NEWS : Networking

Launch of new Rochford Group on 12th March! If you are interested in attending, or need further information, see the Rochford Group page now.

Category: Networking

A new ebn Group is being launched on Tuesday 12th March: The Rochford Group. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Group Director - see the Rochford Group page now!

ebn brings speed networking to Stansted business expo

Category: Networking

This expo, organised by the Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce, took place on Thursday, June 29 at the the airport's Novotel Hotel.

The event was sponsored by London Stansted Airport, Uttlesford District Council, Global and Localiq, and was described as having a "real buzz" as businesses made connections.

At the event, a speed networking session was run in association with Glenys Chatterley from ebn (Effective Business Network), with an aim to make networking fun and informal.

(Source: Saffron Walden Reporter)

Face-to-face meetings have now resumed! Please contact the Group Director of the Group that you wish to attend.

Face-to-face meetings are currently suspended, in accordance with Government coronavirus rules/advice. Virtual meetings are being held instead. Starting times may change - please contact the relevant Group Director for further information.

Local networker reaches finals of national business awards

ebn (Effective Business Network) Bishops Stortford member and business owner Fiona Moonan has earned herself a place in the final line-up of The Mpower National Business Awards, prestigious awards celebrating mums throughout the UK who manage the difficult task of juggling business with family life.

Founder of Half Moon Travel, Fiona, who lives near Bishops Stortford, offers a very personal bespoke travel service, helping clients with all their holiday, honeymoon and business travel arrangements.

As well as being shortlisted, Fiona is also in with a chance of winning the title of Mpower Woman of the Year 2018, which will be awarded to the mum who is an inspiration to all women in business, and she could walk away with the fantastic prize.

Having reached the finals, Fiona said "I am very proud to have been shortlisted for this Business Award and very excited waiting for 23^rd June, when the winners will be announced. I love what I do – helping people make memories that last a lifetime – but it's also nice to be in with a chance of winning an award, in recognition of being a mum running her own business, too."

Managing Director of ebn Glenys Chatterley, said: "Bishop Stortford members meet on alternate Thursdays at Café Mocha, and we were delighted to hear Fiona's great news.

"Not only is Fiona an ebn member, she's also the Group Director at Bishop Stortford and we couldn't be prouder!

"The whole Group enjoy celebrating each other's achievements, and everyone at ebn wishes Fiona continued success."

"Networking is about building relationships to help businesses grow and become stronger, and this includes celebrating successes with other local businesses."

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For further information:

Fiona Moonan: 0203 031 6555 / 0788 688 2027

Glenys Chatterley: 07780 666726

New Group Director for ebn Shenfield

Category: Networking

ebn (Effective Business Network) has pleasure in introducing a new Group Director for its Shenfield Group: Mandy Baker.

Mandy Baker

Mandy is a business coach and mentor based in Brentwood.She specialises in assisting small to medium sized business with their growth and challenges – helping them to improve efficiency, achieve their targets and maximise profits.She has a keen interest in well-being – of businesses, their owners and/or their employees – working together on implementing well-being programmes within businesses.

She is also an NLP Practitioner, a CPD Accredited Coach, a Mental Health First Aider, and a Child Mentor for Kids Inspire – an Essex-based charity.

She will be bringing all these skills to her role as Group Director of the Shenfield Group.Having been a member of the ebn Brentwood Group, she understands the ethos behind ebn and the benefits of such a community to businesses within Essex.

Mandy said: "I particularly like the relaxed nature of the ebn Groups.The emphasis is on building long term relationships, rather than achieving a quick sale from the first person you meet at a Group or being pressurised into referrals.We encourage members to visit other Groups, building their own network of contacts, so the benefits are far more than just meeting those around the immediate table every couple of weeks.

"ebn Shenfield was only started in October 2017, so it is a relatively small group, but I will be looking to grow it, whilst ensuring the quality of the members and the meetings, to retain the relaxed, supportive atmosphere of those meetings."

