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Build and forge new relationships, and raise your own profile

Make valuable new connections as well as gain fresh insights from our monthly seminars

We help members establish and develop a network of supportive and knowledgeable senior contacts, as well as make their expertise more visible. However, before we can do that you need to attend one of our events and discover for yourself why members find our format so relevant.

Calendar of Events

Our forthcoming events are listed below. Part knowledge-share, part networking, our lunchtime events offer you the ideal opportunity to engage with a diverse group of senior decision-makers in a business-focussed environment.

Agenda
10.00am – Registration for seminar plus an opportunity to grab a coffee/network
10.30am – Pre-lunch seminar begins
11.30am – Drinks reception courtesy for our sponsor
12.30pm – Lunch
13.40pm – Post lunch talk
13.50pm – Spin the wheel
14.00pm – Meeting closes but stay to network and carry out those important 1-2-1s

This month’s sponsor is The Think Organisation

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For your first, exploratory, visit you can choose to book one of our next three events.

2024
November
Live Event
Thursday 7th
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Pinewood on Wilmslow, Handforth Cheshire
After a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
Seminar: How to generate leads on LinkedIn
Venue web site
December
Live Event
Thursday 5th
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Alderley Edge Hotel, Alderley Edge
After a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
Venue web site
January
Live Event
Thursday 9th
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Pinewood on Wilmslow, Handforth Cheshire
After a drinks reception/pre-lunch networking session you will sit at a table of like minded business owners/directors for a 2 course lunch.
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Present a seminar

Our seminar presenters are drawn from the membership. Delivering a seminar offers a great opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and increase your profile within the membership and beyond.

If you are interested in presenting at one of our networking events, please get in touch.

Call 0161 503 5000
or email: simon.edmondson@business-network.co.uk

Come and join us at our
Next Event
Thursday 7th November 2024

Networking Events' Seminar Topics

Seminar: How to generate leads on LinkedIn
Presenter - Becs Bate

Are you ready to tap into the power of LinkedIn to grow your business? With over 700 million monthly active users, LinkedIn is a goldmine for business development, networking, and lead generation. This webinar will guide you through proven strategies to optimise your LinkedIn profile, engage with potential leads, and turn connections into clients.

  • First Impressions Count  
  • Learn how to create a compelling LinkedIn profile that attracts attention from the right people.
  • Connecting with the Right People
  • Discover strategies for identifying and connecting with potential leads.
  • Keeping Visible
  • Visibility is key to staying top of mind. We'll dive into content strategies and what you should be posting about.
  • Building Relationships

The heart of lead generation is relationship-building. Learn how to nurture connections, engage in meaningful conversations, and build trust within your LinkedIn community

Becs Bate is a highly experienced social media trainer and consultant, having trained over 800 businesses across the globe in the past six years with a focus on driving organic reach and building communities. She is the founder of The Social Flock, a social media support group, helping businesses create consistent, high-impact content. Becs? strategy centres on targeting the right audience and fostering relationships, rather than chasing viral posts. She has worked with clients from startups to global brands like Jungheinrich, The PGA, Estee Lauder and has delivered training programmes for Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester University, and developed the social media launch for TEDx Warrington. She has also been a finalist for the Inspiring Women Awards 2024, FSB North West Awards 2022, and UK Social Media Awards 2020.

Live Event
Thursday 7th November
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Pinewood on Wilmslow, Handforth Cheshire
Seminar:
Presenter - Steve Glicher
Live Event
Thursday 5th December
11:30 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.30am
The Alderley Edge Hotel, Alderley Edge
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What our
members and
visitors say...

" The Business Network in South Manchester is one of the best regular meetings I attend. The atmosphere is extremely friendly, the venues are excellent and the members have a genuine desire to help each other out. Simon and Win provide brilliant leadership and ensure that no one is left out. If you've not networked before, or are a little jaded by the experience, I recommend you try the SMBN."
Chris Moran
JCM Business Solutions
3 years! Its seems like only yesterday that I was fighting my way through the Cheshire lanes to the launch of a brand new networking group. These days, new networking groups seem to spring up like weeds, but this one WAS different. It ticked all my boxes and I decided to join at that launch meeting. And I'm still there after three years, because it did deliver on those initial expectations, and continues to do so!! Why do I continue to like The Business Network? Three Simple Reasons: 1 - Its a pleasurable experience. Great lunches in nice locations each month. A structured meeting format, but not rigid. Great educational seminars. Meeting decision makers not salesmen as fellow members. Importantly , you feel you are among friends, all willing to help you. 2 - It helps my business. As a digital marketing consultancy, the majority of our clients come through referrals. I have been introduced to a number of new clients by fellow members and met great companies to partner with through the network. 3 - You don't know when you will meet your next client! As host, Karen works hard to attract new people to every meeting. As well as growing the membership, these visitors help to keep the meeetings fresh and dynamic. And hopefully some may need our Internet Marketing services! Happy 3rd Anniversary!
Andy Wooles
WSI Internet Marketing
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