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 Dynamic HR

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

2024
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.
Seminar: Making 2025 your best year ever
February
Live Event
Thursday 6th

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.
March
Live Event
Thursday 6th

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 9th January 2025

Networking Events' Seminar Topics

Seminar: Making 2025 your best year ever
Presenter - Martyn Alderson
Some say that this is a more challenging business environment than we?ve faced since covid. Growth is sluggish to non-existent. Is your business iceberg going to grow or melt in 2025? What is it you can do to ensure it grows in this difficult climate?

Lets reflect on 2024 and create some significant learnings

Create the business micro environment that enables you to grow and not be buffeted by the storms of the current situation.

Focus on 2025

Here I come for goals for 2025 both personal, relaxation, health, knowledge, family and business.
Learn the power of three and how it can be made to impact your business in 2025

Martyn is a dynamic, solutions focussed business expert with 30 years experience across a huge variety of businesses across 3 continents. Proven ability to help clients attain outstanding results with consistent average annual growth rates at over 30%! Martyn has the enthusiasm, drive and desire to succeed that will ensure you stay focussed on your goals and achieve the results your efforts truly
deserve.
Martyn's mission as a business growth specialist:
To transform the lives of successful business owners, enabling them to achieve better work life balance, business performance and financial security for themselves and their families through committed self development, coaching and learning.
Live Event
Thursday 9th January
11:30 Start - 14:00 End

Seminar start - 10.30am
The Pinewood on Wilmslow, Handforth Cheshire
Seminar:
Presenter - Lindsey Bell
Live Event
Thursday 6th February
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...

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
It was a really enjoyable event. Professionally run in a quality hotel with quality people and food. Well Done Karen!
John Redfern
John Redfern Associates
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