“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit*”
Business Network (SW) Ltd hosts monthly lunch time networking events in Bristol and Exeter
♦ Do you want to generate opportunities that will enhance your business?
♦ Do you want to build mutually beneficial relationships with other decision makers?
♦ Do you want your networking to relaxed and comfortable?
♦ How about business seminars that can positively impact your business?
♦ Would a huge variety of contacts be useful to your business?
♦ Do you want the opportunity to promote your business and expertise?
♦ Do you want a team of advocates and ambassadors for your business?
♦ What about generating an ROI on your networking?
To experience what Business Network SW can offer you and your business come along to one of the upcoming events and see for yourself what so many people are benefiting from.
“Sean runs a superb network. He is very friendly ansd warm always a big smileon his face. He especialy looks after guests and new members and ensures they benefit from the experience. I am very grateful to Sean for all the contacts I have made and the business tips from seminars etc. Also to Sean for his charitable support.” Chris Roys – The Jessie May Trust
“If you want to learn about good networking, you would benefit from hanging out with Sean!
I joined his network because he manages it so well, with attention in the details, his organisation is so consistent and timing great. I feel like he doesn’t just provide a network meeting, but trains people in how to network well.
Not only that, I feel confidence in the quality of people he attracts to his network, as witnessed by great seminars. Thank you.” Cathy Towers – Exeter Mind and Body Clinic
“I highly recommend the monthly network lunches that Sean arranges in the South-West. I go to the Exeter and Taunton networking lunches and find them superbly organised, always meeting new people every month as well as further developing existing relationships. Plus there are the seminars in the morning, a great way to learn about different areas of business plus you can host your own. Several of my clients have come out of networking at these lunches and in hosting seminars. Sean himself is really friendly and easy to approach, and very helpful in helping you to promote your own business.” Chris Wood- Q Social Media
“Sean has been a supportive ‘partner’ with his vibrant and enthusiastic Business Network. We have been members of Business Network South West for 11 years in total. I have found this to be one of the very best network opportunities, not only because it’s membership is for senior decsion makers, but also because of the way Sean runs things.” Nigel Peeck- N3 Display Graphics
“Seans networking lunches are the Best!! I have been a member of Business Network SW for 4 years now and my Colleague Ann many years before me, I have met and done business with some fantastic people to which some have become dear friends as well. Seans enthusiasm and funny quotes make for a relaxed atmosphere to which we can all feel comfortable whilst promoting our businesses. Thanks Sean love being a member!!” Mandy Blackler- Casino Select
“I have been attending the Business Network SW since it started a number of years ago, and can confidently say Sean always keeps his finger on the pulse – the Business Network SW is one of the best networking groups on the circuit, the venues are amazing and the lunches superb. There is always a warm welcome when you arrive at events and my number of clients and friends just keeps growing and growing. The seminars and 10-minute presentations are always informative and interesting – Well done Sean!” Danny Frayne – Quick Print SW
With events being held regularly in Bristol,and Exeter join us and see how you can and your business can benefit.
Forthcoming events - all giving you the chance to participate in events that will give you numerous opportunities.
For more details visit our website - 2013 Dates
Conversations, connections and collaborations
Find us on Facebook and Twitter @seanhumby #BNSW
For your personal invitation then feel free to visit
*John Wesley
This is a ‘Planetwork Bristol’ FREE facilitated open networking event, where you can come and go as you please, pin a business card to the board, get a drink at the bar (if you wish) and start open networking.
You can then occasionally return to the board to see who is in the room that could be of interest to you.
One of the Planetwork facilitators will then ensure that you get introduced to that person, who may possibly become a great supplier or client.
The main object of the meeting is that you will create referral partners that you would otherwise miss out on.
The principle is that it is Net-WORK, not Net-SIT or Net-EAT !!!
The first Planetwork Bristol meetings will be held on June 27th, and then monthly on the last Thursday of the Month in the Bar Lounge area of the Holland House Hotel.
If you enjoy this casual networking, you may decide that you wish to become more involved with a structured networking group, BUT that is not the focus of these meetings.
Please register your interest, and we look forward to seeing you there, and hopefully get you those business contacts.
