
services for your business is necessary to stay competitive in today’s
fast-paced world. Plus, these vendors who sell to your organization fully
grasp what is happening inside your competition. Invest time with the
sponsors at the event and turn them into your friends and allies.
4. It
creates a comparative advantage.
When you are active in your line of
business, you can develop a reputation as an expert to your competitors and
your clients. Those who are engaged over the long term are often asked to
speak at the business events and to write articles for publications. Like
it or not, others like to associate with the experts in any industry.
Clients feel good about doing business with those that are celebrated by their
peers. If your strategy is to be the best-kept secret in your business
community, you will be missing a valuable opportunity.
5. It
helps you relax and have Time Out.
Being in business should be
rewarding and fun. All work and no play can get old fast. Business
meetings and conferences can add a layer of enjoyment to managing your career
growth by mixing a social aspect into your learning and industry branding
efforts. Many events have fun activities such as parties, socializing and
tours of the local area where the event is hosted. Taking an extra day at
the beginning or end of the trip to explore or visit friends in the region is
also a great way to maximize the investment in travel. Never
underestimate the power of a little fun mixed with some interesting people!
Many falsely believe that since
they can now access business information via the Internet that the days of the
live meeting are gone. The truth is, meetings are more important than
ever. The value in meetings comes from the human-to-human connections
that occur. Often people cite the serendipitous “hallway conversations”
that they have with other attendees as the most valuable parts of attending a
business meeting or business event. While these are not on the agenda, or
mentioned in the breakout sessions learning objectives, when two or more people
begin to discuss topics on a deeper and personal level, the success of the
event to those involved becomes irreplaceable. It is the people that
bring the return on investment (ROI) to your time at the event.
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