The Business Network 14 February 2019 Member Pack

Central & East Lancashire

WELCOME PACK

14 February 2019 Stanley House

Central & East Lancashire

SEMINAR 10:30 - 11:45

Sheila Traskowskie Your Learning Days Tel: 07753 133691

HOW DOES YOUR PEOPLE STRATEGY DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY? Too many times I've gone into businesses to discuss training requirements and there is no strategy to link people development to the goals of the business. I will share how to identify the key principles of both strategies and how they link to help you focus them on both strategies within your business.

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SPEAKER 13:40 - 13:50

Patrick Swanney

Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall www.whnsolicitors.co.uk

Patrick, who joined WHN as a solicitor in 2018, is also a member of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Burnley Dementia Action Alliance, as well as being a Dementia Friends Champion, and volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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In addition, Patrick is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) which enables him to give expert advice to older clients in relation to issues such as long-term care funding.

RUNNING ORDER 11:50 - 14:15

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11:50

Part One - Registration, ‘Free Networking’ and Welcome Drinks

12:20

Take your seats for lunch

12:30

Introduction by Karen Tems

12:35

Part Two - Table Presentations - exchange business cards and make your 2-3 minute presentations. TIP: talk about the key benefits and solutions your company provides that will be most relevant to those around the table and their business contacts.

13:40

Speaker - Patrick Swanney, Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall

13:50

Table to table networking

14:05

Member news

14:15

Close - Don’t feel you have to rush away. Now is a good time to make those appointments and commit them to your diary

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The professionalism and fun that Karen brings to each event is impressive. Over the years I have attended many networks and The Business Network is by far and away the best! The clients we have gained through this group have been quality clients who have remained with us.

The Business Network Central and East Lancs is the premier event on the monthly business calendar. Karen is a fabulous host, who helps with introductions and connections; she is an experienced, successful business woman, who offers insights into making the right connections. I have come to appreciate her help and support during my time with The Business Network.�

Nick Brookes, Cornfields

Suzanne Waring Managing Director

The Helping Hands Group

The morning seminars are engaging and you leave with lots of food for thought and actions you can apply immediately.

JEAN ATKINSON JEAN ATKINSON CONSULTING

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THE BUSINESS NETWORK SEMINARS

BY OUR MEMBERS, FOR OUR MEMBERS

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MASTER CLASS: How to take your business to the next level

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Want to know what is at the heart of how to improve morale, reputation, turnover and loyalty from both employees and clients while reducing stress, sickness, accidents and potential for being sued.

Then here is where we will share some secrets on how to make your future and that of others so inspiring.

Running a business is never easy. We are often constrained by our own limitations, sticking to what we know and what we are comfortable doing. This can make it difficult to grow your business. This seminar is where you’ll find out how to take your organisation to the next level.

An interactive data privacy and cyber

“Whether you want to sell your business and retire, or leave a legacy to your children, in this Master Class I’ll teach you six key strategies to grow your business.”

Coming soon...

Unicorn Solutions - Dean Williams

Mandore - David Petie

You’ll leave the seminar invigorated and confident that you can achieve your ambitions.

HM Network - Chris Hunter

awareness workshop.

13 JUNE

DiamondNine Phil Badley

TotalCRB - Allen Chapman Helping you to make safer recruitment decisions

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DATES FOR THE DIARY 2019 - 2020 14 March 10 April 16 May 13 June 11 July 8 August 12 September 17 October 14 November 12 December 16 January 12 February

Stanley House Stanley House Barton Grange Stanley House Stanley House Stanley House TBC Stanley House TBC Stanley House TBC TBC

Download Dates https://www.business-network.co.uk/event_dates.php

We are currently looking to attract:

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Businesss-Friendly Bank | Exhibition Services Quality Wine Merchant | Debt Collection Agency

INTRODUCE A GUEST WIN A £1,000 TRAVEL VOUCHER TO SPEND WITH CHIC BOUTIQUE TRAVEL Our Members are generous inviting Guests who always add value to our monthly events. Indeed, a good proportion of Guests go on to express interest in joining The Business Network Central & East Lancashire.

For every guest that you introduce who then joins our group, your name will go into the ‘hat’ for our draw at the Christmas event for the chance to win a £1,000 travel voucher to spend with Chic Boutique Travel.

