Posted August 24th, 2010
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This weeks speaker was Mark Mears who gave a fascinating insight into the methods and background behind treating people who have either sustained Sports Injuries or Injuries caused by : incorrect posture, excessive use of computers, and the myriad other causes of musculature injuries. Mark explained how he either visits at work (and can arrange to keep whole departments in top form) or can arrange home visits. He has a number of highly prestigious sports and normal commercial organisations in his customer portfolio and welcomes the opportunity to enlarge on this. Mark can be contacted on 01752 512735 or visit mark.mears@blueyonder.co.uk, www.markmears.org.uk
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Posted August 16th, 2010
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After a bit of a gap after moving venue and electing new officers. We are now back on line.
On the 12th of August James Davis of James Davis Plastering gave a superb presentation on the methods and tools employed to produce plastering of the highest quality. He will no doubt expand on this later date. In the meantime if you have any plastering queries phone James on 07795 816989.
Or if you have any queries regarding BNI Drake please phone Mike Mann on 01752 407774
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Posted March 3rd, 2010
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BNI Drake is looking forward to welcoming two new members to its numbers this Thursday. Having visited the chapter twice each, Mark Mears of Mark Mears Massage Therapy and Phil Russell of Flipix Photography have both seen the way that BNI works and have decided that they want a share of the business that is being passed through the group.
The ‘photographer category’ has traditionally been very productive in BNI Drake, and we are confident that Phil will carry on this legacy and secure some great contacts and business through the group. In addition to this the members are extremely pleased to see Mark join the group, recognizing that his presence will not only add a ‘health and wellbeing’ presence to BNI Drake, it will also open up avenues to attracting more representatives from this growing sector. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, Design Build Renovate, flipix, Mark Mears Massage Therapy, new member, plymouth Posted in Featured Speaker, News
Posted February 24th, 2010
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Everyone who joins BNI develops their own methods for making the most of the opportunities it offers, but successful membership is an acquired skill. David Salmon of Pink Fish Painting shares his personal guide to success in BNI through this well constructed networking education piece. Dave reminds us that commitment is vital when it comes to business networking, and that ‘givers’ really do gain…
1. Attend your weekly BNI meeting, even when it isn’t convenient. Commitment to attendance is a catalyst to building strong relationships within the group. Members with strong relationships are more likely to generate business for each other. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, pink fish Posted in Networking Tips
Posted February 24th, 2010
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Among it’s members, BNI Drake chapter has always included a strong group of representatives from the local construction industry. In the last six months a portion of these members have moved on from BNI, leaving certain popular categories open for new members. This week at BNI Drake we are holding an open meeting to allow representatives from construction, maintenance and engineering businesses to visit our weekly breakfast meeting and find out first hand how BNI can generate them business. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, plymouth, visitors day Posted in News
Posted February 10th, 2010
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BD Works is proud to announce the launch of its professional key cutting service. Ben Dillon has both experience and qualifications as a locksmith, so the addition of key cutting to the BD Works service list was a natural move for Ben.
BD Works offers competitive rates for mortice and cylinder type keys to both domestic and commercial clients. Providing a collection and delivery service, they can also advise, supply, and fit insurance-approved British Standard locks.
“A spare key costs a few pounds, a locksmith late at night will cost a fortune. The KEY word here is don’t get locked out, get a spare key!” Read more...
Tags: BD works, BNI Drake, key cutting, locksmith Posted in News
Posted February 10th, 2010
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Although all has been quiet on the website front for a couple of months, BNI Drake Chapter has started 2010 with a host of positive initiatives.
From Thursday 11th February our weekly meetings will be held at the Jury’s Inn on Exeter Street in central Plymouth. The move is a pre-emptive step to prepare for an expected rise in membership in the coming months, and we look forward to enjoying the corporate hospitality offered by the hotel. The chapter would also like to extend its thanks to the staff at Bar HaHa who have looked after us very well for the past 9 months. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, humane architecture, Jury's Inn, plymouth Posted in Featured Speaker, News
Posted December 16th, 2009
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Each week a different member of BNI Drake Chapter has the chance to educate their colleagues further about their business and services. This week is the turn of Stella Goodman of Excaliber Associates, the chapter’s independent financial adviser.
Excaliber Associates always aim to offer ‘Sound Advice, Simply Presented’, ensuring that their services are tailored to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. They offer a wide range of financial resources, and their ablity to source the entire market for the best deals adds great value to their service. Read more...
Tags: business networking, excaliber ifa, plymouth Posted in Featured Speaker
Posted November 9th, 2009
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Each week a different member of BNI Drake has the chance to present their business to the group in the form of a 10 minute talk. This week is the turn of Richard Silk of Independent Utilities, representing one of the South West’s leading energy and utility brokers.
Independent Utilities have been established since 2002. They specialise in helping businesses save time, energy and money by searching the marketplace using major energy suppliers to secure lower energy rates, enabling them to reduce their energy costs. Richard has recently joined their ever expanding team to develop their carbon reduction services in preparation for the Carbon Tax, which will be introduced in 2012. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, independent utilities, plymouth Posted in Featured Speaker
Posted October 28th, 2009
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Every week a different BNI member has the chance to present their business to the group in the form of a 10 minute talk. This week is the turn of Dennis Scoging of Lime Design, our resident graphic designer.
Dennis has lived in the South West for almost a year now, having moved down from Sevenoaks in Kent last year. Formerly the owner of a successful printing and design business in the South East, Dennis has moved to the peninsular to concentrate on his passion of graphic design. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, plymouth Posted in Featured Speaker