If you are interested in coming along to a meeting, they are held every other Tuesday (the next one is on 27^th March at 8.00am) at The George & Dragon in Mountnessing.Contact Mandy Baker on 07946 377970, or email info@insight-coaching.co.uk, for more details.Visitors are allowed three visits before having to decide whether to apply for membership.

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Notes for Editors

The ebn Shenfield Group meets on alternate Tuesdays from 8am until 10am.

More information:

Glenys Chatterley (ebn Managing Director) on 07780 666726

Mandy Baker on 07946 377970

Video focuses on more business for networkers

Category: Networking

Release date: 29th August 2017

ebn (Effective Business Network) Elstree was recently treated to a presentation from Ben Burman, of Bold Mountain Media, who gave a fascinating insight into the world of short form video (sfv), and how this can be used as an essential tool for marketing a business on its website and all social media channels. Ben produced a short video for the Group entitled 'Why choose ebn?' This can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWC2BwsOMe8&feature=youtu.be.

The video not only highlights how relaxed and informal the ebn Groups are, it also showcases the beautiful surroundings our members get to enjoy.

In the video, you can hear first-hand the benefits that members have had from joining the ebn Elstree Group.

ebn member Sylvi Hussain, of Sylvi Hussain Coaching and Training, said: "It offers me a lot of support and information, and I've learnt so much.

"The people around the table are very generous with their experiences and what they share with the Group."

Group Director Nigel Codron, from ibd Business Advice Group, said: "We have grown very quickly and now have such varied business service related sectors.

"There is great energy in the room and we are looking for representatives of additional business categories to join us, such as solicitors, commercial estate agents, IT support service experts and recruitment specialists.

"We meet every other Wednesday at the Laura Ashley Hotel, and always welcome visitors to come and try out our Group.

"If you would like to come along, with no pressure to join, please contact me on nigel.codron@ibd-uk.com for more information."

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "ebn members not only build good contacts to help grow their businesses but also get regular, free advice from experts to help them meet their business needs.

"ebn Elstree is doing incredibly well, with members joining frequently. This, in turn, has brought together like-minded people who want to work together to attract new customers and boost their local economy."

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Notes for Editors

More information:

Nigel Codron on 07977 129241

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

Ben Burman on 0203 7275945

The power of effective networking has expanded

Category: Networking

Release Date 21st August 2017

Businesses in the Bishop's Stortford area are invited to see the power of effective networking on Thursday 24th August, when the ebn (Effective Business Network) Bishop's Stortford Group, also known as ebn Stortford, moves into its new venue. ebn has been generating new contacts and contracts for business, and is now moving to a bigger venue.

The first meeting of the ebn Stortford Group at the new venue is on 24th August, at the Bishop's Stortford Golf Club, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5HP, from 7am until 9am.

Fiona Moonan, of Half Moon Travel and the Group Director of the Stortford Group, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for local businesses to use a tried and tested form of business networking.

"The staff have been amazing while setting up the change of venue, and I have no doubt that we will be well looked after, whist our members and visitors will be able to network in gorgeous surroundings and enjoy a lovely breakfast

"We already have several Group members, and believe we can double this very soon."

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "We already have 16 very successful ebn Groups that have brought together like-minded people who want to work with each other to attract new customers and boost their local economy.

"Now we want to do the same for the economy here in Bishop's Stortford, by helping local businesses to build their contacts through effective networking – bringing them new contracts from like-minded businesses which will, at the same time, increase their local economy.

"We already have a number of businesses booked to attend our next meeting on 24th August, but any other business owner wanting to attend can email Glenys@ebn.uk.com for further details."

Additional information is available at http://www.ebn.uk.com/groups/bishop-s-stortford.

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Notes for Editors

The ebn Stortford group will meet on alternate Thursdays from 7am until 9am.

More information:

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

Fiona Moonan on 0203 031 6555

Southend networking group celebrates the success of one of its members

Category: Networking

Release Date: 24/07/2017

Members of Southend ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating recently when one of the members, My Hypnotherapy Southend, shared some great news.

