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NETWORKING EVENTS

There are various networking groups which hold regular meetings throughout Essex. If you haven't been to a meeting before, it can be a worthwhile way to expand your list of business contacts.

4Networking

• When: Tuesdays
• Where: Braintree / Dunmow Group

The only truly joined up national business network. With 200+ vibrant breakfast groups across the UK, it really is a different way of doing things. Be yourself with 4Networking's relaxed, informal style; yet structured for efficient and effective use of your business time.

Visit the 4Networking website for more for more information and event details.

Athena Networking - Women in Business

• When: 3rd Thursday of each month
• Where: The Swan, Station Rd, Felsted CM6 3DG

Meetings start at midday and usually finish at about 2pm: view more information [PDF format]

BNI

• Where: locations throughout Essex

BNI is a business & professional organisation that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter. With over 5,500 active chapters, it is the most successful business referral organisation in the world. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry copies of your card with them. When they meet someone new that could use your products or services they hand out your card and personally recommend your services.

Visit the BNI website for more information and event details.

Essex Business Network

• Where: locations throughout Essex

We are the premier networking group in Essex, and possibly the only networking group in the UK that brings to you events at any time of the day. We are an informal, no gimmicks organisation that values everyone as equal dedicated networkers. If you are serious about networking and wish to develop relationships with people who you know and can trust, without any of the pressures associated with some groups, come along and give us a try.

Visit the Essex Business Network website for more information and event details.

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses

• Where: locations throughout Essex

All of our events are open to non-members and you are welcome to come along and find out more about the FSB while networking with fellow small business owners and managers.

Visit the FSB Essex website for more information and event details.

TLGC - The Lead Generation Group

• When: Every Wednesday
• Where: Dunmow
• Time: 7.30am

TLGC is a low cost and effective way of marketing your business, through word of mouth, with like minded business professionals from all trades and industry sectors. Recommendation still forms a large part of what people will base their decision making on and building up long-term business relationships expands not only your own contact list but also increases your chance to get more leads for your business.

Vacancies still available for many different business categories - call Lisa on 01371 819002 for details of our next visitor day.

WIBN - The Women in Business Network

• When: Wednesdays mid month
• Where: Square 1, 15 High Street, Dunmow
• Time: Midday - 2pm

Visit the Women in Business Network website for more information and event details, or download a list of benefits of joining WIBN [PDF format]