Sheena Whyatt is the founder of the KAPOW! Coaching Programme, which she set up in 2016, and runs as part of her training consultancy business, Lightning Training.Sheena has over 18 years experience in the L&amp;D industry, and speaks regularly to groups of small business owners on a range of topics from networking skills to public speaking.  She has been keynote speaker for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants at their annual conference and for OfficeVA, as well as taking the floor at national level for 4Networking on many occasions.Sheena has been awarded Freelance Trainer of the Year awards by the Learning &amp; Performance Institute on three occasions, first winning the award in 2011 whilst undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  She is also an authorised Consultant and is also a member of the LPI Advisory Board, and chairs sessions regularly at Learning Technologies Live.Sheena created the KAPOW! Coaching Programme to give business owners and employees structured and focussed advice to find their personal superpowers &amp; put them to work creating a strong personal brand, and regularly delivers training workshops both on and offline to learners across the world.Sheena is also a very active business networker and has embraced the move from real world to online networking, which has saved her hundreds of pounds in petrol costs!Say Hello! | KAPOW! Your Personal Branding &amp; Business Coach (kapowme.com)Twitter - @traininggoddessLinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sheenawhyatt

Sheena Whyatt is the founder of the KAPOW! Coaching Programme, which she set up in 2016, and runs as part of her training consultancy business, Lightning Training.Sheena has over 18 years experience in the L&amp;D industry, and speaks regularly to groups of small business owners on a range of topics from networking skills to public speaking.  She has been keynote speaker for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants at their annual conference and for OfficeVA, as well as taking the floor at national level for 4Networking on many occasions.Sheena has been awarded Freelance Trainer of the Year awards by the Learning &amp; Performance Institute on three occasions, first winning the award in 2011 whilst undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  She is also an authorised Consultant and is also a member of the LPI Advisory Board, and chairs sessions regularly at Learning Technologies Live.Sheena created the KAPOW! Coaching Programme to give business owners and employees structured and focussed advice to find their personal superpowers &amp; put them to work creating a strong personal brand, and regularly delivers training workshops both on and offline to learners across the world.Sheena is also a very active business networker and has embraced the move from real world to online networking, which has saved her hundreds of pounds in petrol costs!<a href="https://www.kapowme.com/say-hello/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Say Hello! | KAPOW! Your Personal Branding &amp; Business Coach (kapowme.com)</a>Twitter - @traininggoddessLinkedIn - <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sheenawhyatt" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sheenawhyatt</a>

The post-pandemic networking landscape with Sheena Whyatt

Karina Scott is a social media influencer and marketing expert, and the founder of Girl About Social.She started her business in lockdown after losing her job, and thanks to networking she hasn't looked back. 

Karina Scott is a social media influencer and marketing expert, and the founder of Girl About Social.She started her business in lockdown after losing her job, and thanks to networking she hasn't looked back.

Starting a business in lockdown and being kind to your network with Karina Scott

Dabbling in music, photography, radio and design, Martin has been a lifelong creative.  But it's only in recent years that he worked out how to get paid for that creativity... by using his voice.  Working with brands such as Lego, BMW and NHS, Martin's voiceover work spans across commercial, corporate, telephony and animation.Martin also co-hosts a fortnightly networking group for people in creative industries called The Creative Collective. www.martinwhiskin.co.uk

Dabbling in music, photography, radio and design, Martin has been a lifelong creative. But it's only in recent years that he worked out how to get paid for that creativity... by using his voice. Working with brands such as Lego, BMW and NHS, Martin's voiceover work spans across commercial, corporate, telephony and animation.Martin also co-hosts a fortnightly networking group for people in creative industries called The Creative Collective. <a href="http://www.martinwhiskin.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.martinwhiskin.co.uk</a>

The Creative Collective with Martin Whiskin

Based on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, Lilac HR is surrounded by rural, equestrian and agricultural businesses which is lucky since we are passionate about giving rural businesses the same high quality HR support that city based corporates get, but with a personal touch.We are fully CIPD qualified with over 10 years experience in partnering with companies to manage and develop the human part of the business, not to mention experience in working with the equestrian industry.At Lilac HR we are obsessed with infusing your business with an opulent blend of earthy employee relations management, elegant employee engagement and spicy strategy so you can grow your business to reach its full-bodied potential without the corking drama. If that sounds like the flavour you're looking for, or if you'd like a recommendation on the house red, click here to book a complimentary Taster Session  or follow us on social media @lilachrltd