Barbara Shead, of My Hypnotherapy Southend and Nutritionmatters4u, said: "One of the therapies I offer is Brainworking Recursive Therapy, also known as BWRT®, created by Terence Watts, MCGI. It is a safe and effective model of psychology and psychotherapy carried out in a completely conscious state – an immensely powerful state of working that can dissolve problems fast.

"I am a Supervisor of BWRT® and recently obtained my Level 3 BWRT® qualification; this is working with the psychological aspects associated with illness. I am now one of the few BWRT® Practitioners globally who have completed Level 1, 2, & 3 and BWRT® Coaching (for business, personal and weight management coaching). For more information on BWRT®, please visit www.bwrtmindmatters.co.uk.

"I have also been appointed the interim Secretary of the British Brainworking Research Society, taking the post up officially last week.

"I am a member of the Southend ebn Group and everyone has been so supportive. It's great to be able to share our success with other businesses and know that they are genuinely happy for us."

Group Director for Southend ebn, Robert Hutchinson of Hutchinson Financial Planning, said: "Our members meet on alternate Tuesdays at The Arlington . We were delighted to hear Barbara's good news.

"The whole Group enjoy celebrating each other's achievements, and we wish Barbara continued success."

Managing Director of ebn Glenys Chatterley said: "Networking is about building relationships to help businesses grow and become stronger, and this includes celebrating successes with other local businesses."

Additional information is available at: http://www.ebn.uk.com.

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Notes for Editors

More information:
Glenys Chatterley on: 07780 666726
Barbara Shead on: 01702 410685
Robert Hutchinson on: 01277 790016

Networking business wins at Essex cricket

Category: Networking

Release Date: 03.07.17

Businesses from across the local counties came together recently, when one of the top Essex business networking organisations held its third corporate cricket day. The event was held at Essex County Cricket Club and was attended by over 80 ebn (Effective Business Network) members and their visitors.

Non-member Dawn Hepden from Clearview Communications was the lucky winner of the ebn business card draw, and was presented with her prize when visiting the ebn Colchester Group on Tuesday of last week.

The Managing Director of ebn, Glenys Chatterley, who presented Dawn with her prize, said: "The event proved extremely successful, and we were well looked after by the staff. Everyone who attended enjoyed lovely surroundings and front row seats to the cricket.

"This event was attended by both ebn members and non-members, allowing local businesses to expand their networks.

"At ebn, we believe that business networking is about more than just generating leads for other businesses in each Group, as there needs to be a proper relationship between business owners if they are to make good, personal recommendations to their own networks."

ebn originated in Essex, and has expanded into Kent and Herts. Additional information on ebn Groups and upcoming events is available at www.ebn.uk.com.

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More information:

1.Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

2.Dawn Hepden 01245 214110

Networker launches new look LinkedIn course.

Category: Networking

Release Date: 26.06.17

Networker launches new look LinkedIn course.

Member of ebn (Effective Business Network) Lesley Morrissey, of Inside News in Chelmsford, has revamped her 'LinkedIn as a Lead Generator' video course, to help businesses get the most out of LinkedIn.

Lesley realised that few people use much of what they learn on workshops and webinars, and she has broken down LinkedIn into 15-minute video tutorials covering: how to optimise your profile; how to manage your relationships effectively; how to find the right connections for your business; how to track down journalists looking for good stories; and how to use the tools to attract potential clients.

The course features nine video tutorials, all with comprehensive notes, and each one has an assignment attached.The aim is to give participants a small amount of work to do that doesn't take long – and still get significant results.

Lesley said: "LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in December 2016 for $26.2 billion, and in February 2017 people logged in and discovered LinkedIn had had a facelift!

"Things looked different and functionality was different; people's comfort zones had been challenged.If you only use LinkedIn occasionally, you may not even have noticed, but regular users were 'outraged'!