A reminder of how it works. If your Guest is a Senior Decision-Maker in a category that is unrepresented, then I will happily invite them along as your guest and host their place. Otherwise, Guests are very welcome at the normal event fee.

Already in the hat: - Liz Hardwick, DigiEnable - Jon Coulter, Truthful Testimonials

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR: WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL, BARTLE HALL

Having made a time and financial commitment to The Business Network, you will want to get the most from your investment. Our interactive workshop will encourage you to consider your expectations and show how to achieve them.

Come and join us at Bartle Hall on Wednesday 3 April for a light buffet breakfast followed by an interactive and enjoyable workshop and of course, some excellent networking. We will be including Building Rapport in Networking Situations, Effective Table Presentations, Follow Up Actions, 121s and of course how to achieve your business goals whilst thoroughly enjoying yourself.

Please book your place by return email, the cost is just ÂŁ30 plus VAT per person: karen@business-network.co.uk If you have any questions, then just let me know.

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MEMBERS NEWS & OFFERS

GAIL HULL

ANDREA BAKER

TOTAL INSIGNIA TEL: 01254 504925

THE SPACE CENTRE TEL: 01772 769391

Would like to say thank you to Chris Durham at Ronset, Dave Coggin,The Coggin Group and Jean Atkinson, Jean Atkinson Consulting for recent opportunities.

A heartfelt Thank You to all who took part in the Christmas Raffle and Auction at the December Business Network Lunch and for Karen for initiating it in the first place. I was over whelmed by the amount raised for each Charity represented and can assure you that the money will be put to good use in our Sensory Woodland Walk, which is getting underway.

Anyone wanting to know more about The Space Centre and the Charity, may be have a visit, is more than welcome to get in touch with me.

PAUL WEBB ASSET SOLUTIONS TEL: 01282 775035 Thanks to Jo Fulthorpe from Start Up Loans, for an introduction to one of her clients.

KELLY BOLTON AGGRESSIVE GROWTH MARKETING TEL: 07854 698177 Aggressive Growth Marketing have now joined The Business Network! The first event that CEO, Kelly Bolton, will be attending as a member is February 14th event at Stanley House.

DAVIE PETIE MANDORE LTD TEL: 07572 533360 Have a £12,000 cup of coffee on me. It’s FREE and there is no obligation. This where I show you how you can put another £12,000 profit in your pocket in the next 90 days. It takes about 50 minutes and I’ll buy the coffee.

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WENDY HOPE

ALLEN CHAPMAN

STANLEY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA TEL: 01254 769200

TOTALCRB DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE TEL: 07980 869625

Escape to enjoy a one-night luxury break at Stanley House during February 2019 and discover dining at its very best in the sumptuous surroundings of The Grill. Arrive to sip a chilled glass of Prosecco, and take your time to choose from the delightful dishes on our a la carte menu.

Then retire to your manor house or Woodland room to complete your evening like no other...

Only at Stanley House.

Cherish your time together during the 'month of love', and enjoy our exclusive rates for selected one-night stays during February

TotalCRB know charities rely heavily on not only cash donations, but also on volunteers who give their time and expertise to support day-by-day activities within their chosen Charity. TotalCRB's #worktogether campaign provides you with the opportunity to make regular donations to your chosen Charity whenever you complete a DBS check. For every 100 DBS checks you complete, we will Donate £50.00 to a charity of your choosing. Get in touch today and let's work together to ensure your organisation keeps on giving.

£110 PER PERSON TUESDAY - THURSDAY £125 PER PERSON FRIDAY - SATURDAY

PETE SLATER SILK GROUP TEL: 03450 504015 All Business Network members are entitled to a 15% discount off the online catalogue www.silkpromotions.com

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WAYNE AVANSON THE ACTION HOUSE TEL: 07976 307049 FREE 'hints and tips' for your own photography or video, just book a ONE2ONE with me any time.

PETER WHYTE

DANIELLE PARKER

WHYTELIGHT SOLUTIONS TEL: 01257 424642

BLACKBURN COLLEGE TEL: 01254 292500 EMAIL: DANIELLE.PARKER@BLACKBURN.AC.UK

Take advantage of a free lighting and heating survey from Whytelight Solutions Ltd and see how you can reduce your carbon footprint and save 60-80% in your energy and maintenance costs by changing to energy efficient LED lighting and/or Infrared heating solutions.

