Community Introductions & Networkling [no links please]

[Henry Osadzinski]

Welcome to the East Midlands community introductions thread. This is a new space for people in the local area to come in, say hello and let everyone know what their hopes and goals are from their time on UK Business Forums.

Feel free to introduce yourself here and make others feel welcome If you know someone in your area who may benefit from joining in, be sure to let them know about us as well.

While you're welcome to let people know what you're working on and a bit of background, please avoid anything that could come across as a sales pitch and, even if you're an established member, please don't link to your business here. The idea is to give people a chance to get to know each other and what's going on in their region.

Thanks!

 

[ORDERED WEB]

Hi I'm Richard, and besides being the local jazz/music nut, I am a serious professional photographer. I shoot everything from weddings to products (no nude and rude)

We are a husband and wife team offering photography and wedding /event planning. We moved into Lincolnshire a couple of years ago to enjoy a slightly calmer pace of life in the countryside

I have a odd background - 20 years in Retail optics, starting as a spectacle maker, ending up managing and running whole groups. In between I have worked as a freelance web developer, with a particular interest in e-commerce and marketing

 

[jcoatesjones]

Hi all,

Hoping to network and get some valuable tips and info from the forum, I've heard good things!

I work for a company called Handepay Merchant services, we work on behalf of Streamline/Worldpay/Natwest and cater to all business needs when it comes to accepting cards.

I am the rep for the East Midlands area and if anyone has any questions about accepting card payments, feel free to ask.

Thanks,

Joe,

 

[Aceframer]

Maybe Joe ought to look at some of the threads on this forum about the company he keeps. If they were the last card machine company on the earth, i'd start taking cheques again !! And beware their even uglier sister company Merchant Rentals.

 

[perkigar]

Hi my name's Gary, I run an independent garage called Akm Engineering Garage based near Oakham in Rutland.

I have been trading for seven years and started my business working as a mobile mechanic. I have steadily built it up and now have full workshop facilities.

I have worked in the engineering and electronics industries as well as working for other garages in the area. I was building crash cushions and lighting displays for motorway maintenance lorries prior to my self employment.

I am also currently in the process of gaining an MOT testing license.

 

[imrn]

Hi All. New to the forums.
Looking forward for meeting and discussing with all.

 

[Chris Ashdown]

Welcome the more the merrier

50% of posts are interesting and 10% of those are things you should know if going into business

What do you do or want to do

 

[sirbrandy]

Hi there imrn!

Same question as Chris.

What do you do?

 

[imrn]

Hi.
Just looking to open a new business. Its just finding that right market.
Got a few ideas just looking into them. Plus reading the info on the forums.
What do you guys do?

Thanks for the welcome

 

[alex richardson]

Hi Imrn,

Welcome to the forum - its a great place with some decent info. I currently work for myself from home generating leads for businesses - its easy and profitable.

What are you currently doing?

 

[imrn]

Currently got a job in sales but now I want to go in business.
Have helped set up a few businesses.
What sort if leads do you generate?

 

[educate2xL]

If you're new to the industry, I know things can seem a little (or sometimes A LOT) overwhelming. But be Encouraged, you can do it and make it successfully. Just find a mentor who you trust. Why you ask? Because they can save you a lot of money but MOST Importantly, they can save you TIME.

Contrary to Popular opinion, TIME is NOT Money!! You can get more money but once Time is gone it's GONE!! And you cannot get it back. So we must make the most of it and not waste it.

So once you find a mentor, you can work out a Strategy that will work well for you. If you are serious about getting the right mindset for Business or even Life. Look up on YouTube: My Review of the Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale. In the Description is the link, 31 min. and 15 secs of Power!!

DON'T WORRY!! Not pitching some kind of home business. Just info that CHANGED me FOREVER and will do the same for you!! Everyone I've shared it with has Thanked me for it.

Start with Mr. Nightingale, then find a mentor and begin your Journey to becoming a Successful person. It Works!! Get your mindset right before you start the business and you will go far!!

Hope you find this helpful. Let me know.

Take care!!

Because YOU Matter,
Ivan Harris, Sr.
(228) 265-3696

 

[James Gratton]

Hi I just thought I would post.

I am new to the forum but feel free to ask me questions about Work Placements, Work Experience and the Apprenticeship Scheme.

Thanks

James

 

[craigfloatechef]

Hi all,

I run a catering business based in Nottingham providing locally sourced, restaurant quality food in the comfort of your own home with our private dining experiences. And also corporate and event catering.

Working directly with our clients, you get exactly what you want allowing for likes, dislikes, allergies etc..