"I wanted to make LinkedIn accessible to even sole proprietors, so I've kept the price down and my network members are already telling me that it's a bargain at £47!People get my email and phone contact information, too, and I'm always happy to answer questions."

The 'LinkedIn as a Lead Generator' programme can be seen on www.stepbystep-onlinemarketing.com.

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "ebn members not only build good contacts to help grow their businesses, but also get regular advice from experts to help them meet both their business and personal needs.

Both ebn Chelmsford and ebn Baddow Groups meet on alternative Fridays at the Pontland Park Hotel, and more information can be found at www.ebn.uk.com/groups.

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More information:

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726
Lesley Morrissey of Inside News Ltd on 01245 473296

Networker shows local businesses the world through his eyes

Category: Networking

Release Date: 22/05/2017

Members of Elstree ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating last week when fellow member Gary Perlmutter, of Gary Perlmutter photography, shared the news of his new street photography exhibition in Radlett.

Gary Perlmutter is a London-based professional photographer, known mainly for his portrait and event photography. However, Gary has been a photographer for some 40 years and, in that time, has covered a huge variety of commissions.

Gary said: "I was really excited to share my latest news with the ebn Elstree Group; each and every one of us supports each other, and the members always show interest when you're talking about your work.

"The common denominator in my photography is my love of people, photographing families, corporates and politicians – capturing them at work and at play.

"When I'm not working on paid commissions, I love to spend my time in London, enjoying my passion of street photography – capturing candid moments of people going about their daily lives.

"I've had my street photography published both here and abroad in magazines and books, and I have exhibited at a number of London galleries.

"Since 2014, I have taught photography to beginners, intermediates and those that want to try their hand at the very popular genre of street photography.To find out more information, please visit www.garyperlmutter.com."

'The world through my eyes' is an exhibition of street and landscape photography by Gary Perlmutter – being held at the Radlett Centre, Radlett, Herts until the end of May. The Centre is open every day except Sundays from 10.00am until 5.00pm. Entry is free and there is a restaurant on-site for coffee and lunches. All the work on display is for sale.

"ebn Elstree meets on alternate Wednesdays at the Laura Ashley Manor Hotel. Additional information can be found at www.ebn.uk.com/groups/elstree."

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Other Information –

Gary Perlmutter on 07773 322 221

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 66672

Olympic hero pledges support to local networker as they both strive for gold success

Category: Networking

Release Date: 15/05/2017

Members of ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating last week when the Group Director at ebn Stortford, Fiona Moonan of Half Moon Travel, made a very special announcement.

Fiona, said: "Half Moon Travel is part of Not Just Travel, and I was immensely proud to announce that Olympic Gold Medallist Daley Thompson is the new Brand Ambassador and public face of Not Just Travel."

"I am delighted and very excited that Daley Thompson has joined our team. He is an invaluable addition to our company. He is a hero of mine and was a huge inspiration when I was growing up. I am sure that he will help us strive for even more success in the future; with his entrepreneurial, mentoring and coaching skills, there is no better person to help us deliver even better results and, of course, the perfect holiday options for our customers."

"The new ebn Stortford Group meets on alternate Tuesdays at Great Hallingbury Manor, and the whole Group enjoys celebrating each other's achievements."

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Notes for Editors

For further information, contact:

Fiona Moonan on 0788 688 2027; or

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726.

Local businesses invited to see the power of effective business networking

Category: Networking

Release Date: 13/03/2017

Local businesses invited to see the power of effective business networking

Businesses in the South Woodham Ferrers area are invited to see the power of effective networking on Tuesday 21^st March, when ebn (Effective Business Network) South Woodham Ferrers holds its invited guests' day. ebn has been generating new contacts and contracts for Essex businesses for over four years and would like to invite more local businesses to come and see how ebn could help them grow their businesses through recommendations.

The event will be held at the Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Wickford, Essex SS11 8UE, from 7am until 9am on Tuesday 21^st March.

