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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Posted October 5th, 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 Les Whitfield of LEA Financial Advice, our resident mortgage advisor.
LEA is a family owned and run company, bringing a wealth of experience in management, administration, and advisory skills to the mortgage sector. They believe in maintaining traditional values where the individual client is the most important part of any business relationship. Read more...
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Posted October 5th, 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 Steve Mason of Citadel Accountancy, our resident accountant.
Based in Beacon Park, Plymouth, Steve has held influential positions in many large companies throughout the country, and his love of numbers have always kept him close to the financial sector. He has a passion for assisting the growth of new and small businesses. His business motto is “Citadel Accounting – because you count and your business counts”. Read more...
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Posted October 5th, 2009
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Every week a different 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 Michael Mann of Plymouth Estates, BNI Drake’s residential letting agent.
Plymouth Estates are a fully independent letting agency based in Plymouth. They offer a friendly a personal service to both landlords and tenants, and specialize in a range of residential letting areas.
Working strictly in accordance with the housing Act 1988, their experienced staff utilise the latest documentation available from their comprehensive management system. Plymouth Estate’s bespoke service is tried and tested and based on 22 years of management experience, technical knowledge and a real understanding of what is involved in effective letting procedures. Read more...
Tags: BNI Drake, business networking, plymouth, plymouth estates, residential letting agent Posted in Featured Speaker