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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 15:43 |
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They are apparently "Hertfordshire's leading business networking group", which is odd as I have never heard of them before. I'm not saying they aren't any good, just that it is a big claim to make in a Business Link email marketing campaign. |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 16:01 |
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£15 per meeting / no annual membership / single rep. per business area / expectation of attending 6 out of 8 meetings. I hadn't heard of them Lisa but just had a shufty. Looks limited, and some of the information was inconsistent within their website but I might sign up for a meeting. 6.30 start though, you have to be dedicated!!!
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 16:20 |
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Not in my area but did have a shifty at their website. Not sure about there limited rules, seemed rather complex in terms of attendance etc. One comment that always annoys me - 'only one person from each business type can join'. There is a similar group in my local town where I can't join because there is an accountant there already. Yet 3 people from within the group have referred me business on the basis of one guest meeting and attending their trade fair (as a visitor). Why - because they have met me, like me and trust me!!! They have said that they don't get the same vibe from the accountant in the group! |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 16:39 |
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The hot and bad tempered part of me wants to reply to the biz link email asking on what basis they are "Hertfordshire's leading business networking group" as I had unsubstantiated claims of that sort. Do you dare me? |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 16:40 |
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I dare you Lisa! If they claim it then they should be able to back it up!! |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 16:43 |
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Done. |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 16:58 |
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I can imagine you tapping your fingers on your desk Lisa, waiting for their response! lol |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:21 |
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jeeshh! ... could their site be any more cliche and boring? |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:23 |
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Those stock photos put me off going. If that's the kind of people they want to attend, they don't want me. |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:33 |
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I've been to a few of their meetings and can recommend at least one visit. "Don't knock it til you've tried it" springs to mind. |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:39 |
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Absolutely Ian, I always say you should try everything once. But extravagent claims, stuffy stock photos & a rule about no part time businesses do kind of put me off. I'm sure that for some people it is worth doing - horses for courses always. |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:45 |
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I got a reply! |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:48 |
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saying.....? |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:52 |
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TBH (without being vitriolic) it sounded very much like a cut/ paste from BNI handbook. |
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Posted: 2nd Jul 2009 - 17:59 |
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"There's no benefit to be had by having three accountants or two bankers or five web developers at the same meeting" That's a quote if ever i heard one |
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