Networking in Scotland

[vox]

Do you network at all? Anything happening in Stirling at all or are you all nicely having a cup of coffe in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow?

 

[winter]

In Glasgow, just starting out.

 

[SearchBlogger]

You might want to try www.4networking.biz - they have groups across the UK and quite a few up here.

 

[Negotiate Now]

Do you network at all? Anything happening in Stirling at all or are you all nicely having a cup of coffe in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow?

We network regularly by having networking nights in Glasgow. We book a venue once a week and ask our business associates to come along and meet us and each other. We are now planning a Big Night in Glasgow on 30 April and are hiring a business guru, Chris Billington Hughes of the Results Corporation to give us all a power speech. Along with a dinner, entertainment and dancing plus lots of opportunity for people to network we should have a good night.
Negotiate Now, Buchanan Street, Glasgow

 

[darkmoon]

I'm near Stirling. Just in the process of moving hosting site and revamping/rebuilding the website too!

 

[Negotiate Now]

You are very welcome to come along, there will be an arrangement with the hotel if people have to stay overnight. Our IT experts will also be there. Good luck with your website.
Negotiate Now

 

[darkmoon]

Thanks for the invite.

Will try and get there. See it's not far from the Train Station so even I can't get lost!!

 

[vox]

I'm near Stirling. Just in the process of moving hosting site and revamping/rebuilding the website too!

Hi darkmoon,

What is your business and when have you started?

 

[darkmoon]

Aha well
Personally I started my business in 2009 retail esoteric goods online. It was a sudden impulse when I started seeing a drop in my husbands business. Not very well planned and although fairly profitable did not give itself much scope for expansion etc.

2 Years on I have taken a step back and done some proper planning and am 'good to go'. I've also expanded to take on some of my husbands gardening contracts now he's gone and got a proper job until the economy improves.

Which will help bolster the original business until it can really stand on its own 2 feet.

Yourself??

 

[rach27]

4networking have networking breakfast meets in Stirling and Alloa. I think it's £10 to book your place with them. One of their representative contacted me a while ago about it.

To be honest I don't get much time to get out there and network at the moment.

I'm a freelance graphic designer near Stirling by the way.

 

[darkmoon]

Thanks Rach I may check that out after I've moved.

I went to one in Edinburgh once. A business chapter - originated from America . It was very interesting.

Graphic Designer Eh? I shall keep you in mind

 

[Negotiate Now]

We don't charge for our networking nights, we provide the food and all we ask is that anyone who wants a drink buys it themselves. We always have a good turnout and it's proving to be a big success.
Irene
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[Laszlo]

I think this bussines brakefast becouse i want meet and talk whit people from my business. My Englis Or Scotis not wery good but my business fantastik. What u think 4networking is gret for do Uk business ?

 

[Paul the IFA]

I was looking for something in East Lothian... So if anyone knows any?

I've tried a few now in Edinburgh and have yet to secure any business from them, I think that it might come soon enough.

 

[Maureen Ridley]

I go to Business Banter: it's cheap and cheerful! Every Tuesday morning between 8.30 and 10.00 at Caffe Nero on Lothian Road in Edinburgh. It would be nice to see some new faces!

 

[r.ick]

I notice you're all well down the country.

Anything up near Elgin?

 

[Maureen Ridley]

Rick,

You could always try Find Networking Events. Unfortunately, the site won't let me post the URL :|

 

[r.ick]

Hi Maureen
I did try but all I can find is the chamber of commerce and a small business club site that is 2 years out of date.

 

[Maureen Ridley]

The only events I can find are the business breakfasts run by 4networking. Maybe you could start your own? Dunfermline Talks Business was set up recently by Kallum Russell for the very reason that there was no networking group there!

 

[r.ick]

That's a possiblitiy, but it's only worth doing if there's nothing already organised locally.

 

[The HR Booth]

Hi everyone

I have just joined this forum so looking forward to contributing.

I am a member of the Aberdour Business Club in Aberdour, Fife - we meet every Thursday morning from 6.30am to 8.30am.

Let me know if you are interested in coming along to one of our meetings.

 

[cogo]

Do you network at all? Anything happening in Stirling at all or are you all nicely having a cup of coffe in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow?

I used to do a lot of Networking when I lived in Wales. Things like BNI and some local events. It was great for getting to know people.

Will have to get more involved around the Glasgow area.

 

[MarkTaylor1968]

Hi Vox,

www.findnetworkingevents.com is a great resource - it is effectively a database of business networking events the country - it's easy to search and I've found it extremely useful.

I am also a big fan of Business Network International (BNI) http://www.bni.eu/uk/index.php - you can find chapters near you on this site. My advice is to shop around and find a group you are happy with.

Hope this helps - happy networking!

M.

 

[NickGrogan]

Anyone in Edinburgh want to meet? or any events?

 

[UnleashedIT]

If you fance a bit of a Journey, try the Business Banter in Glasgow. it t akes place on a Thursday morning at 0800-1000 at Paperinos, 78 St Vincent Street and is free. We normally get about 50 people along and there is a good buzz. Very relaxed and no formal presentation.