Suffolk Networking

[Drill Masters]

Hi,

Like most small businesses i appreciate the need to develop contacts with like minded business people. However, i find the opportunities for networking are confined to Business Link or Chamber events. Does anyone know of any events in Suffolk that are more of a social network group rather than BNI type operation where selling is the goal?

Thanks

Rob
drillmasters.co.uk

 

[wecandobiz]

Have a look at this.

Or try our website for great online business networking.

IH

 

[TheUtilityExpert]

Hi,

Like most small businesses i appreciate the need to develop contacts with like minded business people. However, i find the opportunities for networking are confined to Business Link or Chamber events. Does anyone know of any events in Suffolk that are more of a social network group rather than BNI type operation where selling is the goal?

Thanks

Rob
drillmasters.co.uk

Hi Rob
we currently run coffee mornings in Ely on a Tuesday at the Lamb
10am till 12noon, but due to lack of attendees we may have to move to Cambridge.
Take a look at my ABC site
www abcnetwork.biz/go/?id=FMBYF1287
Regards John

 

[wecandobiz]

Hi Rob
we currently run coffee mornings in Ely on a Tuesday at the Lamb
10am till 12noon, but due to lack of attendees we may have to move to Cambridge.
Take a look at my ABC site
www abcnetwork.biz/go/?id=FMBYF1287
Regards John

That link doesn't work for me John.

IH

 

[thegriffin2]

Why not do some networking now?

Business name Amazon Leisure
Contact name Christopher Griffin
Contact Tittle European sales executive
Amazon Leisure are one of Europes leading suppliers of bespoke and refurbished fitness / gym equipment... No Job is to big or small
contact details:07834753159

... its as easy as that

 

[stu54321]

Hi,
We are in the process of setting up local online networking groups to promote informal and formal networking around the UK.

Here is a link to our newly formed group for Suffolk!:

http://findnetworkingevents.ning.com

add this to the above url /group/suffolknetworkinggroup

Regards

Stuart

 

[ipswich24]

we're members of ISSBA which is more affordable to start ups and offers networking events on a more informal basis throughout the year.

We recently joined Suffolk Chamber as well.

 

[ArrowLightHaulage]

on the 16th July 2009.

It's free to attend and sponsored by Microsoft, Blackberry and Bt Tradespace. More details can be found on the Business Scene page Business Networking Suffolk.

It would be nice to meet you all at the event.

Warm regards

Sarah

 

[Business Vitamins]

Hi there,

There's a very active group for SME's in East Anglia on the business networking site, Linked In. There are face to face networking opportunities and online discussions etc. I've found it really useful. If you PM me your email address I'll invite you to join and you can see what you think.

Regards,

Selina

PS I'll be at the event Sarah mentions above, in Brantham too!

 

[can2network]

Commercial Alliance Network offers a great new way to generate referrals and network with other businesses in Norfolk & Suffolk if you'd like to know more please visit our web site, which is advertised on my profile.

 

[wecandobiz]

You can now find connections to other business owners and managers in your local area through our My Local Group feature.

We connect you up with other business owners in the same postcode area as you. You can connect online, message those members of even broadcast to them all in one go using the Group Buzz facility.

IH

 

[BarryG]

hi ALl, very informative, were a new IT support company based in gorleston near great yarmouth, norfolk, we'll definitely be signing up to these groups.

 

[wecandobiz]

Sorry to bump this thread, but I see we get a few clicks from it and that link is now broken. The one you need to find a local online networking group on our site is here.

 

[Paul123456]

HI.

This is a good question. I also would like to know if there is anyone with information. I have got my own online store which i have been running for almost 3 years. But sometimes you need people you can talk to or chat to discuss about your business ideas and inspirations.

sdlaptops.co.uk

 

[Rhodes100]

Hi,

Like most small businesses i appreciate the need to develop contacts with like minded business people. However, i find the opportunities for networking are confined to Business Link or Chamber events. Does anyone know of any events in Suffolk that are more of a social network group rather than BNI type operation where selling is the goal?

Thanks

Rob
drillmasters.co.uk

The original thread is rather old, however I think the question is based around false assumptions. T

The goal of a "BNI type operation" is not selling, but creating and developing business relationships.

If anyone rocks up at a BNI type meeting trying to sell they will be seriously dissappointed, as perhaps the OP was.

What is the purpose of networking anyway if it is not to gain more business, if you are to gain more business then someone has to sell!

I am sure Rob would not complain if the other members of his networking group found him thousands of pounds of business each year.

If anyone is interested in networking in the Ipswich, Stowmarket area I would recommend BoB Clubs www.bobclubs.com

 

[Hosequip]

Hi Rob'
Just joined this site, noticed your post. We supply and manufactor hose and pipe assemblies etc. Also supply valves and fittings for gas and oil and have just recently taken onboard to the Venair range of silicon products used in just about all diesel engines, sold a few elbows and joiners now for mobile drilling platforms. We are based just up near colchester, but I live in Bildeston and grew up in Ipswich! I am sure there is some business we can do at some point in the future.

 

[David@BusinessFood]

Good post Hosequip. That's just what Rob would have been looking for I would imagine.

I find the BNI or "Breakfast meeting" networking events quite hard going to be honest. Whenever I went along to these type of events it was not really networking, just a few regulars selling stuff to the new recruits.

 

[nigeldent]

Dear all,
Ardenham Energy have partnered with West Suffolk College and CTC heating to bring you a specific renewable heating event on Thurs 6th December at the Milburn Energy Centre, Bury St. Edmunds.

The event will be focusing on the benefits of renewable heating solutions such as air and ground source heatpumps. We will also be talkign about the benefits of the non domestic renewable heating incentive and how it can provide you with an income stream for the next 20 years!!

Please do come along to our event, email me for more information

Best regards
Nigel