You are invited to the next Bristol Business Network virtual event on 28th October 2020 starting at 12 noon. It’s an online meeting from the comfort of your own home or office with your own food and drink and it’s free!
If you are a decision maker, business owner, director then feel free to contact me for the registration details…
sean@business-network.co.uk
By message on LinkedIn
Via Twitter @seanhumby
It’s an online meeting from the comfort of your own home or office with your own food and drink and it’s free!
From the previous online networking events…..
“Thanks for hosting this Sean – I love your collaborative approach to networking and obviously your quotes are legendary” JB
“It was a pleasure to attend your networking meeting yesterday and it is one the better ones on the circuit.” RB
“These online video conference meetings are such a good idea of yours and I’m sure they’ll be effective at keeping the group dynamic going” PG
“You have been most generous with your time during lockdown and I’m sure everyone in the group has appreciated all the effort you have put in to keep us connected and staying positive.” NB
“Thanks everyone for a fab zoom get together! Great seeing everyone again and lovely to meet a few new people too!” SE
To be run as a Bristol Business Network event – with one BIG table, everyone having their 3 minutes
- A chance to see others face to face
- Share experiences and challenges and bouncing back
- Help and support each other and even laugh about things
- We have upto 120 minutes so depending on how many join will dictate our “one to all time” (remember the 3 minutes at the lunches!)
- Our 10 minute speaker is the brilliant Inge Dowden and here’s why!
- An additional question or task or…..full details when you register!
- Even bring your own lunch and/or beverage!
Event itinerary
Welcome and meeting protocol…..
Contributions from all those present – at least 3 minutes each!
- what you do, what you have been doing and how you’re looking to bounce back
- what help/support can others give you and the people you do business with
- a positive, uplifting story that has grabbed you during the last few weeks
And the additional questions….full details when you register!
“That was a very entertaining event and thanks for getting it up and running on this format. So easy!” NP
“I loved it, what an awesome bunch of people.” EP
“Thanks for a very welcoming and relaxed session. What a lovely bunch you are!” VC
If you are a decision maker, business owner, director then feel free to contact me for the registration details…
sean@business-network.co.uk
By message on LinkedIn
Via Twitter @seanhumby
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Sean Humby – event host
You are invited to the next Bristol Business Network virtual event on 30th September 2020 starting at 12 noon.
It’s an online meeting from the comfort of your own home or office with your own food and drink and it’s free!
From the previous online networking events…..
“Thanks for hosting this Sean – I love your collaborative approach to networking and obviously your quotes are legendary” JB
“It was a pleasure to attend your networking meeting yesterday and it is one the better ones on the circuit.” RB
“These online video conference meetings are such a good idea of yours and I’m sure they’ll be effective at keeping the group dynamic going” PG
To register in advance for this meeting…..contact by email sean@business-network.co.uk and you will receive the registration link
“You have been most generous with your time during lockdown and I’m sure everyone in the group has appreciated all the effort you have put in to keep us connected and staying positive.” NB
“Thanks everyone for a fab zoom get together! Great seeing everyone again and lovely to meet a few new people too!” SE
“That was a very entertaining show and thanks for getting it up and running on this format. So easy!” NP
“I loved it, what an awesome bunch of people.” EP
“Thanks for a very welcoming and relaxed session. What a lovely bunch you are!” VC
Feel free to join other business owners and decision makers…..virtually of course!
To be run as a Bristol Business Network event – with one BIG table, everyone having their 3 minutes
- A chance to see others face to face
- Share experiences and challenges and bouncing back
- Help and support each other and even laugh about things
- We have upto 120 minutes so depending on how many join will dictate our “one to all time” (remember the 3 minutes at the lunches!)
- There is a lot of different things that you can do – have chats, set your own back drop
- A continual learning experience for us all!
- An additional question or task or…..full details when you register!
- Even bring your own lunch and/or beverage!
Event itinerary
Welcome and meeting protocol…..
Contributions from all those present – at least 3 minutes each!
- what you do, what you have been doing and how you’re looking to bounce back
- what help/support can others give you and the people you do business with
- a positive, uplifting story that has grabbed you during the last few weeks
And the additional questions….full details when you register!
And if you haven’t registered……you can…by
emailing sean@business-network.co.uk for the registration link
Feel free to contact me if you need any more details
Bristol Business Network Zoom event 26th August
Feel free to take the plunge and join other business owners and decision makers…..virtually of course!