Based on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, Lilac HR is surrounded by rural, equestrian and agricultural businesses which is lucky since we are passionate about giving rural businesses the same high quality HR support that city based corporates get, but with a personal touch.We are fully CIPD qualified with over 10 years experience in partnering with companies to manage and develop the human part of the business, not to mention experience in working with the equestrian industry.At Lilac HR we are obsessed with infusing your business with an opulent blend of earthy employee relations management, elegant employee engagement and spicy strategy so you can grow your business to reach its full-bodied potential without the corking drama. If that sounds like the flavour you're looking for, or if you'd like a recommendation on the house red, <a href="https://forms.clickup.com/f/kevbm-5468/4QY4FZ0RHRBGQAYZD0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">click here to book a complimentary Taster Session</a>  or follow us on social media @lilachrltd

A rural business that relies on networking - Shona Hamilton-Higgins

Just Great HR – Making the Complex SimpleDawn had 18 years of working in telephony and technology/ IT businesses, as a senior PA before re-training and moving into HR full-time about 12 years ago.She is used to running teams of people to deliver day-to-day HR support and projects.She's also ex-Army, having spent 5 years in The Royal Signals; 3 of which were in Cyprus (very spoilt!).Dawn is exploring ways in which she can work with Veterans and current serving personnel who are in the process of leaving the forces and transitioning back into civilian life.

Just Great HR – Making the Complex SimpleDawn had 18 years of working in telephony and technology/ IT businesses, as a senior PA before re-training and moving into HR full-time about 12 years ago.She is used to running teams of people to deliver day-to-day HR support and projects.She's also ex-Army, having spent 5 years in The Royal Signals; 3 of which were in Cyprus (very spoilt!).Dawn is exploring ways in which she can work with Veterans and current serving personnel who are in the process of leaving the forces and transitioning back into civilian life.

Networking as a brand new business

Steven Mayatt is Co-Owner and Creative Director at Pocket Creatives. His experience over the past 20 years spans the delivery of creative projects in video production and photography.  Pocket Creatives work with small and large brands mainly in cosmetics, food &amp; drink and consumer goods, and that work might involve anything from taking simple pack shots right up to TV ads. Steven's role involves the wearing many hats, as with most company owners, and finding a balance between the creative and the business.

Steven Mayatt is Co-Owner and Creative Director at Pocket Creatives. His experience over the past 20 years spans the delivery of creative projects in video production and photography. Pocket Creatives work with small and large brands mainly in cosmetics, food &amp; drink and consumer goods, and that work might involve anything from taking simple pack shots right up to TV ads. Steven's role involves the wearing many hats, as with most company owners, and finding a balance between the creative and the business.

Networking for a creative business with Steven Mayatt

Sam Hollis is a Business Owner, Dad and serial networker. He runs Sam Hollis Web Design from Mozambique where he lives with his family. The UK designers who make the sites don’t usually let him actually touch websites any more. But, that leaves Sam more time for networking, chatting with his clients and running the business. 

Sam Hollis is a Business Owner, Dad and serial networker. He runs Sam Hollis Web Design from Mozambique where he lives with his family. The UK designers who make the sites don’t usually let him actually touch websites any more. But, that leaves Sam more time for networking, chatting with his clients and running the business.

Networking at home from abroad. Interview with Sam Hollis

Andrew Gibson

Andrew Gibson helps charities to attain sustainable income streams. He also is the author of two books and a long-term member of BNI.Andrew uses the power of storytelling very effectively in his networking, and he teaches others to use it too.

Andrew Gibson helps charities to attain sustainable income streams. He also is the author of two books and a long-term member of BNI.Andrew uses the power of storytelling very effectively in his networking, and he teaches others to use it too.

The power of story telling with Andrew Gibson

Jennifer Elia helps businesses get visible online in less time, with less stress, and for less money with proven, sustainable, and scalable systems that work in any niche. After over a decade in digital marketing, she has mastered marketing without the tricks and hacks, so your social media is algorithm-proof. Her goal-driven, holistic approach to marketing up-levels your game while giving you more time to spend on your clients, your family, and your friends–which is the whole reason you started your business in the first place.Networking came to Jennifer's rescue after a terrible cyber attack robbed her of all her contacts (not to mention access to her bank accounts....).

Jennifer Elia helps businesses get visible online in less time, with less stress, and for less money with proven, sustainable, and scalable systems that work in any niche. After over a decade in digital marketing, she has mastered marketing without the tricks and hacks, so your social media is algorithm-proof. Her goal-driven, holistic approach to marketing up-levels your game while giving you more time to spend on your clients, your family, and your friends–which is the whole reason you started your business in the first place.Networking came to Jennifer's rescue after a terrible cyber attack robbed her of all her contacts (not to mention access to her bank accounts....).

