Members Testimonials

Being a member of the Network over the last 12 months has proved to be a very cost effective and enjoyable way of promoting Business East Midlands to other businesses within the region, which has resulted in consistent quality of leads materialising into regular business.

Kathy Keily - Nottingham Account Manager - Business East Midlands

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Our first ever luncheon resulted in a £35,000 contract. We have been members for over 3 years and have found the Network to be a fantastic forum for promoting our products and services both directly and through referrals from fellow Network members.

Michael Fletcher - Account Manager - Allied Irish Bank (GB)

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The Network provides advisors such as a ourselves with a forum to meet business people who will require our services. Networking is still the ideal way to demonstrate the personal touch and make valuable contacts.

Colin Cliff – Partner – Cooper Parry

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We have achieved £75,000 of sales, in an 18-month period, as a direct result of our membership to The Network. It is a brilliant forum and I do not miss any of them. Membership is a very economical way of marketing.

Jeannette Tokeley – Associate Director – By Appointment

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The Network has been beneficial in forging new relationships with local companies. Not only have we had the opportunity to make direct sales but have also developed some really good partnerships with local companies, which have resulted in over £3,500 of work in our first year of membership.

Graham Jenkinson – Director – Jenko Graphics Ltd

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Brilliant events well run providing good food, good leads, good fun and good business. A worthwhile experience.

Carl Naylor – Partner – East Riding Henley

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The ‘decision makers only rule’, and the well-structured and disciplined format of the lunches ensure that business is done, not just talked about. The Network provides a well organised, pleasant environment in which to build relationships within the local business community, and real value comes with regular attendance.

Chris Brown – Partner – The CBA Partnership

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The Network provides a format where like-minded business people can come together to transfer ideas, products and services. I have had work and enquiries from the Business Network and I have purchased services and products from my fellow network members.

Roger Stanley – Director – R E Stanley Ltd

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“The Hull Network provides a focussed and inexpensive monthly forum for cementing new business partnerships which will lead to new business and or new suppliers at some time in the future. I cannot think of an easier way of transacting business!"

Martin Hall - Financial Admin Manager - KTP LTD

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I joined The Network just under a year ago based on a recommendation from one of our customers. On my first visit I was impressed with the professional but friendly atmosphere, and the format of the meetings, which are perfectly geared towards business generation. After joining, I have gained several thousand pounds worth of business for our company, and would whole-heartedly recommend membership to other interested businesses.

Paul Cowell -Business Development Manager - Worldwide Websights Ltd

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As a small independent company we trade locally wherever possible. The Network helps us to meet a diversity of local companies on a regular basis in a positive yet friendly business environment.

Paul Whymant – Director – Tickton Grange Hotel & Restaurant

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There are three points that make The Network the most effective form of marketing for myself, organised seating plans ensure that I’m not seated with the same people each month, the format ensures that I can get my point across without needing great public speaking skills and I have access to most of the products and services I need without spending hours looking through the yellow pages.

Lynne Nyikos – Director - Chem Dry Charlie

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Recognition Express supplies relatively low-cost items in small and large numbers to literally hundreds of customers. It is important that we are continuously meeting new prospects for our name badges, ID cards, signs and logo items. The Network allows us to make efficient use of the time available and every meeting provides good sales lead opportunities.

David Tector – Sales & Marketing Executive – Recognition Express

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The Network provides a platform for us to explain the full range of our services; design, hosting, database development, flash movies, CD Business cards, presentations and online marketing: an opportunity not offered by any other media. We have also sourced some key suppliers. It has made our Yellow Pages redundant, whilst the delicious luncheons have increased the workload for our MD’s belt.

Gary McCarthy – Managing Director – Eazytiger Web Designs

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Membership has been invaluable enabling me to form important new contacts. This is a professional proactive organisation, which offers support across the board. Being part of it gives us the opportunity to meet people face to face creating win-win situations for those involved and promoting a business environment built on trust and accountability.

Sharon McAlpine – Marketing Coordinator – Brindley Tafft Twist & James

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Hygiene Ltd has been attending The Network in Nottingham for the past 4 years. We find the format works for sales, purchasing and training needs in a relaxed business atmosphere. We have found that sales have increased by 85% since becoming members of The Network. We would encourage any business wanting to grow to join.

Penny Taylor – Director – Hygiene Ltd