Thank you – Exeter Business Network December Lunch #BNSW
Heart warming, emotional, moving and inspirational stories told by Julie Hawker for Devon Air Ambulance Trust, Aaron and Ruairi Corr for West of England School and College, Georgie for Families for Children Trust and Pete (via video link!) from St Loye’s
Raffle Prizes donated included 2 bottles of fine Malt whisky, lunches, champagne afternoon tea, lunch by the beach, 4 ball at Woodbury Park, Cuddly toy, chocolates, champagne, wine, body language book, Christmas cards, Exeter Business Network membership, £25 online shopping voucher, half days coaching, one hour social media expertise, £10 gift certificate, Folio notebook, Buisness Network SW lunch, £100 voucher fro French villa, more champagne, 2013 desk diary, more wine
Donated by David Frumin and Associates, The Bid Coach, Natures Brilliance (multiple prizes), Bovey Castle, Bramblebuzz, Business Network SW (multiple prizes), RSH Copywriting, Ashro Promotions (multiple prizes), Green My Business, Casino Select, St James’s Place Wealth Management, Simpkins Edwards (multiple prizes), Chocobloc (multiple prizes), Evolution Café (multiple prizes), Posh Nosh, Baytek Voice and Data, Mango Personnel, Concentric Dots, Realistic Home Improvements
Among the winners Andrew Walker, Richard Carpenter, Fran Long, Helena Holt, Rebecca Pearse, Mary Jane Edwards, Richard Hussey, Malcolm Rouse, Ryan Barrett, Nicky Dunn, James Guthrie, Chris Elliott, Alex Wren, Nigel Wilkinson, William Hammond, Danny Frayne, Stuart Coombe, Hugh Mitchel, Rick Creland Proctor
Over £540 was raised and this was split between Devon Air Ambulance Trust, Families for Children, St Loye’s and The West of England School
See what people said……………………………………………..
RichardHussey18:05am via HootSuite
Thanks @seanhumby for really useful #BNSW event in Exeter yesterday. Great networking as always and good to raise a bit for good causes too.
PRtakerDec 05, 9:58pm via Twitter for iPhone@JuliaBramble @seanhumby lucky both of you…. Ho ho happy christmas!!
JuliaBramble: Woooo hooooo!! I just won 3 months of@SeanHumby – how lucky am I????? !(Xmas Raffle at the very fab#Exeter #BNSW)4:41pm, Dec 05 from HootSuite
PRtaker: @JuliaBramble @seanhumby and how will you be using your three months’ worth…??!4:47pm, Dec 05 from Twitter for iPhoneJuliaBramble: @prtaker That’s for me to know and @SeanHumbyto find out!!! LOLOLOLOL :)5:28pm, Dec 05 from HootSuitePRtaker: @JuliaBramble @seanhumby lucky both of you…. Ho ho happy christmas!!9:58pm, Dec 05 from Twitter for iPhone
webformedDec 05, 7:49pm via Web@alex_wren @seanhumby well done Alex! I had to run off before the raffle as I had another meeting at 2:30pm #guttedShow Conversation
cosmicjulieDec 05, 7:43pm via Web@SDoderer so glad you enjoyed my story and its inspired more support for @DevonAirAmb @seanhumbyShow Conversation
DevonAirAmbDec 05, 6:10pm via TweetDeck@SDoderer Thank you. @cosmicjulie is a star! @seanhumby2 retweetsShow Conversation
nigelwnwDec 05, 5:34pm via HootSuiteRT @FFCAdoption: @seanhumby thanks for yet another stunning networking event. BNSW always delivers and never disappoints! > indeed
JuliaBrambleDec 05, 5:28pm via HootSuite@PRtaker That’s for me to know and @seanhumby to find out!!! LOLOLOLOL 🙂Show Conversation
SDodererDec 05, 5:02pm via Twitter for Android@DevonAirAmb great story today @seanhumby makes a greater impact when people speak from the heart. Will be shaking our tin more for you 🙂SDodererDec 05, 5:00pm via Twitter for Android@wesexeter thankyou to the family who spoke today @seanhumby a most inspiring story well done to you, let me know if we can support 🙂PRtakerDec 05, 4:47pm via Twitter for iPhone@JuliaBramble @seanhumby and how will you be using your three months’ worth…??!SDodererDec 05, 4:44pm via Twitter for Android“@alex_wren: Yay I won some champers @seanhumby #BNSWthanks for a great event pic.twitter.com/R2kWffIA” I won a great calender!JuliaBrambleDec 05, 4:41pm via HootSuiteWoooo hooooo!! I just won 3 months of @seanhumby – how lucky am I????? !(Xmas Raffle at the very fab #Exeter #BNSW)1 retweets
