Thank you for facilitating the meeting between Smiths Gore and Warners. It was a pleasure to meet like minded fellow professionals who wish to generate business and at the same time taking their corporate social responsibility seriously.
Mike Wooldridge, Partner, Smiths Gore
Not everyone you meet is a client, but each new contact is a potential source of advice and support about an aspect of running my business. The contacts I have already made have allowed me to give added value to my clients by recommending their services in areas where I can't help. I have also been introduced to potential new clients by other members in the SBN.
The Network Planning Phase has also provided a valuable insight into how I can develop and market our offering to enhance our business.
I would - and indeed frequently do - encourage business owners in Kent to become involved. Already SBN has provided me with the business and personal support on which to build my success.
Alex Sherman, Leornian Consulting
Within 7 weeks of my joining the network, I had earned out my registration fee with SBN. One of several introductions that they initiated came to fruition in the second month and it proved very lucrative.
Richard Napier, Director, FGS Media Ltd
When I joined the Sport Business Network I was taking a bit of a leap of faith and this has really paid off. Within a few weeks of joining, Roger set up a contact for me with a business which could lead to a genuinely positive partnership. Another exciting one is lined up too. This intelligent matching of businesses is what gives the SBN its uniqueness and is far more effective than the dozens of other networking groups that there are around. I have already recommended the SBN to some of my own contacts.
John Pool, Computacare As a business that has been built on word-of-mouth recommendations, Revolution sees the Sport Business Network as a great opportunity to meet potential clients in a very un-salesy environment. Roger has already introduced us to a number of new contacts that we would never have thought to approach of our own accord - but could well lead to significant projects.
An increasing number of our events are covering the long-term benefits of working with local communities, so it also gives us unique opportunity to practice what we preach.
Rich Tribe, Revolution Events Ltd
I am generally very dubious of networking clubs as they never seem to deliver quality people that have a relevant interest. The Sport Business Network has totally transformed that view.
I am very keen on sport and if there is one thing that seems to be of common interest amongst business people – its sport. I have met some remarkable people through the Sport Business Network and have already had some business as a result and it’s only been 6 weeks since I joined!
Russell Ward, Silent Edge
Roger worked with Avenue Printing to help the company move forward and reposition itself to the next stage of development. Roger brings fresh ideas, enthusiasm but importantly workable solutions to the proverbiable table.
Jonathan Owen, Avenue Printing As a new business Grangewood Finance joined the SBN in the hope that I could meet some new partners and potential clients and also to build my profile in general. This has worked well for me and just being in the loop has been really beneficial. However, I have also been really impressed with the way Roger and his team have helped me with my wider marketing challenges, advising on everything from my logo and web site to my pricing strategy. Joining has definitely been worth it.
Dermot Sheehan, Grangewood Finance
I was one of the first members to sign up for the SBN and it has been very worthwhile. Aside from the potential contacts with other business members I am in full agreement with what they are doing in the community sport world. It is great that we, as a business, can help to support the work that clubs like Charlton do in tough areas and I am looking forward to getting more involved with this. I am sure this will be a good base for serious business partnerships to be made as sport networking involves serious business players and the community support programme should appeal to reputable solid based companies.
Julie Anderson, RAP Office Contracts Ltd
The Sport Business Network is an exciting new initiative and we were keen to get on board early. In the short space of time Clydesdale has been a member we have had some great business introductions which we anticipate becoming profitable relationships for the bank. There aren't many marketing and networking opportunities that are genuinely unique but this is one of them and we strongly encourage the business community to back it by joining.
Paul Saunders, Managing Partner (Maidstone), Clydesdale Bank
I cannot help but feel that the Sport Business Network will be a tremendous way to build more business for all the stakeholders and positively affect the sports and young people we aim to support.
Fergus Ross, Business Development Director, Warners Solicitors
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