Get in touch for some sample menus and to find out more information, or just Google us - craigfloatechef

 

[Candu_ICT]

Hello all,

I would just like to introduce Candu ICT to businesses in Lincolnshire.

We specialise in providing IT support to small and medium sized businesses, we cover everything from PC and Laptop support, to data backup and hosting - web design, you name it, if its IT, we Candu it.

We dont charge for call outs, and although we offer contracted support, there are other options such as pay as you go, end of month settlements.

We understand that most businesses cannot function without IT and we are equipped to help you.

Check us out at candu-ict.com or phone 01522 623 822

 

[nelop]

Hi all,

I run a small business called Nelop Systems, we provide enterprise grade IT solutions for Medium sized companies. In addition to this we also provided security consultation to ensure your business is safe from hackers.

We are based in Bakewell Derbyshire and have clients all across the UK and Europe.

Feel free to look at our website and contact if you have any questions: nelop.com

Thanks Neil

 

[SynergyRoofing]

I run a roofing company based in peterborough, feel free to pop by the website or PM me if you want to chat.

 

[Small Biz Geek]

Hi all,

I run a catering business based in Nottingham providing locally sourced, restaurant quality food in the comfort of your own home with our private dining experiences. And also corporate and event catering.

Working directly with our clients, you get exactly what you want allowing for likes, dislikes, allergies etc..

Get in touch for some sample menus and to find out more information, or just Google us - craigfloatechef

I see you're from Arnold. I'm not far away - Ilkeston. Technically I'm in Derbyshire but I have a Nottingham area code for my phone number!

 

[Stuart Carter]

Hi, Stuart from Loughborough.

I run The Business Portrait Company as well as helping small business owners escape the tyrrany of their to-do list through business coaching...

Glad to meet you all... if I can be of any assistance, please let me know!

Thanks!

 

[FoxhallBC]

Hi, Tom from Nottingham.

I'm the operations director for foxhall business centres, providing space for small start ups to medium sized companies.

Looking forward to chatting, do get in touch if I can help at all

Thank you.

 

[MEGNWEIHU]

Hi , I am Mengwei originally from east part of China, now lived in Nottingham.

Well , I finished my master degree in UEA last year. Currently, I am doing trade, specifically on solar energy and windows. Cause my Chinese family working on this. Also, I am regularly back China every three month to check the products.

Feel free to chat with me, I like to meet new friends here!

Thanks

 

[ChrysaorRahl]

Hi All, I'm Kon, starting a video gaming lounge in Nottingham City Centre.

Always looking for new business owners to connect and network with.

Feel free to email me, or meet up for networking. Does anyone in here use any of the Meetup groups for networking?

 

[Deleted member 261128]

Hi,
New to the forum! Live in Nottinghamshire and work for myself as designer, creator, salesperson, chief bottle washer and cleaner in my own millinery company. I am a very small acorn so am looking for tips on how to improve my sales pitch to potential stockists etc, or any useful advise for a complete business duffer! I adore designing and creating but selling myself and my products does fill me with horror.
Anyone want to network?
Great to meet you x

 

[Small Biz Geek]

Hi,
New to the forum! Live in Nottinghamshire and work for myself as designer, creator, salesperson, chief bottle washer and cleaner in my own millinery company. I am a very small acorn so am looking for tips on how to improve my sales pitch to potential stockists etc, or any useful advise for a complete business duffer! I adore designing and creating but selling myself and my products does fill me with horror.
Anyone want to network?
Great to meet you x

Hi, I'm not far away - Ilkeston, inside the border of South East Derbyshire, but very close to Nottingham City. I love the phrase "chief bottle washer and cleaner" - haha. That's a phrase Alan Sugar uses in his autobiography.

Yes I do want to network, in fact there's some very good networking events in Nottingham that are free to attend and I suggest you look into some of these. If you private message me I'll suggest some good ones.

 

[Deleted member 261128]

Hi Darren,
Apologies for the delay in reply - circumstances beyond my control! Sadly, I've never read Alan Sugar's autobiography so wasn't aware that I had appropriated his phrase. I would love some networking information - my lovely long suffering husband is willing to drive me!! - but don't seem to be able to send a private message. Could you send one to me and I will respond please? Or at least point out the error of my ways............ Thank you so much

 

[ONEX Marketing]

Hello all, my name is Darren, I'm founder of ONEX Marketing, a SME focused digital marketing agency in Derby. Our USP is thatwe appreciate how difficult it is to market yourself when starting out and cash is short, we allow all our customers to pay monthly for all their services, including web design.

I'm here if anyone needs me