FFCAdoptionDec 05, 4:25pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®@seanhumby thanks for yet another stunning networking event. BNSW always delivers and never disappoints!1 retweetsShow Conversation
qChrisWoodDec 05, 4:20pm via HootSuiteRT @alex_wren: Yay I won some champers @seanhumby #BNSWthanks for great event pic.twitter.com/QLb32vqu /boo hoo I didn’t win anything this time
alex_wrenDec 05, 3:35pm via Twitter for AndroidYay I won some champers @seanhumby #BNSW thanks for a great event pic.twitter.com/VubumTKH1 retweetsSDodererDec 05, 3:06pm via Twitter for Android@seanhumby One of best network lunches I’ve ever been to, I have never cried at one that’s a first, inspiring charity’s.2 retweetsSDodererDec 05, 11:38am via Twitter for Android@seanhumby opening network event @SandyParkExeter & EPIC presentation by @banksy6 boys on Blogging!pic.twitter.com/VCEcE8Yv1 retweets
wesexeterDec 05, 10:10am via HootSuiteLooking forward to the Business Network SW lunch for charities later. Thanks also to the members who have donated raffle prizes. @seanhumbyWhat had these people been to?
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. Walt Disney born 5/12/1901
10.00am – 11.45am Optix Solutions – ‘Generating leads with effective business blogging’
11.45am – 12.30pm Informal networking and welcome drinks.
THE networking lunch where everyone did their table presentations – exchanged business cards, under the expert skills of the designated table hosts!
Followed by 2013 Goal Planning Session hosted by Andy McCreadie – Sandler Training
Member’s offers and opportunities
Gerry Bolt – Ashro Promotions
07836 576 615
NOT TOO LATE; looking for a Christmas card or giveaway. We can produce a large Fridge magnet with your details and a 2013 calendar in full colour in 6 working days.
http://www.ashropromotions.co.uk
Matthew Redman – auditel
01278 686956
Free review of your merchant card costs by the UK’s leading, specialist cost and purchase management consultancy.
David Collins of Baytek Voice & Data Ltd
01626 833139
Great rates for Business Network SW mates! Baytek’s telephone call and line rental services are saving local companies hundreds of pounds every month, and we would like to offer our Business Network colleagues even better savings. Just ask David for a meeting to discuss our special mate’s rates
Vince Ware – Business Furniture Group
0845 634 2202
Do you have space problems in your office? Are your storage facilities not working for you? Does any of your staff have a back problem? Do you need to get more people into an existing space? To answer any of these questions please give the BUSINESS FURNITURE GROUP a call. We offer a free consultation for any Business Network members. Contact Vince Ware on 07974 980353 or 0845 634 2202. Clients that have benefited from this advice are: Armada Finance, Express & Echo, World First Insurance plus many smaller organisations.
Mandy Blackler – Casino Select
01626 368275
Christmas Weekday Special Offer of £50 discount Sun-Thurs during Dec/Jan!! from CASINO SELECT treat your clients or staff or BOTH to some fun after dinner entertainment with 2 or more Casino Tables complete with professional croupiers, fun money and playing chips ‘The Very Best in Entertainment’ Call Mandy tel: 01626 368275
enquiries@casinoselect.co.uk www.casinoselect.co.uk
Jim Taylor and Ian Dunstan of Cobalt Communications
01392 908888
As a new member of Exeter Business Network Cobalt would like to make an offer to you and your Customers. For small businesses we will provide a new Telephone system for five users (including Display Handsets, installation and training) for less than £30 per month. Any business quoting the \”Business Network Offer\” can take up our offer and of course I will design a similar offer for larger businesses as well. Please give us a call for a chat
jim@cobaltcomms.co.uk www.cobaltcomms.co.uk
Chris Reader of CR HR CONSULTANCY
Tel: 01626 352216
A FREE HR audit for Business Network members
David Frumin of DAVID FRUMIN & ASSOCIATES
Tel: 01392 493394
Income Tax returns for the year to 5th April 2012 @15% off normal fee.
