networking
People do business with people
Networking is one of the most important parts of being in business. You meet people, potential customers and suppliers and build up a rappor with them so that you know you’ll be able to trust them. The Business Quarter has picked five local networking clubs – and there are mnay, many more – to find out what different networks have to offer you...
Caerphilly Business Forum
Profile of a typical member? CBF has more than 150 businesses as members. Different people from each member business can attend events. Any business, of any size in any sector, can be a member. We have a growing number of members from Newport, Cardiff and neighbouring county boroughs. Joining costs and on-going costs? New businesses (up to two years old) from within the county borough pay £50 a year. Established businesses (more than two years old) pay £70 a year. Any business from outside the county borough pays £90 a year. All our business breakfasts and similar
events are now free to members. Other events may be charged for. What form do your meetings take? Events are many and varied. Our showpiece is the annual awards event which around 250 people will attend this year. Business breakfasts are popular, with speakers providing expert advice.
City of Newport Business Club
Venue: The Holiday Inn, The Coldra, Newport Profile of a typical member: Professional individual, small business owner or decision maker at an SME and entrepreneurs with a fair mix of male and females over a wide age range Joining costs and on-going costs: Attending an individual event, including meal, costs £35 however signing up for the full year of four evening events attracts a discount and is £105. We also offer bespoke business packages and sponsorship deals. Details are on the website
www.newportbusinessclub.
co.uk What form do your meetings take?
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Early evening straight from work starting at 5.30pm and until 7.30pm although people are free to continue networking well after the ‘formal’ part of the evening has ended. Previous guests have included Wales and Lions Rugby star Jamie Roberts, Michelin star Crown at Whitebrook chef James Sommerin and renowned comedian Eddie Large – to name just three. The club has four evening events each year and have recently introduced lunchtime gatherings which start at 12pm and are all over by 2pm. Explain if you go for the formal or informal approach and why? We’re a very informal after work club encouraging people to relax, chat and
discuss their business and what they do in an unhurried and comfortable surroundings. What would you describe as a ‘result’ for your club? Many a business deal has had its beginnings at the City of Newport Business Club. A result would be attendees having a fun, enjoyable time and making valuable new contacts. Why do you think networking is an important part of business? People do business with people and more often than not people they like. If we are interested, where can we find out more details about your club?
info@newportbusinessclub.co.uk or visit
www.newportbusinessclub.co.uk
Explain if you go for the formal or informal approach and why? We don’t let formality get in the way as long as events run sensibly and constructively, which they invariably do. Why do you think networking is an important part of business? Networking is the fabric of business. It’s how we find opportunities, find solutions, find allies and gather the details we need to succeed. What would you say to someone who has never attended a networking session? People at any CBF event will be keen to meet you and will make you feel very welcome. If we are interested, whewre can we find more details about your club? You can contact our marketing and events co-ordinator Leah Roberts (E: leah@
cbforum.co.uk T: 029 2125 1395) or visit our website
www.cbforum.co.uk.
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