I have organised this event, the eighth since March, to bring business owners together at lunch time to share thoughts, discuss current issues, and generally connect with other people.
It’s an online meeting from the comfort of your own home or office or car (whilst stationary!) with your own food and drink and it’s free!
To be run as a Bristol Business Network event – with one BIG table, everyone having their 3 minutes
- A chance to see others face to face
- Share experiences and challenges and bouncing back
- Help and support each other and even laugh about things
- An opportunity to talk to everyone else about you, your business and the benefits it brings…your “one to all time” (remember the 3 minutes at the lunches!)
- Build relationships with other decision makers
From the previous online networking events…..
Thanks for hosting this Sean – I love your collaborative approach to networking and obviously your quotes are legendary JB
You have been most generous with your time during lockdown and I’m sure everyone in the group has appreciated all the effort you have put in to keep us connected and staying positive. NB
Thanks everyone for a fab zoom get together! Great seeing everyone again and lovely to meet a few new people too! SE
It was a pleasure to attend your networking meeting yesterday and it is one the better ones on the circuit. RB
These online video conference meetings are such a good idea of yours and I’m sure they’ll be effective at keeping the group dynamic going PG
That was a very entertaining show and thanks for getting it up and running on this format. So easy! NP
I loved it, what an awesome bunch of people. EP
Thanks for a very welcoming and relaxed session. What a lovely bunch you are! VC
You are invited to the next Bristol Business Network virtual event on 26th August 2020 starting at 12 noon.
To get your registration details for this event
email sean@business-network.co.uk
Or message me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanhumby
Or DM on Twitter @seanhumby
Bristol Business Network
Making Meaningful Business Connections On Behalf Of Our Members since 1993
Up until the arrival of coronavirus, this has been successfully achieved, in part, through our face-to-face lunchtime event format – but for the time-being all our ‘face-to-face events have been suspended.
The need for the connections we make for our members has not been suspended, however. If anything, the knowledge-sharing, the collaborations and the establishment of the support networks carry even more importance – that is why we have held all events sibce March on Zoom.
I must say that it has worked really well with up to 20 – 30 people all having the chance to meet up virtually, share experiences, ask for help and develop great business relationships. For all those involved they were a great success, plenty of conversation, ideas, support and much laughter!
April’s event is on 21st and May’s is 26th – both starting at 12 noon
These events are free and new visitors are welcome
The invitations to these events are emailed and if you would like more details then please get in contact.
If you need to contact me you can still do so via email and telephone (there is even a fact filled daily message!)
Looking ahead to the rest of 2021…..With the Governments “Road Map” announcement being subject to data not dates I will be reviewing the situation. I will look at the dates for the remainder of the year as the month’s progress. Suffice to say that if you would like an invitation to an event whether it be virtual or face to face let me know!
Finally I would like to say thank you for all of your support at these challenging times and if there is anything that I, or the great people in Bristol Business Network, can do to help and support you please let me know.
Best regards and keep safe
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@seanhumby #Bristol #Networking #Events
Bristol Business Network on Zoom
It’s an online meeting from the comfort of your own home or office with your own food and drink and it’s free!
From the previous online networking events…..
“Thanks for hosting this Sean – I love your collaborative approach to networking and obviously your quotes are legendary” JB
“It was a pleasure to attend your networking meeting yesterday and it is one the better ones on the circuit.” RB
“These online video conference meetings are such a good idea of yours and I’m sure they’ll be effective at keeping the group dynamic going” PG
“You have been most generous with your time during lockdown and I’m sure everyone in the group has appreciated all the effort you have put in to keep us connected and staying positive.” NB
“Thanks everyone for a fab zoom get together! Great seeing everyone again and lovely to meet a few new people too!” SE
To be run as a Bristol Business Network event – with one BIG table, everyone having their 3 minutes
- A chance to see others face to face
- Share experiences and challenges and bouncing back
- Help and support each other and even laugh about things
- We have upto 120 minutes so depending on how many join will dictate our “one to all time” (remember the 3 minutes at the lunches!)
- There is a lot of different things that you can do – have chats, set your own back drop
- A continual learning experience for us all!
- An additional question or task or…..full details when you register!
- Even bring your own lunch and/or beverage!
Event itinerary
Welcome and meeting protocol…..
Contributions from all those present – at least 3 minutes each!