Remember they now need to be done electronically!
www.davidfrumin.co.uk enquiry@davidfrumin.co.uk
Karen Skelton of Egret Limited
01823 668623
10% discount to Business Network SW Members on electrical inspections or Portable Appliance Testing
Dudley Hambleton – Evolution
01392 410759
A healing/spiritual/psychic check over session with Dudley at half price (£25) for all Business Network members. Are you, or is someone you know feeling down, more tired than usual, more unlucky than usual, or a bit lost at the moment? There could be a psychic reason for this which you or they are not aware of but a session with Dudley will tell you if this is the cause of the problem and where required, provide the solution through his connections and abilities with psychic clearance work.
Cathy Towers of Exeter Mind & Body Clinic
07989 564660
WANT AN UNUSUAL GIFT FOR A FEMALE FRIEND? How about a gift voucher for a Walking in High Heels Gorgeously workshop? Call Cathy on 07989 564660
http://www.exetermindandbody.com
Dan Thompson and Michelle Thomas of Exeter Racecourse
01392 833454
Christmas Party Spectacular £32.50 + VAT Contact michelle.thomas@thejockeyclub.co.uk
Exeter Racecourse is repeating its early booking offer which gives 25% off all Grandstand and Paddock tickets, which normally cost £17 each, if booked by midnight, December 24. To book discounted tickets online visit www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk or call the hotline on 08445 793005 and quote NYD13FUN.
Rachel Buckley and Stuart Wright of Hartnell Chanot & Partners
Tel: 01392 421777
Whether you are struggling with a relationship breakdown or planning ahead for the future, Hartnell Chanot & Partners offer a specialist service that can help. As the South West’s leading family law specialists, our team of solicitors offer expert service across a wide range of family matters. In addition to a FREE initial appointment we are offering a 5% discount to members of BNSW Exeter and your employees.
Rozz Algar of Herne European Consultancy Ltd
01837 83111
Train the Trainer 2 day programme – being held in North Devon on 17th & 18th January – usual price £450 (+VAT) for 2 day course, NOW ONLY £395 per delegate. For details or to book a place email rozz@herne.org.uk http://www.herne.org.uk
Adam and Louisa Chetnik of Hosted Desktop UK Ltd
0203 239 6181
New Year Special Offer – sign up to Hosted Desktop UK in January 2013 and we will give you two months free hosted desktop access
Ronnie Halden of Peninsular One Source
01392 222222
Personalised 4G iPhone covers £12
Ashley Scott of Printing.com
01392 495133
5000 Double Sided A5 Gloss Leaflets available in just 3 working days ONLY £99
http://www.printing.com/uk/studio/exeter
Danny Frayne – Quick Print SW Ltd
01392 271739
THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET YOUR XMAS CARDS & CALENDARS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
Say a “special thank you” to your customers and clients this year by sending them a bespoke Christmas card or calendar with your own company details on – 3 sizes of personalised Christmas cards incl. Envelopes – also 3 sizes of calendars + single and double cd case calendars all with your company details and personal pictures on, or choose from a large range of stock images at Quickprint – for full details go to www.quickprint.co.uk danny@quickprint.co.uk
Olly Dymond – Shopping Sherlock
07970 758196
Search with the Sherlock and save up to 50%. Cut the cost of Christmas this year with a free Shopping Sherlock app. Download the app for free at www.shoppingsherlock.com/olly and save money fast.
Or ask Olly Dymond at the event or email odymond@tiscali.co.uk
Susan Meldon Simply Assisting You
Tel: 01392 248247
WHY SIMPLY ASSISTING YOU?