ATTEND THE EVENT HERE
More from the 20th Anniversary event photo’s courtesy of Malcolm Rouse Photography
Tim Stanford – Global Radio, Dudley Hambleton – Evolution and Mark Wren – Breathing NLP
Staurt Devlin – e Strategy, Alison Jobson – Straight Marketing and Lynne Rathbone – Stephens Scown
Chris Wood – Q Social Media, Matthew Redman – Auditel, Glen King – Glen King marketing & PR, Keryn Seal – Listen2Win and Richard Carpenter – Enterprise Assist
Heatherbell Barlow – Heatherbell Art and Dudley Hambleton – Evolution
Robert Guest – WPA, Dawn Mayo – Evolution ABS and Richard Hussey – RSH Copywriting
Sally Mitchell – Business Doctors Devon & Cornwall and Clare Owen – Daneswood
Danny Frayne – QWuickprint, Jim and Jackie Enright – Business Network UK Founders and Glen King – Glen King Marketing & PR
Mike Woodliffe – Space and Lee Cottrell – Kirkham Board
Sean, Jane and Megan Humby – Business Network SW and Ally Colton – Families for Children
Emma Law – Global Radio and Ian Smith – Winning Tenders
Rick Credland – Proctor – St James’s Place Wealth Management, Cathy Towers – Exeter Mind & Body Clinic and Dudley Hambleton – Evolution
Ashley Scott – Printing.com, Rachel Buckley – Hartnell Chanot and Stuart Coombe – Old Mill Financial Planning
David R Cotterill and William Hammond – Space
Adam Nicholas – Martin Luck Group, Ian Dunstan – Cobalt Communications and Barry Martin – Old Mill Accountancy
Fiona Helsing and Nicky Dunn – Mango Personnel
Guy Arnold – Crooked Stick, paul Brown – Concept Card and Alastair Banks – Optix Solutions
Dave Barr – Best of Exeter, Stuart Grant – Printing.com, Mark Evans-Martin – SEO736 and Jane MacNamara – Creme de la Creme Fun Casino
Stephen Bateman – Concentric Dots and Stuart Coombe – Old Mill
Stuart Grant & Ashley Scott – Printing.com, Glen King, Ian Dunstan & Jim Taylor – Cobalt Communications and William Hammond – Space
Mark Leveridge doing a great job with the introduction to this special event!
Jim Enright – Business Network UK founder regaling the audience with the beginnings of Business Network in the UK
Richard Carpenter – Enterprise Assist introducing Keryn Seal – Listen2Win who are hosting the seminar before the lunch on 5th June
Businesses in photo – Businesses in the photo – Andrew Price & Co Limited,
Ashfords LLP,
Auditel,
Bitpod Ltd,
Bovey Castle,
Bramblebuzz,
BreathingNLP,
Business Doctors,
Business Network (SW) Ltd,
Business Network Founders,
Casino Select,
Cobalt Communications,
Compass Resolution,
Concentric Dots – (Part of iGlimpse Limited),
Concept Card,
Creme de la Creme Fun Casino,
Crooked Stick Ltd,
Daneswood Solutions Ltd,
Dartington,
David R Cotterill,
Devon Air Ambulance Trust,
e-strategy,
Endorse HR,
Enterprise Assist Limited,
Everys Solicitors,
Evolution,
Evolution ABS Limited,
Exeter Golf & Country Club,
Exeter Mind & Body Clinic,
Exeter Racecourse & Conference Centre,
Families for Children Trust,
Florian Zumfelde Design Studio,
FRP Advisory,
Gilbert Stephens Solicitors,
Glen King PR/Marketing Ltd,
Global Radio,
Gravitas Recruitment (SW) Ltd,
Hartnell Chanot & Partners,
Heatherbell Art,
If… Media Ltd,
Ingenious PA,
Juiceplus,
Kirkham Board,
Linked4Success,
Listen to Win,
Malcolm Rouse Photography,
Mango Personnel Ltd,
Mark Leveridge Magic,
Marla Custom Blinds,
Martin Luck Group,
Old Mill Accountancy LLP,
Optix Solutions Ltd,
Plug and Play,
Printing.com,
Q Social Media Ltd,
Quickprint Ltd,
Realistic Home Improvements Ltd,
Road User Support Service,
Round Ash Associates,
RSH Copywriting,
Rundle Walker,
Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre,
SEO736,
Shopping Sherlock,
Simpkins Edwards,
Somerset County Cricket Club Ltd,
Something To Say,
Space,
St James’s Place Wealth Management,
St Loye’s Foundation,
Stephens Scown,
Straight Marketing Limited,
Tender Victory,
The Bid Coach,
thebestof Exeter,
WESC Foundation,
Winning Tenders Ltd,
WNW Design,
WPA Healthcare
A final celebratory wave as the event ended!
Manchester to London Networking on Wednesday 29th May
The Business ‘Network on the Move’ in Association with Virgin Trains and Regionplus – Your First Class Carriage Awaits
Lincoln
Francesca and Stuart Marritt will be hosting The Business Network Lincoln area.