- what you do, what you have been doing and how you’re looking to bounce back
- what help/support can others give you and the people you do business with
- a positive, uplifting story that has grabbed you during the last few weeks
And the additional questions….full details when you register!
“That was a very entertaining show and thanks for getting it up and running on this format. So easy!” NP
“I loved it, what an awesome bunch of people.” EP
“Thanks for a very welcoming and relaxed session. What a lovely bunch you are!” VC
If you are a decision maker, business owner, director then feel free to contact me for the registration details…
sean@business-network.co.uk
By message here on LinkedIn
Via Twitter @seanhumby
# #events#meetings#bristol#businessnetwork#networkingworks
Attracting senior decision-makers to the monthly lunchtime events, the unique, professional and business focused format offers an effective environment for building close working links and establishing that invaluable ‘support network’ of business contacts.
I shouldn’t be telling you how great the events are – come to an event and hear it from our members who will give you a clearer picture as to how they have benefited from being involved, some for over 20 years!
Bristol Business Network – Making Meaningful Business Connections On Behalf Of Our Members since 1993
A free business seminar & then you will meet other business owners, directors & decision makers over drinks followed by relationship building conversations over a served, 2 course lunch.
Wednesday 18th March at Ashton Gate Stadium
- You benefit from the Business seminar
- You will meet other business owners, directors & decision makers over drinks 11.45am – 12.30pm
- You have relationship building conversations over a served, 2 course lunch from 12.30pm
- Your table is hosted & you don’t sit with anyone who does what you do
- You get an event programme full of great opportunities, offers and the delegate list.
- Back to your office for the afternoon as event finishes at 2pm.
Seminar before THE networking lunch being hosted by Inge Dowden
Social Media for busy business owners
Every business owner knows that social media is important for their business. But so are a million other things, and it’s hard to find the time to do everything. So they either do nothing, or do a whole lot at once and then nothing again for 3 weeks. OR they spend way too much time on it without getting any significant results.
In this seminar, Inge will show you how create a ‘foundation’ of social media posts that will ensure you have a daily presence, but that you only need to work on for about 5 minutes every 3 months.
Her tried and tested methods have helped one client of hers improve his turnover from £20K a month to regularly hitting more than £100K a month, and she herself has picked up clients this way.
Come along to this seminar if you’re a business owner who knows they should be doing more on social media, but who simply doesn’t have the time (or the inclination).
Coffee and networking from 10am and session starts at 10.30am (optional, always rewarding, included in the price and a great networking opportunity!)
Followed by THE Networking Lunch
- Networking over drinks 11.45am – 12.30pm
- Sit down for 2 course, served lunch with coffee at 12.30pm. Structured networking around your table with other decision makers. Lunch finishes 2pm……
- 1.30pm – table to table networking. Your opportunity to go and talk to someone else in the room (the seating plan will help you locate them), continue your conversation or start a new one with someone else on your table. As a member at subsequent events you will be sat with different people
- 1.40pm – The 10 minutes -enlightening, entertaining, informative
- Event finishes at 2pm – feel free to continue to network with the others in the room. It is a great time to make those appointments or even use the venue facilities to continue your conversations.
To book your place
Cost of event is £39.95 covering seminar, 2 course served lunch with drinks, event programme, delegate list, networking tips, event correspondence.
Call 01981 540708
Email sean@business-network.co.uk with “book my place for Bristol” & I will arrange – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
The Venue
Ashton Gate Stadium – Ashton Road, Bristol, BS3 2EJ Parking available to event attendees free, on a first come first serve basis. Alternatives here
FAQ’s
What is business networking and is it important?
Networking and membership – your ROI
Networking and meeting the same people – good or not?
Feedback from recent events
“Thanks Sean, great meeting yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it.” – PK – Acorn Health and Safety
“It was great to see you yesterday. Thank you for having us and as mentioned I do think your events are very impressive!” TB – St James’s Place October 2019
“It was a great lunch, thank you Sean; your events never disappoint ” – RB – WRFCA October 2019
Good to meet you on Wednesday! I thought the whole event was run rather well and it was a very nice venue, so thumbs up from me! CJ – ESNO Media
“Just to say thank you for yesterday, I really enjoyed it. You’ve built such a lovely network and everyone was so friendly and supportive. ” – RS – Sustainable Results
Event Gallery
Ashton Gate Stadium 
Inge Dowden – seminar host 
Contacts and connections! 
