Great Places To Take Your Clients When NetworkingAre you hoping to make a lasting impression on your client? Maybe you are trying to woo a new client? If that's the case, you're going to want to read on and check out these great places that are ideal for taking your clients to.

ByJeff Broth

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Do you live in South Africa and work at a job that entails taking clients out while networking? Are you tired of doing the same activities over and over? Are you hoping to make a lasting impression on your client? Maybe you are trying to woo a new client? If that's the case, you're going to want to read on and check out these great places that are ideal for taking your clients to.

Introduce Them to Casino Action and Fun

There's no better way to make a splash with your clients than by taking them to one of the many casinos found in South Africa. Between the cities of Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Queenstown, Pretoria, and Sun City there are more than 15 casinos to check out. Casinos offer a light and fun atmosphere that is perfect for letting loose. At the same time, they aren't too loud, which means you can go ahead and sneak in a little shop talk.

Besides the casinos, you can also take your clients to horse races and even bingo. If the casino action is a big hit with them, be sure to let them know there are a large amount of南非的在线赌场that offer all the same types of games, plus a whole lot more.

Enjoy a Sports Game

Professional sports events are another fabulous spot to take your clients. You get that laid back casual atmosphere that allows you to stray from the traditional business attire, it's a chance to get out of the office, and you can introduce your client to your own home team.

South Africa is well-known around the world for its love of sports. Among the most popular are rugby, cricket, and soccer. If you want to take them to themost popular sport in the country, however, soccer is the clear winner. Loftus Versveld and Ellis Park are two stadiums that are known to draw in some very rowdy crowds. Just be sure to get your tickets well in advance so you don't end up disappointing your client.

Share the Local Cuisine

虽然是绝对没有错的扭角羚g your client out for a meal, this particular option tends to be over-done. In order to make yours a memorable experience, skip the chain restaurants and typical locations and instead introduce your client tolocal and authentic cuisine. These are the places the tourists don't tend to visit, but the locals know all about.

Plan an Adventure Tour

Before you go ahead and choose this option, it's a good idea to learn as much as possible about your client in advance. Not everyone is up to adventure activities, so you want to be sure you don't put them in an uncomfortable position.

If you've got the green light, however, there are all kinds of activities you can take part in. Adventures can include a private helicopter tour, paragliding, zip-lining, a shark watching tour, a private surfing lesson, whale watching, kayaking, a sightseeing tour (by bus, car, or foot), bicycling, hiking, snorkelling, horseback riding on the beach, or even High Tea in Cape Town.

All of these ideas are unique and memorable so you know the visit will leave a lasting impression in your client's mind.

Don't Be Afraid to Think Outside the Box

When it comes to entertaining your clients while you spend time networking, there is absolutely nothing wrong with thinking outside the box. Coming up with unique ideas is sure to leave that lasting impression in their mind, which is exactly what you are striving for.

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Jeff Broth, a business writer and advisor. Consulted for SMB owners and entrepreneurs for 7 years now. Mainly covering finance, stocks and emerging fintech trends.

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