Good listeners popular at Bristol Business Network’s May event……
“A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something” – Wilson Misner*
Certainly true for all those that attended the event on 20th May at Old Down Manor.
The event began with a superb seminar hosted by David Doughty of Excellencia – titled “Social Media for Beginners” – David clearly demonstrated with numerous examples how he successfully markets his business, engages his followers, shares insights, creates content using Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook – brought to life with David sharing real data on how he has done this and how it can be replicated in your business. From getting 1,00 followers on Twitter in 3 weeks, to getting your LinkedIn profile to work effectively for you and even how Facebook is generating opportunities – a 75 minutes bursting with great advice and tips!
Connect with David on #LinkedIn http://uk.linkedin.com/in/daviddoughty/ … or #Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DavidWDoughty to continue the discussion #CorpGov http://david-doughty.com
The networking lunch that followed brought conversation, energy and enthusiasm together with a fantastic 2 course lunch – compliments to the Chef!
As each person delivered their 3 minute presentation to the others on their hosted table connections, knowledge, opportunities, expertise, perhaps a supplier and one to ones were being discussed. The additional question asked was – “Who would be the one person (alive or dead) you would invite to dinner and why?”, giving an insight into the people there as people and not solely “business people”!
The table I was sat on had a real mix of people -some I’d heard of and some I’d not – some I could find on Google and others I couldn’t – hence the empty chairs! When they are all sat together what a discussion there would be! Among those at the table
Those attending were then enlightened, educated and entertained by Peter Prater – QTAC Payroll Software and Outsourcing– into the vital importance of payroll and ensuring that with RTI, AE, SSP, SMP, AML, AEO, AVC, PAYE, SAYE all factors (and that’s just the one’s Peter mentioned!) you pay the right people at the right time the right amount each and every time.
The next event is 17th June at Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa – download and share the details here – Fabulous seminar, super location plus great conversations and connections to be made!
Copy of Event Programme – large print – full of offers, opportunities, dates, networking tips and more – available when you attend an event!
Concluding quotes
“Never invest in any idea you can’t illustrate with a crayon” – Peter Lynch – Wall St investor
“Runners run because they love running. Joggers jog because they love cake and, to a lesser extent, fitting into their trousers” – Stuart Heritage from this article!
“Don’t stop, never give up, hold your head up high and reach for the top” S Club 7 (thank you Megan 21 on Tuesday 19/5!)
And penultimately what was said on Twitter – gallery follows!
wintenders @seanhumby @MPBorman @daviddoughty@deloittecfo Many thanks David for an enlightening overview of social media. I now understand Twitter!10:34pm, May 20 from Twitter for Android
daviddoughty @wintenders @seanhumby @MPBorman@deloittecfo Thanks Ian – I’m glad I was able to enlighten you10:54pm, May 20 from Twitter Web Client
seanhumby RT @MPBorman: @daviddoughty 4 orientations for engaging in strategy process http://t.co/6TFkpJ9uC0 @deloittecfohttp://t.co/O6Y4tFlW6R4:05pm, May 20 from Hootsuite
wintenders @seanhumby @MPBorman @daviddoughty@deloittecfo Many thanks David for an enlightening overview of social media. I now understand Twitter!10:34pm, May 20 from Twitter for Android
seanhumby Excellent seminar on social media from @daviddoughty@OldDownManor before the #BNSW networking lunchhttp://t.co/adCeGL0a9911:18am, May 20 from Twitter for BlackBerry
OldDownManor @seanhumby Great to meet you today!8:03pm, May 20 from Twitter for iPhone
Gallery for the event
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- A welcoming sight in Old Down Manor
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- View from the venue
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- View from the Bernay’s Room
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- David Doughty starting Social media for beginners!
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- David demonstrating Twitter with his account @daviddoughty
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- Conversations over a drinks
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- Connections over lunch
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- Networking table to table
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- Table 3
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- Table 2
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- Table 3
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- Peter Prater – QTAC Payroll Softare and Outsourcing talking about the importance of paying people correctly, on time, every time!
*American playwright, raconteur, and entrepreneur. His best-known plays are The Deep Purple, produced in 1910, and The Greyhound, produced in 1912. Born 19/5/1876
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