Wine available during your 2 course lunch 
Sean Humby – event host 
Personal name badges for all attendees and event programme with delegate list You do have enough time! 
Inge Dowden
This 1887 painting, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, by Viktor Vasnetsov. Depicts Death, Famine, War, and Conquest….in today’s business world you can add many more disasters…but can your business survive them?
Apocalypse and chocolate maybe headline grabbers but they are also the title for the business seminar at the event on February 19th at The Cowshed
Attracting senior decision-makers to the monthly lunchtime events, the unique, professional and business focused format offers an effective environment for building close working links and establishing that invaluable ‘support network’ of business contacts.
I shouldn’t be telling you how great the events are – come to an event and hear it from our members who will give you a clearer picture as to how they have benefited from being involved, some for over 20 years!
Bristol Business Network – Making Meaningful Business Connections On Behalf Of Our Members since 1993
A free business seminar & then you will meet other business owners, directors & decision makers over drinks followed by relationship building conversations over a served, 2 course lunch.
Business seminar before THE Networking lunch
Coffee from 10am – session starts at 10.30 (optional,always rewarding, included in the price and a great networking opportunity)
Apocalypse Now & The Chocolate Factory
How to prepare your business in case of disaster
This session will cover methodologies for making sure your business survives a disaster.
‘A holistic management process that identifies potential impacts that threaten an organisation and provides a framework for building resilience with the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key stakeholders, reputation, brand and value-creating activities.’ – Business Continuity Institute
What is your business continuity plan? How do you protect your business, stakeholders, reputation and future? Be Astute will cover Risk Assessments, Technology, Communication and more.
It’s a Be Astute workshop so there will be a thought provoking scenario that will require participants use their imagination – this one involves a Chocolate Factory.
Be Astute help companies make astute IT and business decisions, working to get to the core of the knotty problems that keep business owners and managers awake at night. Be Astute are proud to be independent; we are not technology re-seller or vendor so we can provide unbiased advice when it comes to picking the best solution for your business
Followed by THE Networking Lunch
- Networking over drinks 11.45am – 12.30pm
- Sit down for 2 course, served lunch with coffee at 12.30pm. Structured networking around your table with other decision makers. Lunch finishes 2pm……
- 1.30pm – table to table networking. Your opportunity to go and talk to someone else in the room (the seating plan will help you locate them), continue your conversation or start a new one with someone else on your table. As a member at subsequent events you will be sat with different people
- 1.40pm – The 10 minutes from Inge Dowden – Speaker of the Year award at the Women’s Business Club
- Event finishes at 2pm – feel free to continue to network with the others in the room. It is a great time to make those appointments or even use the venue facilities to continue your conversations.
Cost of event is £39.95 covering seminar, 2 course served lunch with drinks, event programme, delegate list, networking tips, event correspondence.
To book your place
Call 01981 540708 Email sean@business-network.co.uk with “book my place for Bristol” & I will arrange – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
FAQ’s
What is business networking and is it important?
Networking and membership – your ROI
Networking and meeting the same people – good or not?
Feedback from 2019 events
“Thanks Sean, great meeting yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it.” – PK – Acorn Health and Safety
“It was great to see you yesterday. Thank you for having us and as mentioned I do think your events are very impressive!” TB – St James’s Place October 2019
“It was a great lunch, thank you Sean; your events never disappoint ” – RB – WRFCA October 2019
Good to meet you on Wednesday! I thought the whole event was run rather well and it was a very nice venue, so thumbs up from me! CJ – ESNO Media
“Just to say thank you for yesterday, I really enjoyed it. You’ve built such a lovely network and everyone was so friendly and supportive. ” – RS – Sustainable Results
Event Gallery
Reasons to attend Sean Humby – event host 
Julia Stock – Be Astute – seminar host 
Bill Stock – Be Astute – seminar host 
The Cowshed Wine available during your 2 course lunch Personal name badges for all attendees and event programme with delegate list 
Bring your giveaways! 
Chocolate…. Inge Dowden – 10 minute speaker 
Thank you @Just_Entr for image 
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, an 1887 painting by Viktor Vasnetsov. Depicted from left to right are Death, Famine, War, and Conquest. Courtesy of Wikipedia
To book your place
Call 01981 540708 Email sean@business-network.co.uk with “book my place for Bristol” & I will arrange – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
Why does Bristol Business Network have membership fees? In fact you could ask this question for any of the groups that charge membership fees.