Sally Laking, the Group Director of the South Woodham Ferrers Group, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for local businesses to use a tried and tested form of business networking.

"My company, Sally Laking Wealth Management, has benefited from the membership I have with ebn, and I am pleased to be able to show other local businesses how networking can really work for them, too.

"Like all ebn meetings, the invited guests' day will be informal and relaxed. I will be on hand to greet guests, and introduce them to members and other guests. All they'll need to do is bring their business cards, and £13 to cover the meeting costs."

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "South Woodham Ferrers is one of the 15 very successful ebn Groups, across Essex, Kent and Herts, which have brought together like-minded people who want to work together to attract new customers and boost their local economy.

"We already have a good number of businesses booked to attend this event, but any other business owner wanting to attend can email Glenys@ebn.uk.com for further details."

Additional information is available at www.ebn.uk.com.

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More information:

1.Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

2.Sally Laking on 07809 619072

Networking businesses to enjoy a day at the cricket

Category: Networking

Release Date: 13/02/2017

Businesses from across the county will come together on June 19th, when one of the county's top business networking organisations will hold another Corporate Cricket Day. The event will be held at Essex County Cricket Club in Chelmsford and is set to be attended by over 100 ebn (Effective Business Network) members and their guests.

The Managing Director of ebn, Glenys Chatterley, said: "These events are extremely successful, and we are well looked after by the Cricket Club staff. The cricket ground is a great back drop for the event, and being undercover means the great British weather doesn't affect us.

"This is our third such event. Our previous events brought together ebn members and their guests from all 15 of our Groups.

"Tickets are now on sale via Eventbrite, or you can get in touch for more details via Glenys@ebn.uk.com."

ebn Braintree member Ashley Webb said: "This event will no doubt be really useful for networking; not only will we get to make contact with ebn members from other Groups, we will also get to meet their personal contacts, too.

"Each Group is made up of local businesses and we meet every two weeks to support each other, share business knowledge and help generate business for each other. This type of event allows an even wider collaboration between members."

ebn originated in Essex and has recently expanded into Kent and Herts. Additional information is available at www.ebn.uk.com.

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More information:

Glenys Chatterley on: 07780 666726

Ashley Webb on: 07793 240646

Elstree networking is growing fast

Category: Networking

Release Date: 03/02/2017

ebn (Effective Business Network) Elstree held its ninth breakfast networking meeting last week at the Laura Ashley Manor Hotel, with 16 different businesses represented.

There was a Business Presentation from Ben Burman, of Bold Mountain Media, who gave a fascinating insight into the world of short form video (sfv) – an essential tool for marketing your business on your website and all social media channels.

Group Director Nigel Codron, from ibd Business Advice Group, said: "We have grown very quickly and now have ten members from varied business service related sectors.

"There is great energy in the room and we are looking for additional business categories to join us, such as Solicitors, Commercial Estate Agents, IT Support Services, Marketing/PR Agents and Recruitment.

Photo taken by ebn Elstree member Gary Perlmutter, of Gary Perlmutter Photography.

"We meet every two weeks at the Laura Ashley Hotel, with our next meeting taking place on 8th February.

"We already have seven visitors booked for our next meeting.If you would like to come along too, with no pressure to join ebn, please contact me on nigel.codron@ibd-uk.com for more information."

"ebn Elstree is doing incredibly well, with members joining constantly. This has brought together like-minded people who want to work together to attract new customers and boost their local economy."

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Notes for Editors

More information:

Nigel Codron on 07977 129241

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

The power of effective networking has expanded

Category: Networking

Release Date: 30/01/2017

Businesses in the Wickford area were able to see the power of effective networking on Tuesday 24th January, when the ebn South Woodham Ferrers Group moved into its new venue. ebn (Effective Business Network) has been generating new contacts and contracts for businesses, and has now moved to a bigger venue.

On that date, the Group met at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Wickford for the first time, from 7am until 9am.

