Ideal lunch companions included Elvis, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and a dragon!

More on the ideal lunch companions later!

First an apt quote from a literary giant born on 14/8/1771 – I bet Walter Scott didn’t realise the presience of what he said

The attitude that prevailed at the Bristol Business Network event at Redwood Hotel & CC was one of enthusiastic conversation with people creating the conversations that lead to the connections that make great business relationships

During the presentations that each person gave at their table, as well as having the opportunity to explain what benefits they can bring to others, how they help others overcome challenges and become more successful, perhaps to share market intelligence, resources, leads, contacts – phew – what can happen in 3 minutes is amazing!  Going back to the as well as – each person had to say who (living or dead) they would most like to have lunch with and why.

The table that I was sat at had an amazing variety of people for a whole host of reasons.

Including seeing how I.K Brunel would react/see the business landscape now with social media et al

The chance to meet a Dragon in a non TV environment

Listening to Richard Burton – his tales and fabulous voice

Henry Morton Stanley – how a man achieved so much from so little

The cahnce to spend time with a polymath such as Stephen Fry – listening!

  

  

I guess they could be seen as potential guests for future lunches! – Richard Burton, Elvis Presley, Henry Morton Stanley, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a dragon (Dragons Den), my wife, Stephen Fry, Richard Branson to name a few – what a table that would be!

Thank you to Mike Woodliffe from Space for an insight into the world of the surveyor, how to spot them and above all how they can enhance your business

Tips to spot a Chartered Surveyor – look for the following

      

                                                                                                            From The Guardian                                             Visi jacket and hard hat – do they give it away?

The Jessie May Trust – Created by a family for families

Jessica May died at home aged 4 1/2 months surrounded by her family and supported by a team of nurses. Her parents created Jessie May to ensure that every child who is not expected to reach adulthood receives nursing care within the home. Since 1996 we have been providing this care, free of charge, in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Quick reminders

Look for Joe Bloggs***

That’s it from Bristol Business Networks August event

Have a fantastic networking month!

***JOE BLOGGS – If you introduce someone called Joe Bloggs who is a decision maker in a business – they come to an event free of charge and when they join then I will give you 12 months membership free!