Membership of a networking group is no different than that of a gym….it’s all about commitment and doing things that will enhance/improve and make your life better.
Bristol Business Network is a membership based organisation/business and has been since 1993.- with some current members having joined then! The reason behind this is that with membership comes commitment and from that familiarity, likeability, trust and the conversations and connections that enhance business.
The majority of networking groups charge membership in some shape or form – and to be honest it is where the profit for them comes from – Bristol Business Network is no different in that respect.
Where it is different is that this is what I do – networking and networking events and making sure that the members and visitors get the best possible experience from the networking they do at the events. Along with actively connecting people and businesses at the events and also between the events. Any network host will have a plethora of contacts and connections that can be utilised – what makes the an exceptional host is someone who is connecting people without being asked!
And I am sure that you will find that all other networking groups where there is membership have people/hosts/group leaders who are there solely to ensure that you get the most from your membership……
- the events are planned well in advance enabling you to plan your activity
- the events are held at venues that deliver great food in super surroundings
- speakers and Business Enlightenment and Effectiveness session hosts are organised offering business enhancing sessions
- the venues are briefed to ensure that each event goes to plan,
- that at each event there the correct number of seats, the table plan worked out in advance, you have your badge, event details, delegate list
- that your table is hosted by someone who is experienced, enthusiastic and keen to give you the best possible networking experience
- that you receive all the relevant correspondence in a timely fashion – the booking details, your confirmation, your invoice, post event details so that you can follow up
- that your payments/invoices/receipts are handled easily, securely and correctly
- that you know what to prepare for for each event to ensure that you get the best use of your time
- actively seeking to connect people, share collaborations, engage in conversations and facilitate opportunities
- they inspire, motivate and communicate to set the tone for great events
- deal with any requirements that you may have – dietary, access, contact details, directions, parking arrangements
- to share – your good news, what you are looking for, what your clients are looking for (whether it is a piano tuner or miniature ponies!)
- that guests you wish to bring are fully briefed
Being a member of a networking group whether it be Bristol Business Network, 4N, BNI, NRG, IoD is all about taking the time to get to know the members and the ways you can help – whether it is support, information, introductions, collaborations developed on a regular basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks). By becoming an active listener you will see how you can help the people you meet. Then following up with a simple e-mail or telephone call to have a further conversation, a 121, meeting, maybe even sharing a connection.
You and the people that you do meet regularly networking will become advocates going out of their way to recommend your goods and services without being asked or expecting anything in return. It is the time taken to develop the relationships with key members of your network/group/chapter that will lead to the greatest rewards….
With a multitude of networking contacts – some direct and some indirect, you can find everything you need for a successful business, employees to hire, a job for you, business intelligence, barter/contra contacts, or advice in a multitude of areas. As well as inspirational. positive thinking, enthusiastic people who will enhance and add to your success – and celebrate that with you. Nothing can take the place of a wide range of trusted business contacts. It is the most valuable thing you can own. It really is and Porter Gales book – Your Network is your Net worth.
By attending the networking events on a regular basis and going out of your way to connect to key members of the network you become an advocate and in true “abundance” (and I’ll use an NRG sentence!) “what goes round comes round. People will eventually become advocates for you – and this is where the networking dividend really pays out!”
Sean Humby – event host and writer of this post
Want to know more?
FAQ’s
- What others are saying or look on Twitter, look up @seanhumby or search #BNSW
2020 Dates for Events in Bristol
To book your place/get your invitation
Call 01981 540708 or 07807 941927
or
Email sean@business-network.co.uk
with “book my place for Bristol” and I will arrange everything – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
or
Complete your details here
Bristol Business Network – Making Meaningful Business Connections On Behalf Of Our Members since 1993
Attracting senior decision-makers to the monthly lunchtime events, the unique, professional and business focused format offers an effective environment for building close working links and establishing that invaluable ‘support network’ of business contacts.
I shouldn’t be telling you how great the events are – come to an event and hear it from our members who will give you a clearer picture as to how they have benefited from being involved, some for over 20 years!
A free business seminar & then you will meet other business owners, directors & decision makers over drinks followed by relationship building conversations over a served, 2 course lunch.
Next event is 15th January 2020 at The Bristol Hotel
Business Seminar before THE networking lunch
How can Bristol Business Network positively impact your business for 2020
You go to networking events, you commit time, money and effort for 12 ( or more ) events a year….are you getting the most from doing this?
