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admin Business referrals were flying around the virtual room at this week’s @BNIWoking meeting. In the week that the government eased restrictions on a number of businesses and travel, a number of our group of professionals are already reporting back on a pick-up of activity and interest in business. For Ryan Ford a co-director of @LDFFlooring … Read more
Even as the government announces which countries England includes in its #airbridges list, @BNIWoking continues to have easy access to virtual air bridges with professionals outside the UK. This week the team welcomed #LauraVanaga, a public speaking coach from Latvia, as well as a return visit by Human Resources specialist, @KarenDolan. It certainly added some … Read more
It would seem that the world is coming out of lockdown looking a lot prettier than it did at the beginning of the year – and some of the @BNIWoking team have played their part in making that happen. Rowland Belcher of @BrightlightSolutions and his team have been recently had to fit more garden lights … Read more
Step 1 – The Opening (10 seconds) Sounds obvious but start with your name and the name of your business, then follow with something to catch peoples attention – a quote, a stat, a question – Mix it up each week Step 2 – Your Introduction (15 seconds) Highlight what makes you special, unique and … Read more
Graphs and stats – @BNIWoking loves ‘em! Who would have thought that out of all the weekly debriefs and anecdotes from members and our frequent visitors it would be our financial adviser Matthew Parker of #CircleWealth that has our rapt attention. Since #lockdown and the start of our virtual weekly meetings, Matt has given us … Read more
In a feature presentation by Business Coach, Colin Mclachlan @ChrysalisPartners, warned that the current uncertain situation we’re all in is no reason for businesses to stand still. “Businesses need to adapt and grow to survive! The focus of all businesses must be to continually attract new customers and retain existing and recommended that the key … Read more
Updates from members and visitors at weekly @BNIWoking meetings often provide a useful heads up on the news and this week there were a number of take-aways on the property market. This included news that the property market is beginning to show signs of revival. According to Chris Winser @WinserCharteredSurveyors: “Estate agents are saying that … Read more
This week, Carol of Carol Miller told us how the world has changed for PR It’s hardly news that the world has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but among those changes there have been big changes around Media relations. These include: a decline in advertising- due to businesses being closed and especially … Read more
Some great advice from the Business Coach in our group – Colin McLachlan of Chrysalis Partners Prepare Create a safe environment for employees – offer training How will visitors/customers perceive your working conditions? Check on employee welfare – communicate often, return to work options & offer training Communicate to your customers/clients Think about the content! … Read more
It’s more than wishful thinking – businesses are coming back to life. Perhaps happiest of all is flooring contractor Ryan Ford, whose company @ldfflooring, has severely restricted by the lockdown, was finally able to receive a carpet and install it for a client. Many @BNIWoking members, sharing their weekly updates over #zoom, continue to focus … Read more