How networking rescued a business following a cyber attack

Ike Kehal is the CEO of Social27, a virtual event platform that has been helping businesses connect digitally throughout the pandemic and beyond. Ike started his professional career at Microsoft where he focused on partner programs and marketing. He went on to co-found and/or run four successful organizations, eventually starting Social27

Ike Kehal is the CEO of Social27, a virtual event platform that has been helping businesses connect digitally throughout the pandemic and beyond. Ike started his professional career at Microsoft where he focused on partner programs and marketing. He went on to co-found and/or run four successful organizations, eventually starting Social27

Virtual and Hybrid Events with Social 27

Small Business, Big Network is the podcast for small business owners who want better results from their networking. I'm Liz Drury, a freelance voiceover artist who knows that if you're not working as much as you'd like, then networking could help!The show is a mix of bite sized episodes on networking basics, and interviews with business owners who are successfully using networking to grow. There are lots of inspirational stories that will encourage you to get started or to keep going on your own networking journey.

Michael Hardy

Following 14 years working in senior leadership roles within sales, marketing &amp; finance for Scottish &amp; Newcastle the international Brewer, Michael was part of an MBO of McEwan’s &amp; Youngers beer brands and Scrumpy Jack &amp; Woodpecker cider brands, setting up Jygsaw Brands Ltd, after 4 successful years the business was eventually sold to Heineken UK.Since 2011 Michael has worked with &amp; held roles at a range of businesses; from being Chairman of Salford Professional Development a subsidiary of University of Salford, an NED of Miricyl a young people’s mental health charity, an advisor to an Irish independent brewery, a start-up wine &amp; spirit business and a national on-line wholesaler.Michael became a Business Doctor in 2018, bringing his experience to the local business community. Helping small to medium business owners take control of their business, build sustainable growth or to prepare for exit. Providing coaching, mentoring, high quality advice, information, resources, and hands-on support in all areas of the business.Over the last 4 years Michael has worked with businesses across a range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, and professional services.Michael started the Consulting Room in March 2020 as a support network for business owners who were going through the same challenges as the realisation of the pandemic struck home. The weekly on-line meetings shared relevant business updates, gave some business advice and a forum to discuss challenges &amp; opportunities. Whilst the original focus was Notts &amp; Lincs because of the on-line nature we have engaged people from Bristol to London &amp; Manchester to Brighton. What started out as a support for those difficult times has grown to a community that now has multiple opportunities to engage from weekly zoom meetings to a facebook group of over 200 members.

Following 14 years working in senior leadership roles within sales, marketing &amp; finance for Scottish &amp; Newcastle the international Brewer, Michael was part of an MBO of McEwan’s &amp; Youngers beer brands and Scrumpy Jack &amp; Woodpecker cider brands, setting up Jygsaw Brands Ltd, after 4 successful years the business was eventually sold to Heineken UK.Since 2011 Michael has worked with &amp; held roles at a range of businesses; from being Chairman of Salford Professional Development a subsidiary of University of Salford, an NED of Miricyl a young people’s mental health charity, an advisor to an Irish independent brewery, a start-up wine &amp; spirit business and a national on-line wholesaler.Michael became a Business Doctor in 2018, bringing his experience to the local business community. Helping small to medium business owners take control of their business, build sustainable growth or to prepare for exit. Providing coaching, mentoring, high quality advice, information, resources, and hands-on support in all areas of the business.Over the last 4 years Michael has worked with businesses across a range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, and professional services.Michael started the Consulting Room in March 2020 as a support network for business owners who were going through the same challenges as the realisation of the pandemic struck home. The weekly on-line meetings shared relevant business updates, gave some business advice and a forum to discuss challenges &amp; opportunities. Whilst the original focus was Notts &amp; Lincs because of the on-line nature we have engaged people from Bristol to London &amp; Manchester to Brighton. What started out as a support for those difficult times has grown to a community that now has multiple opportunities to engage from weekly zoom meetings to a facebook group of over 200 members.

Consulting with Business Doctor Michael Hardy

Susan Gold is a marketing coach and consultant who describes herself as a networking maniac!One of the things she helps her clients with is networking - and in particular, making sure they are in the right room.

Susan Gold is a marketing coach and consultant who describes herself as a networking maniac!One of the things she helps her clients with is networking - and in particular, making sure they are in the right room.