This session will explore the ways that you can positively impact your business for 2020 looking at your challenges, opportunities and plans for the coming 12 months and how Bristol Business Network can help in achieving these. Perhaps your current network is not working?
It could be a shared contact, some insider knowledge, some tactics that have proved successful, shared ideas, thought catalysts or just a conversation which opens up opportunities.
Hosted by Sean Humby host of Bristol Business Network events with years of experience working with (and in) businesses to help them get the most from networking and increasing their opportunities for growth, problem solving, overcoming challenges. Well connected in Bristol and the South West with a large online network as well!
Followed by THE Networking Lunch
- Networking over drinks 11.45am – 12.30pm
- Sit down for 2 course, served lunch with coffee at 12.30pm. Structured networking around your table with other decision makers. Lunch finishes 2pm……
- 1.30pm – table to table networking. Your opportunity to go and talk to someone else in the room (the seating plan will help you locate them), continue your conversation or start a new one with someone else on your table. As a member at subsequent events you will be sat with different people
- 1.40pm – The 10 minutes from Mark Leveridge – Professional Strolling Magician
- Event finishes at 2pm – feel free to continue to network with the others in the room. It is a great time to make those appointments or even use the venue facilities to continue your conversations.
Cost of event is £39.95 covering seminar, 2 course served lunch with drinks, event programme, delegate list, networking tips, event correspondence.
To book your place
Call 01981 540708 Email sean@business-network.co.uk with “book my place for Bristol” & I will arrange – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
FAQ’s
What is business networking and is it important?
Networking and membership – your ROI
Networking and meeting the same people – good or not?
Feedback from 2019 events
“Thanks Sean, great meeting yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it.” – PK – Acorn Health and Safety
“It was great to see you yesterday. Thank you for having us and as mentioned I do think your events are very impressive!” TB – St James’s Place October 2019
“It was a great lunch, thank you Sean; your events never disappoint ” – RB – WRFCA October 2019
Good to meet you on Wednesday! I thought the whole event was run rather well and it was a very nice venue, so thumbs up from me! CJ – ESNO Media
“Just to say thank you for yesterday, I really enjoyed it. You’ve built such a lovely network and everyone was so friendly and supportive. ” – RS – Sustainable Results
Event Gallery
Sean Humby – event host 
Business Network (SW) holds a Silver Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme/ Corporate Covenant 
Business Seminar – how the network can help you 
The Bristol Hotel 
The Bristol Hotel from Prince Street 
Tables numbered 
Many people at many tables leading to conversations and connections 
Wine available during your 2 course lunch 
A magical 10 minutes – Mark Leveridge – lunch speaker 
Wednesday 18th December at Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel
Bristol Business Network – Making Meaningful Business Connections On Behalf Of Our Members since 1993
Attracting senior decision-makers to the monthly lunchtime events, the unique, professional and business focused format offers an effective environment for building close working links and establishing that invaluable ‘support network’ of business contacts.
I shouldn’t be telling you how great the events are – come to an event and hear it from our members who will give you a clearer picture as to how they have benefited from being involved, some for over 20 years!
A free business seminar & then you will meet other business owners, directors & decision makers over drinks followed by relationship building conversations over a served, 2 course lunch.
Business Seminar before lunch
Resilience – what it is & how you can use it to your advantage
This session explores what Resilience is, what research tells us about how best to invest in it & the practical steps we can take to build resilience in our own lives.
There will be a particular focus on; meaning, character strengths & positive emotion
Participants will leave with some take away actions & ‘experiments’ to carry out, to build on & action their learning in day to day life.
Your seminar host is Lucy Duggan, founding director of Light Box Leadership CIC, Lucy has gathered deep insight and expertise over 17 years working in and on mental health. Lucy is committed to equipping individuals and organisations with evidence-based insights, tools and strategies to become stronger, more effective and to lead with resilience.
She does this through public engagement projects, training, consultancy, coaching, writing and public speaking events. Lucy is also a Fellow of the Wellcome Trust.
Followed by THE Networking Lunch
- Networking over drinks 11.45am – 12.30pm
- Sit down for 2 course, served lunch with coffee at 12.30pm. Structured networking around your table with other decision makers. Lunch finishes 2pm……
- 1.30pm – table to table networking. Your opportunity to go and talk to someone else in the room (the seating plan will help you locate them), continue your conversation or start a new one with someone else on your table. As a member at subsequent events you will be sat with different people
- 1.40pm – Raffle to support The Jessie May Trust – all prizes welcome!
