BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP LAUNCH WORKSHEET Manual organizer resource from ExpoSnap: https://www.exposnap.app/blog/how-to-start-a-business-networking-group PURPOSE Who is the group for? Which question or professional need will it serve? What would a useful meeting deliver? What is outside the group's scope? PILOT People to ask for initial feedback: Meeting topic / format / proposed duration: Date, time, time zone, location or joining details: Costs to verify and who pays: Access arrangements to confirm: RESPONSIBILITIES Primary host: Backup host: Contact for access requests or concerns: Who welcomes newcomers and moderates discussion? EXPECTATIONS What promotion or sponsorship is permitted? How will confidentiality and respectful participation be handled? How will photos, shared notes, and contact exchange be agreed? How can a person stop receiving invitations? FIRST-MEETING AGENDA Welcome and participation choices: Introduction prompt: One main discussion question: Useful resources or voluntary introductions: Feedback and possible next steps: AFTER THE PILOT What did participants find useful? What needs to change? Do people want another meeting or invitation? What time, cost, and effort did the pilot require? Repeat / adapt / pause: This is not membership software, an attendance register, or an app import file. Do not distribute personal contact details without the appropriate agreement.