The importance of being in the right room. Interview with Susan Gold

Lucy Edgar graduated in Social Anthropology and set about how to find her happy. After travelling, working in communications, teaching and a decade in HR, she decided to set up Human Everything with her partner in order to help make the working world a better place through supporting people to have productive conversations. Life's too short to be unhappy at work, and change can just be one conversation away. www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-edgar-builds-better-teamshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/human-everythinghttps://www.instagram.com/human.everything_/

Lucy Edgar graduated in Social Anthropology and set about how to find her happy. After travelling, working in communications, teaching and a decade in HR, she decided to set up Human Everything with her partner in order to help make the working world a better place through supporting people to have productive conversations. Life's too short to be unhappy at work, and change can just be one conversation away. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/</a>lucy-edgar-builds-better-teams<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-everything" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-everything</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/human.everything_/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/human.everything_/</a>

How networking helped a lockdown start up business

Stewart Leahy

Stewart Leahy is the founder of Yorkshire Powerhouse, a company that provides all kinds of support for small businesses in the Yorkshire region.Twice a month Stewart runs online networking meetings, again for companies based in Yorkshire, or that have a legitimate business interest in Yorkshire.

Stewart Leahy is the founder of Yorkshire Powerhouse, a company that provides all kinds of support for small businesses in the Yorkshire region.Twice a month Stewart runs online networking meetings, again for companies based in Yorkshire, or that have a legitimate business interest in Yorkshire.

Powerhouse networking with Stewart Leahy

Michael was born and raised in South Africa and emigrated to the UK on a business startup visa.Michael has been involved in all types of printing and branding for the last 25 years, having owned his own printing business for the majority of that time.His branding business in South Africa, Black Peppa, was a member of the local BNI chapter.It was at a BNI chapter meeting one morning that a lightbulb moment happened during an unexpected random incident. This led to the creation of an industry disrupting innovation that saw him get a spot of the South African version of Dragon’s Den, The Shark Tank.Following the great exposure of the Shark Tank, Michael was invited to become a member of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. This was a phenomenal opportunity to be mentored and to have expert assistance in getting the new concept to market.Michael later on pitched for finance at various pitching platforms and ended up on the pitching stage of the World Cup of start-ups where he came third in the SA finals. The winner went on to pitch in Silicone Valley in the US and win $100 000.The new concept, The Saucy Printing Co. Which is a service that provides live printing onto plates in chocolate sauce took off in the corporate events industry and provided a niche touch to weddings as well.Having moved to the UK, Michael is currently getting the business off the ground and gaining traction for this world first, fun and innovative product. The business is set up in Cambridge and making the most of being in a city dwarfed by the many colleges that make up the University of Cambridge.This ideal location presents many opportunities within the 33 colleges as well the various hotels, conference centers and networking events.Michael has once again joined BNI and belongs to the Fitzwilliam chapter in Cambridge.The business is growing from strength to strength and it looks to be able to franchise in late 2023.For more information, pictures and history, please visit:www.saucyprint.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fletcher-191aaa76/ www.instagram.com/saucyprint

Michael was born and raised in South Africa and emigrated to the UK on a business startup visa.Michael has been involved in all types of printing and branding for the last 25 years, having owned his own printing business for the majority of that time.His branding business in South Africa, Black Peppa, was a member of the local BNI chapter.It was at a BNI chapter meeting one morning that a lightbulb moment happened during an unexpected random incident. This led to the creation of an industry disrupting innovation that saw him get a spot of the South African version of Dragon’s Den, The Shark Tank.Following the great exposure of the Shark Tank, Michael was invited to become a member of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. This was a phenomenal opportunity to be mentored and to have expert assistance in getting the new concept to market.Michael later on pitched for finance at various pitching platforms and ended up on the pitching stage of the World Cup of start-ups where he came third in the SA finals. The winner went on to pitch in Silicone Valley in the US and win $100 000.The new concept, The Saucy Printing Co. Which is a service that provides live printing onto plates in chocolate sauce took off in the corporate events industry and provided a niche touch to weddings as well.Having moved to the UK, Michael is currently getting the business off the ground and gaining traction for this world first, fun and innovative product. The business is set up in Cambridge and making the most of being in a city dwarfed by the many colleges that make up the University of Cambridge.This ideal location presents many opportunities within the 33 colleges as well the various hotels, conference centers and networking events.Michael has once again joined BNI and belongs to the Fitzwilliam chapter in Cambridge.The business is growing from strength to strength and it looks to be able to franchise in late 2023.For more information, pictures and history, please visit:<a href="http://www.saucyprint.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.saucyprint.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fletcher-191aaa76/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fletcher-191aaa76/</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/saucyprint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/saucyprint</a>

Saucy! How a networking breakfast led to a new business

Emma Bunn

Emma is a professional Brand photographer from Natural Aspect. With over 14 years experience in the photographic industry, shooting a range of genres such as product, portraiture and commercial, her clients receive a really rounded brand photography service. She loves to work with business owners, to showcase their business, increase visibility, feel confident and proud of their online presence and marketing imagery. Delivering an inspiring and engaging portfolio of bespoke, on brand imagery captivates all of this, as well as elevates their business and brand.Emma is also a volunteer photographer for two charities 'Bufferfly Wishes' and 'Remember my Baby'. 