- Event finishes at 2pm – feel free to continue to network with the others in the room. It is a great time to make those appointments or even use the venue facilities to continue your conversations.
Raffle to support The Jessie May Trust – prizes welcome!
Cost of event is £39.00 covering seminar, 2 course served lunch with drinks, event programme, delegate list, networking tips, event correspondence.
To book your place
Call 01981 540708 Email sean@business-network.co.uk with “book my place for Bristol” & I will arrange – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
FAQ’s
What is business networking and is it important?
Networking and membership – your ROI
Networking and meeting the same people – good or not?
Event Gallery
Lucy Duggan – seminar host 
You do have enough time…. Sean Humby – event host 
Wine available during your 2 course lunch 
Mercure Brigstow Bristol Personal name badges for all attendees and event programme with delegate list 
Bespoke seating plan for you to get the most from the networking lunch 
Tables individually hosted 
Jessie May Trust – your raffle prizes and raffle ticket purchases will go a long way to supporting their great work.
Making Meaningful Business Connections On Behalf Of Our Members since 1993
There is a very good reason why Bristol Business Network is still so popular over 26 years on from its launch – it works!
Attracting senior decision-makers to the monthly lunchtime events, the unique, professional and business focused format offers an effective environment for building close working links and establishing that invaluable ‘support network’ of business contacts.
I shouldn’t be telling you how great the events are – come to an event and hear it from our members who will give you a clearer picture as to how they have benefited from being involved, some for over 20 years!
The next event is Wednesday 27 November 2019 – The Cowshed
- Hosted by Sean Humby
- You benefit from the Business seminar – “Stop wasting money at Trade shows and exhibitions”
- You will meet other business owners, directors & decision makers over drinks
- You have relationship building conversations over a served, 2 course lunch
- Your table is hosted & you don’t sit with anyone who does what you do
- Back to your office for the afternoon as event finishes at 2pm.
Business Seminar before THE networking lunch
Coffee and networking from 10am and session starts at 10.30am (optional, always rewarding, included in the price and a great networking opportunity!)
Hosted by Mark Leveridge – Professional Strolling Magician
“Stop Wasting Money At Trade Shows And Exhibitions”.
Many businesses attend exhibitions and invest much time, energy and money in organising their display and literature. However, perhaps surprisingly, there are other aspects of the actual event which are sometimes overlooked, such as what are the specific aims of attending, how will an impact be made, what will help to attract customers and more.
Drawing on his many years of experience using his magic at trade events to help companies achieve their goals, Mark goes through a check list of good and bad practice that he has observed at exhibitions, offers a number of important questions that companies should perhaps ask before they attend, analyses why so many exhibitors come away from events feeling disappointed, and suggests ways to increase the likelihood of being successful.
Mark will also perform one or two examples of the magic that he has used to help companies in the past.
Then THE Networking Lunch…..
- Networking over drinks 11.45am – 12.30pm
- Sit down for 2 course, served lunch with coffee at 12.30pm. Structured networking around your table with other decision makers. Lunch finishes 2pm……
- 1.30pm – table to table networking. Your opportunity to go and talk to someone else in the room (the seating plan will help you locate them), continue your conversation or start a new one with someone else on your table. As a member at subsequent events you will be sat with different people
- 1.40pm – The 10 minutes – Inge Dowden
- Event finishes at 2pm – feel free to continue to network with the others in the room. It is a great time to make those appointments or even use the venue facilities to continue your conversations.
Your investment (a claimable expense) is £39.00 covering business effectiveness session, coffee, 2 course served lunch (main meal & dessert with coffee) with drinks – wine available, event programme, delegate list, dietary requirements are catered for.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Call 01981 540708
Message me on LinkedIn or
Email sean@business-network.co.uk
with “book my place” and I will arrange everything – how to prepare, confirmation, any dietary requirements and your invoice
The Venue
The Cowshed Bristol – parking available in Clifton Down Shopping Centre – up to 4 hours is £5.00 Alternatives here
EVENT GALLERY
Sean Humby – event host A magical 10 pre-lunch seminar from Mark Leveridge Wine available during your 2 course lunch Inge Dowden – 10 minute speaker The Cowshed 
Individual hosted tables Personal name badges for all attendees and event programme with delegate list
Bristol Business Network 