Launching on Thursday the 12th of September.
Francesca and Stuart are going to give 10% of the proceeds of each booking for this event to a local charity in the Lincoln area.
The website available for bookings will be available soon – if you are interested in attending and to reserve your place contact Helen Bennett - helen@business-network.co.uk
Will Kintish the UK’s Number One Networking Guru, has been booked and will be running a free networking seminar prior to the launch lunch and this will run from 9.30am until 11.50am and will be free of charge to anyone attending the whole event.
www.business-network.co.uk
Some great news from Spencer about his exciting new business and an opportunity for you!
Celebrate and learn!
- Since the Exeter Business Network meetings in February and March: “We have grown our local team to 50 (14 of which in my own team) in 4 countries (5th soon to be added)”
- I have a financial ROI (return on investment) within 2 months of start-up.
Are you seeking;
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An easily added on product to your, e.g. coaching business?
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An income to provide for the future, pensions, employment uncertainty (self or employed)?
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A business that helps people achieve?
I had the pleasure of attending the ICAEW South West region dinner on 16th May at The Grand Hotel in Bristol following my invitation from Sam Talby of FRP Advisory.
The event attracted over 300 people from organisations including Alexander Daniels, Avon Rubber plc, BADCASS, Bishop Fleming, BPP, Bristol/Bath/Swindon Business News, Business Insider, Corrigan Associates, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, First Intuition, Geoff Gollop & Co, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Hazlewoods, ICAEW Visiting Presidents, Kaplan Financial, KPMG, Lloyds Bank, Mazars, Michael Page, Milsted Langdon LLP, Old Mill Accountants, PwC, robert Half International, RSM Tenon, Smith & Williamson, The Bristol Port Company, The Prince’s Trust, Thrings LLP, UH Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Veale Wasbrough Vizards and Verco Global.
The event was hosted by Peaches Golding OBE – one of the South West region’s leading ethical business experts and included Mark Spofforth ICAEW President speaking, the presentation of awards and a lovely 3 course dinner.
The FRP Advisory table had a mixture of businesses – Holly French from Credit Insure, Tony Foster and Nastasha Bliss from Metcalfes Solicitors, Nicola Brastock from Thrings LLP, Peter Bailey from Bailey Associates along with Sam Talby, Gareth Morris and Susan Evans from FRP Advisory’s Bristol office.
The conversation included sailing on tall ships, skiing in France, the Scott Gibbs try against England, networking, the sale of assets along with dairy products, vegetarianism. What was great was the way in which relationships were being developed – some new and many being strengthened as the conversation flowed.
The Guest speaker was Nick Hewer who spoke entertainingly about how he had met Lord Sugar, the various business ventures that he worked with Lord Sugar on including the highs and lows – how, with the bad news that the hard drives from an early Amstrad PC were faulty( after only 7,000 units had been sold) causing the bottom to fall out of the business quickly followed by the opportunity of manufacturing dishes for Rupert Murdoch’s Sky business. The talk included the way in which the Apprentice came to our screens – the candidates, the filming schedule, the board room and what is happening to the Apprentice in the future…….. All in all a fantastic insight that was funny, serious and enlightening throughout. If you get the opportunity to listen to Nick Hewer speak take it!
Photo’s below taken by Blackberry, by an amateur – me!
- What will you be doing in 10 years?
- How would you solve the plastic in the ocean crisis – and why haven’t you done it yet?
- What are you thinking about now?
- If you were to lose everything today what would you do?
- When are you going to retire?
- Who is the person who has most inspired you?
- What’s next for Virgin Healthcare?
- What drives you? (And when can I get to Necker Island!)
- Would you invest in Bristol Rovers (if not why not?!)
- Who is the best entrepreneur?
Timings
Seminar before lunch - coffee and networking from 10am – seminar starts at 10.30am followed by
THE Networking Lunch
Networking over drinks from 11.45am – 12.30pm followed by a sit down served 2 course lunch (dietary requirements catered for), individual table presentations, a table host to conduct proceedings, conversations leading to connections and collaborations. Delegate details provided to enable you to connect with others in the room during the table to table networking. A guest speaker and the event ends at 2pm
“Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.” Napoleon Bonaparte
Where do you get your invitation?
call 01981 540708
email sean@business-network.co.uk - with “yes book me in” or “yes send me invite” or
complete enquiry form here
Why should you attend?
At each event you will have the opportunity to meet numerous other senior decision makers from locally based businesses in a relaxed and focused environment. It is a proven way and sustainable way of continuing to develop opportunities.