Emma is a professional Brand photographer from Natural Aspect. With over 14 years experience in the photographic industry, shooting a range of genres such as product, portraiture and commercial, her clients receive a really rounded brand photography service. She loves to work with business owners, to showcase their business, increase visibility, feel confident and proud of their online presence and marketing imagery. Delivering an inspiring and engaging portfolio of bespoke, on brand imagery captivates all of this, as well as elevates their business and brand.Emma is also a volunteer photographer for two charities 'Bufferfly Wishes' and 'Remember my Baby'.

Making Memories and Marketing with Emma Bunn

Jenii Lowe is a content writer, copywriter, and professional explainer who has been working with written digital media for over a decade. Through her copywriting firm, Obsidian Content Creation, she's written for all manner of organisations, from national digital marketing behemoths to scores of small businesses up and down the UK. Jenii really relishes helping IT and tech firms more meaningfully describe what they do to those that matter - their prospects.Obsidian Content Creation can be found at https://obsidiancontent.co.uk/

Jenii Lowe is a content writer, copywriter, and professional explainer who has been working with written digital media for over a decade. Through her copywriting firm, Obsidian Content Creation, she's written for all manner of organisations, from national digital marketing behemoths to scores of small businesses up and down the UK. Jenii really relishes helping IT and tech firms more meaningfully describe what they do to those that matter - their prospects.Obsidian Content Creation can be found at <a href="https://obsidiancontent.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://obsidiancontent.co.uk/</a>

Collaborating, not competing with Jenii Lowe

After running our own businesses for many years, Ian and I realised that being a business owner can be a lonely place at times. People often start a business because they are good at what they do, but running a business requires additional skills that you don't necessarily have. So, we created We Are In Business, a networking and business support community. It was our desire to help business owners build a support network around them and gain some knowledge on the different aspects of running a business.Instahttp://www.twitter.com/weareinbizFB http://www.facebook.com/InBusiness/Websitehttps://weareinbusiness.co.ukpodcast websiteIn Business Talks2 Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Meeting booking pagehttps://www.trybooking.co.uk/BLYY promo code POD2022

After running our own businesses for many years, Ian and I realised that being a business owner can be a lonely place at times. People often start a business because they are good at what they do, but running a business requires additional skills that you don't necessarily have. So, we created We Are In Business, a networking and business support community. It was our desire to help business owners build a support network around them and gain some knowledge on the different aspects of running a business.Insta<a href="http://www.twitter.com/weareinbiz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/weareinbiz</a>FB <a href="http://www.facebook.com/InBusiness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/InBusiness/</a>Website<a href="https://weareinbusiness.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://weareinbusiness.co.uk</a>podcast website<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1668145" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">In Business Talks2 Podcast (buzzsprout.com)</a>Meeting booking page<a href="https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BLYY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BLYY</a> promo code POD2022

We Are In Business - interview with Tracey Earl

Chris Rabbitt is one of the founders of the Mee-ow network (meet-now). Mee-ow is a totally new way of networking online and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Users are put into a room with up to three other people who could be from anywhere in the country (or even the world), and they have an hour to chat and network.Find out more at www.meeow.com 

Chris Rabbitt is one of the founders of the Mee-ow network (meet-now). Mee-ow is a totally new way of networking online and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Users are put into a room with up to three other people who could be from anywhere in the country (or even the world), and they have an hour to chat and network.Find out more at <a href="http://www.meeow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.meeow.com</a>

Mee-ow - An online network with a difference

Sonny Kurmi runs SK Wealth Solutions based in Cambridge.He attends multiple networking sessions ever week, but his very first networking event will always stick in his mind!

Sonny Kurmi runs SK Wealth Solutions based in Cambridge.He attends multiple networking sessions ever week, but his very first networking event will always stick in his mind!

How the other half network! Interview with Sonny Kurmi

Small Business, Big Network is the podcast for small business owners who want better results from their networking. I'm Liz Drury, a freelance voiceover artist who knows that if you're not working as much as you'd like, then networking could help! The show is a mix of bite sized episodes on networking basics, and interviews with business owners who are successfully using networking to grow. There are lots of inspirational stories that will encourage you to get started or to keep going on your own networking journey.

Small Business, Big Network

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