- Cost effective – our low monthly fee means it’s affordable to small businesses
- Totally flexible – we offer a unique mix and match ‘Office Assist Package’, meeting the precise needs of your business
- Dedicated team – so we get to know your business and team personally
- Professional image – to your customers at all times
- We specialise in office tasks – you specialise on your business
- A member of the Society Of Virtual Assistants
Phil Roberts of St Loye’s Foundation
07515 586 727
WIN A CAR FOR £1 BY CHRISTMAS.
BE IN TO WIN A BLACK PEUGEOT 107 ACCESS.
LOCAL ST LOYES FOUNDATION RAFFLE DRAWN 17TH DECEMBER.
phil.roberts@stloyes.ac.uk www.stloyes.org.uk
Linda Bennett and Dave Barr thebestof Exeter
01392 248 263
We’d love to learn more about your business and see if we might be able to help promote what you do. So – we’re extending our Expo offer for reduced price thebestof Exeter membership to you. This ‘Internet friendly’ package has been tailored to suit everyone’s budget, giving you great online results on our newly designed website. Festive season offer – 50% off joining fee
- Your business in up to 3 categories
- Up to 4 images
- Link to your website
- Email link
- Full contact details
- Up to 400 words of SEO copy written for you about your business
- Google Map
- Free call tracking telephone number
- 24/7 customer reviews
The most important thing to us is whether you qualify as one of ‘the best’, so let’s have a chat.
exeter.csd@thebestof.co.uk www.thebestof.co.uk/exeter/blog
Hugh Graham of The Bid Coach
01963 240555 & 07970 694814
Free review and critique of a recent presentation – with suggestions for improvements. AND/OR free session to discuss what key messages you need to communicate in a forthcoming “must win” presentation
win@thebidcoach.com www.thebidcoach.com
Belinda Newton of The HR Dept
0845 863 0653
Belinda Newton of The HR Dept 0845 863 0653 The HR Dept, Preventing People Problems: For a free review of your Company’s Contract of Employment and Staff Handbook, contact me mentioning the Business Network.
E-mail: belinda.newton@hrdept.co.uk
Dan Farrell- Wright of Webformed
01189 657511
We have recently launched a Staff and Service User Management portal designed specifically for domiciliary care agencies. If anyone in the network can recommend us to a domiciliary care agency we will waive the initial setup fee of £120
dan@webformed.co.uk www.webformed.co.uk
Ian Smith – Winning Tenders
01392 247997
Free tender-readiness check for your business if you are thinking of tendering for contracts and want to know how you stack up i.e. is your business tender ready? Could be worth thousands!
Robert Guest of WPA
01404 815276
WPA has various special offers for new joiners to all our schemes. This applies whether you have an existing scheme with another provider or want information on starting a plan.
Robert.guest@wpa.org.uk www.linkedin.com/in/robertguest1
Exeter Business Network January 2013 Event
“The A to Z of winning major new business contracts through the tendering process “.
Hosted by Hugh Graham of The Bid Coach, Ian Smith of Winning Tenders and Vicki Stewart of Tender Victory.
With over 50 years of combined experience in helping businesses tender for and win major new business contracts Hugh, Ian & Vicki will share their knowledge and experience on how to become more successful when seeking to win major new contracts where any type of formal bidding process is involved.
This seminar will benefit any business wishing to win contract work from either the private or public sectors as a way to profitable business growth.
- How and where to search for contract opportunities for your industry
- Bust some common myths about tendering
- How to give yourself every opportunity to win
- How to build rapport with your buyer through written responses
- Common pitfalls that stop you from winning tenders
- Performing well at the interview / presentation
- The importance of every piece of communication with the potential client
Followed by THE Networking Lunch
♦ Do you know people who want to generate opportunities that will enhance their business?
♦ Do you know people who want to build mutually beneficial relationships with other decision makers?
♦ Do you know people who want networking to be relaxed and comfortable?
♦ Do you know people who want the opportunity to promote their business and expertise?
♦ Do you know people who want a team of advocates and ambassadors for their business?
♦ Do you know people who want to generate an ROI on their networking?
Invites from
Sean Humby
Tel: 01981 540708 Fax: 0845 305 8155
Email : sean@business-network.co.uk
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