- You will generate opportunities that will enhance your business
- You will build mutually beneficial relationships with other decision makers
- The networking is relaxed and comfortable
- You will the opportunity to promote your business and expertise
- You will build a team of advocates and ambassadors for your business
- You will generate an ROI on your networking
*Guest from business other than yours, membership restrictions do apply. Once guest has joined and paid for their membership bottle of bubbly presented to you at subsequent Bristol Business Network event. Unlimited bubbly!
More from the 20th Anniversary event – missed a great seminar and some photo’s courtesy of Malcolm Rouse Photography
Exeter Business Network 20th Anniversary event – thank you for your enthusiasm, conversations and commitment!
The seminar before lunch was hosted by Stephen Bateman – informative, enlightening and full of great information to enable you to develop your content marketing into a powerful business tool – generating interest, winning loyal customers and increasing your profitability. If you think you know about content marketing then look through Stephen’s presentation because I can guarantee you will learn something that will add value to your business.
Stephen’s presentation is now on SlideShare
Selection of testimonials from people who attended the seminar…..
“Stephen provided us with a fascinating view on the tactics and tricks employed when considering an effective content marketing strategy. In just a short seminar, it was clear that Stephen’s knowledge and communication skills make him an expert in his field. I can easily recommend his services, and feel confident that he can deliver a great result.” Alex Wren, Video Marketing Specialist, Bitpod
“Stephen clearly knows his subject inside out. It’s easy to see how so many businesses get lost within the huge industry that is content marketing. Stephen provides tried, tested, trusted processes which ensure that you stand out from the crowd.” SARAH HUGHES, The LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert
“Stephen is clearly an expert in the field of content marketing and furthermore he is able to communicate his expertise clearly, concisely and in a style and with language that is easily understood by those of us (such a myself) who are not as well versed in the subject. I had the pleasure of hearing Stephen present recently and he was able to both communicate technical content and also keep us entertained and focused on the key messages throughout his presentation.” Hugh Graham, Director, The Bid Coach Ltd
“Stephen is an expert in the field of content marketing. He has a thorough grasp of the tools and techniques and the vision to provide usable advice on what you need to be doing. If you want to get beyond the jargon and get some ideas you can actually implement I recommend going to one of Stephen’s seminars.” Richard Hussey, Consultant and Copywriter, RSH Copywriting
For those who missed – Webinar 14 June
What about the Next Exeter Business Network event – detail here?
More from the gallery
Businesses in the photo – Andrew Price & Co Limited,
Ashfords LLP,
Auditel,
Bitpod Ltd,
Bovey Castle,
Bramblebuzz,
BreathingNLP,
Business Doctors,
Business Network (SW) Ltd,
Business Network Founders,
Casino Select,
Cobalt Communications,
Compass Resolution,
Concentric Dots – (Part of iGlimpse Limited),
Concept Card,
Creme de la Creme Fun Casino,
Crooked Stick Ltd,
Daneswood Solutions Ltd,
Dartington,
David R Cotterill,
Devon Air Ambulance Trust,
e-strategy,
Endorse HR,
Enterprise Assist Limited,
Everys Solicitors,
Evolution,
Evolution ABS Limited,
Exeter Golf & Country Club,
Exeter Mind & Body Clinic,
Exeter Racecourse & Conference Centre,
Families for Children Trust,
Florian Zumfelde Design Studio,
FRP Advisory,
Gilbert Stephens Solicitors,
Glen King PR/Marketing Ltd,
Global Radio,
Gravitas Recruitment (SW) Ltd,
Hartnell Chanot & Partners,
Heatherbell Art,
If… Media Ltd,
Ingenious PA,
Juiceplus,
Kirkham Board,
Linked4Success,
Listen to Win,
Malcolm Rouse Photography,
Mango Personnel Ltd,
Mark Leveridge Magic,
Marla Custom Blinds,
Martin Luck Group,
Old Mill Accountancy LLP,
Optix Solutions Ltd,
Plug and Play,
Printing.com,
Q Social Media Ltd,
Quickprint Ltd,
Realistic Home Improvements Ltd,
Road User Support Service,
Round Ash Associates,
RSH Copywriting,
Rundle Walker,
Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre,
SEO736,
Shopping Sherlock,
Simpkins Edwards,
Somerset County Cricket Club Ltd,
Something To Say,
Space,
St James’s Place Wealth Management,
St Loye’s Foundation,
Stephens Scown,
Straight Marketing Limited,
Tender Victory,
The Bid Coach,
thebestof Exeter,
WESC Foundation,
Winning Tenders Ltd,
WNW Design,
WPA Healthcare
Jackie & Jim Enright (Business Network Founders) celebrating 20 years with Sean & Jane Humby Business Network SW hosts
“People will sit up and take notice if you will sit up and take notice of what makes them sit up and take notice” Harry Selfridge d. 8/5//1947
Pre lunch drinks and networking – all sorts of conversations and connections being made
Jim Enright talking about how Business Network arrived in the UK
Toasting 20 years!