Our accreditations with the Carbon Trust and links with local authorities across the UK means we have first hand knowledge of funding and grants available to businesses.

PAUL BOLTON MY TOTAL OFFICE TEL: 07887 570422 Free Copier/Printer installation on any of My Total Office Solutions printing products worth up to £300.00 .

RICHARD TAYLOR MARTIN & CO TEL: 01772 881717 25% Reduction on all fees, Sales or Lettings, for Business Network Members.

Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL) is useful for those who regularly work with Deaf people (for example social workers, teachers of the Deaf, communicators, voluntary workers, workers within Deaf organisations, schools, etc) those who aspire to work in these contexts and those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in British Sign Language.

18th March 2019 – 8 February 2020 Saturdays: 10.00am – 2.00pm Course fee: £795.00 (eligible for the advanced learner loan)

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https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course-details/CM142/british-sign-languagebsl-level-3

LISA EDGE LANCASHARE TEL: 07740 592858 £100 off a 2x1 exhibition stand at the North-west Business and Hospitality show on the 27th and 28th of February for Lancashare members.

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TERRY McKAY

SUZANNE GIBSON

HYPNOS

ECOMPLI TEL: 01254 675674

We are delighted to confirm that Hypnos Contract Beds have developed a very special rate for members of The Business Network Central & East Lancashire, Manchester and Peterborough where they are members.

If you are interested in taking up this generous offer, please contact Daniel Sandford at daniel.sandford@hypnoscontractbeds.com and copy in Terry McKay on the following email: terry.mckay@hypnoscontractbeds.com so that he can gauge interest. If you have any questions, please let me know.

AMANDA CHARLTON HEALTH INNOVATION CAMPUS LANCASTER UNIVERSITY TEL: 01524 595005 Business support opportunities are now available for businesses looking to grow in the health and wellbeing sector. Contact me if you’d like more information about upcoming workshops, events, and digital tech support.

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A huge thanks to Catherine Dobson for introducing me to Hannah Baker at Blackburn College, whom we are now working with to deliver seminars to the financial services industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for both myself and Hannah to raise both our and Blackburn’s college presence in the North West.

ANNE WILLIAMSON CUSTOMER LOVE TEL: 01254 504925 Anne from Customer Love is offering one lucky Valentine’s Day attendee a #BusinessDate. Over coffee and cake she will delve into your business with your very own Feel The Love Action Plan, giving you hints and tips on you how to build customer love, specifically for your business, through 3 stages of dating. This business date is worth £375.

For those not lucky enough to win this prize, Anne has given you all a packet of love hearts.

ELAINE MIDDLETON

PETE SLATER

DERIAN HOUSE TEL: 07810 735120

SILK GROUP TEL: 01204 433088

We are launching the Challenge on February 8th 2019 when we will be handing out £50 per company or organisation and challenging them to turn it into as much cash as possible over the following 5 months. Our target will be to try and raise over £50,000 through fun and wacky events in partnership with local businesses all across the North West.

I would like to thank Lisa Mousley from Chic Boutique Travel for an order for branded merchandise for her company. A thankyou also to Liz from DigiEnable for our 1:2:1 and her SEO report on our website.

If you feel you’re up for the Challenge just get in touch with Elaine and find out.

HM NETWORK TEL: 03333 444190

WENDY HOPE

Free malware check.

STANLEY HOUSE TEL: 01254 769200 Enjoy 20% off dining during February in Mr Fred’s and The Grill Tuesdays - Saturdays https://www.stanleyhouse.co.uk/wp-content/upl oads/2019/02/SHH17852_VoucherDownloadsFeb1 9_GRILL01-1.pdf https://www.stanleyhouse.co.uk/wp-content/upl oads/2019/02/SHH17852_VoucherDownloadsFeb1 9_FREDS01.pdf

CHRIS HUNTER

JEAN ATKINSON JEAN ATKINSON CONSULTING TEL: 07875 599963 Thank you to Gail at Total Insignia for the opportunity, Liz at DigiEnable for the 1:2:1 and Liz at IQ4Business for the great work her team have carried out for a client.

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