A quote that emphasises the value in being proactive about the opportunities that you are creating for your business.

In an article that Reid Hoffman (investor and co-founder of LinkedIn) wrote titled 5 Tips for Generating Breakout Opportunities Reid talks about success beginning with opportunities – one key point is

 Connect to human networks. Opportunities do not float like clouds. They are firmly attached to individuals. If you’re looking for an opportunity, you’re really looking for people. If you’re evaluating an opportunity, you’re really evaluating people.

So identify the people in your network (or other networks) who always seem to have their hands in interesting pots. Try to understand what makes them hubs of opportunity, and resolve to meet more people with those characteristics. Start your own group or association. Maybe a regular luncheon or simply a one-time meetup — what’s important is that you try to convene friends to share ideas and resources. (Full article here)

The Bristol Business Network event on the 10th July will have numerous opportunities for your business.  To quote Reid – Success for a “business” is all about seizing those unusually consequential opportunities — those breakthroughs, deals and discoveries that rocket their company forward at an accelerating rate of growth.

A monthly, structured business lunch with numerous networking opportunities to generate business enhancing relationships

In Brief

• Date- Wednesday 10th July
• Venue- Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa, Redcliffe Hill, Bristol, BS1 6SQ
• Seminar before lunch- Staff Morale, Recruitment & Retention: How Employee Benefits Can Help and Save Employers Money
• THE Networking lunch – 11.45am – 2pm
• Numerous conversations, connections and collaborations

Business seminar 10am – 11.45am – knowledge, networking, coffee

This seminar will demonstrate for any size of business how easy it is (at no cost and with an employer saving) to introduce a range of employee benefits with something to appeal to pretty much every member of staff. It will focus on Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work and Payroll Giving (donations to charities free of income tax), along with details of a further range of Additional Benefits.

Business seminar starts at 10am -and finishes at 11.45am – knowledge, networking, coffee.

Networking Lunch 11.45am – 2pm – Networking over drinks (wine is available), a sit down served 2 course lunch, dietary requirements catered for, a table host to conduct proceedings, your 3 minute presentation to those at the table leading to conversations, connections and collaborations. Delegate details provided to enable you to connect with others in the room

Event finishes at 2pm

This is best demonstrated with the following Tweet…..

nigelwnwMay 28, 5:11pmDo you mean the signing last week? Takes work signed via #BNSW to £22,247 in last 8 months. 742 months of lunch 🙂

Where do you get your invitation?

call 01981 540708

email sean@business-network.co.uk – “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.

The ladder of success for your business is best climbed on the rungs of opportunity – _{John Wesley}

• Do you want to build mutually beneficial relationships with other decision makers?
• Do you want your networking to relaxed and comfortable?
• How about a business seminar 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?
• What about an inspirational guest speaker?
• Do you want a team of advocates and ambassadors for your business?
• What about generating an ROI on your networking?