Among those who attended
Charity Partner Award winner for May.
Exeter Business Network Charities 2013
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust is the charity which raises the funds to keep 2 emergency Air Ambulances flying. This is no small feat as each and every year we have to raise in the region of £4.5 million to keep both of the helicopters airborne. Click here to donate
Families for Children place children for adoption from throughout the UK, who have experienced loss and upheaval. We find for them stable, loving families in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We are special because we have a ‘forever’ policy of support and this means that we offer support to the child and new family for as long as they need us. Click here to donate
WESC Foundation’s aim is the education and care of young people with visual impairment and/or complex needs and their transition into school, college and beyond. By providing a specialist centre for education, training and expertise, WESC Foundation create a better life for people with visual impairment. Click here to donate
The vision of St Loye’s Foundation is that each individual should have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential, irrespective of natural abilities or setbacks experienced in life.Mission – St Loye’s mission is to be the preferred choice of people with physical, mental health, sensory and other disabilities, or with long-term health conditions, to improve their quality of life and degree of independence. Click here to donate
Announcements from the lunch
Loads more offers and opportunities here!
A big thank you for these kind words
“In their own words from Twitter”
Listen2Win_May 08, 10:37pm via Twitter for iPhone
Fun speaking at 20th anniversary for #BNSWtoday. @stloyes @nigelwnw @alex_wren@seanhumby @Assistor @qChrisWood you are all legends! #L2W
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stloyesMay 08, 6:19pm via Twitter for iPhone@alex_wren @FFCAdoption @seanhumbycongrats and well deserved ^Tom 
alex_wren: Thank you so much@FFCAdoption @stloyes @seanhumby for surprise award & bubbles. It was a pleasure to help #awardwinningalex5:45pm, May 08 from Twitter for iPad
stloyes: @alex_wren @FFCAdoption@seanhumby congrats and well deserved ^Tom 6:19pm, May 08 from Twitter for iPhone
alex_wrenMay 08, 5:45pm via Twitter for iPadThank you so much @FFCAdoption @stloyes@seanhumby for surprise award & bubbles. It was a pleasure to help #awardwinningalex
CasinoMandyMay 08, 3:45pm via Twitter for iPhoneGreat lunch @SandyParkExeter with @seanhumby @Janehumby @StuEStrategy@Carolinecreer @DevonAirAmb @BoveyCastle@ExeterRaces #BNSW
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tendervictoryMay 08, 3:22pm via Webthank-you @seanhumby for another great#BNSW - I think today’s meal at @SandyParkExeter was the best I have enjoyed yet!
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qChrisWoodMay 08, 3:09pm via HootSuiteGood #Exeter networking lunch today with @seanhumby + @Listen2win - great to watch @Blind_Seal in action, great video @bitpod_uk#BNSW
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SpaceExeterMay 08, 3:07pm via WebGreat #BNSW 20th anniversary #Exeternetworking lunch @SandyParkExeter with @seanhumby! Great talk by @Blind_Seal from @Listen2Win_
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SpaceExeterMay 08, 9:05am via Web#BNSW #networking #lunch today with @seanhumby.Talk by @MrRMWilliams & @Blind_Seal @Listen2Win_ will be really interesting @SandyParkExeter
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heatherbellartMay 08, 8:56am via HootSuiteLooking forward to meeting @seanhumby and lots of new peeps at business network sw today.
From LinkedIn
Fran Long Great meeting today ty
15 hours ago-
Julia Bramble Seconded – the buzz in the room today was contagious!! The result of something very special that you have grown and nurtured Sean Humby. Delighted to belong to BNSW
Excellent event today in Exeter, thanks to SW Networking and Sean Humby.
Emails received
Thanks Sean – it was great to be a part of it.Best wishes and congratulations again on your continued success.RachelRachel BuckleyDirectorHartnell Chanot and PartnersHello Sean, thanks very much for inviting Jackie and I to join you for BNSW`s 20th Anniversary.The buzz in the room was great and is a credit to you, Jane and Megan.Here’s to another 20 years.Best regards.Jim Enright