Sally Laking, of Sally Laking Wealth Management and the Group Director of the South Woodham Ferrers Group, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for local businesses to use a tried and tested form of business networking.

"We were well looked after by the staff, whist our members and visitors were able to network in gorgeous surroundings, and enjoy a lovely breakfast.

"We already have 11 Group Members, and believe that we can double this number very soon."

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "We have 15 very successful ebn Groups that have brought together like-minded people who want to work with each other to attract new customers and boost their local economy.

"In all ebn Groups, we help local businesses to build their contacts through effective networking – bringing them new contracts from like-minded businesses, which will, at the same time, increase their local economy.

"We already have a number of businesses booked to attend our next meeting, on 7th February, but any other business owner wanting to attend can email Glenys@ebn.uk.com for further details."

Additional information is available at http://www.ebn.uk.com.

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Notes for Editors

1.The ebn South Woodham Ferrers will meet on alternate Tuesdays from 7am until 9am.

2.More information:

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

Sally Laking on 07809 619072

Local networking group celebrates the success of one of its members.

Category: Networking

Release date 23/01/2017

Members of ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating last week when the Group Director at ebn Baddow, Sara Barnes of E J Coombs Solicitors, told them about the recruitment of the firm's fourth solicitor.

Sara, said: "I was delighted to announce to the other ebn members that we have a new solicitor joining us at E J Coombs.

"Vicky Robertson was admitted as a solicitor in 2000; she is a qualified mediator, and specialises in family law and collaborative law.

"Vicky practises in all areas of family law, including divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation issues, private law children matters and domestic violence. She has dealt with a wide range of financial settlements, including high net worth clients. Vicky also practises as a mediator for people with family law issues.

"We're so excited to have Vicky working with us, at both our Danbury and Billericay offices."

Sara added: "ebn Baddow meets on alternate Fridays at the Pontlands Park Hotel, and the whole Group enjoys celebrating each other's achievements."

Managing Director of ebn Glenys Chatterley said: "Networking is about building relationships to help businesses grow and become stronger, and this includes celebrating successes with other local businesses."

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Other Information:

Sara Barnes on 07745 272248

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

Networking member gives self defence advice

Category: Networking

Release Date: 16/01/2017

Members of ebn (effective business network) were given advice on staying safe while on the go by Richard Mitchener of Combat Academy Chelmsford.

Today's technology, being more mobile than ever before, gives us immediate access to our business while on the move. From a personal safety perspective, take a look at how many people walk along with their phones in their hands.

Richard said: "It's worth considering removing the incentive for a robbery/attack. Would you walk down the road with the cash value of your phone in your hand? Unlikely!

"If you need to text or email, stop, put your back against a wall, deal with the response, then securely replace your phone in a bag or pocket before continuing with whatever you were doing."

Richard added: "Most people have heard of the 'fight or flight' reaction in a confrontational situation. However, the brain will often 'freeze' in an attack and Combat Academy Chelmsford classes will help you develop a 'learned response' to avoid this."

ebn member Allison Lagdon, of All on Beauty, said: "Although self defence is something you hope you'll never need to use, knowing simple measures to help keep yourself safe is invaluable. It's not just about learning to fight; it's about awareness, too, and making sure that you don't put yourself in a vulnerable position."

Richard is a member of ebn Baddow Group, which meets every other Friday at Pontlands Park Hotel. More information on ebn Groups, including the Baddow Group, can be found at www.ebn.uk.com.

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "ebn members not only build good contacts to help grow their businesses but also receive regular, free advice from experts to help them meet both their business and personal needs."

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More information:

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

Richard at Combat Academy Chelmsford on 07798 628207

Allison at All Is On Beauty on 07729 225351

Southend networkers celebrate success of fellow member

Category: Networking

Release Date: 09/01/2017

Members of Southend ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating recently when one of the members, Career Ready, shared some exciting news.

Sarah Morton of Career Ready said: "Career Ready is a charity that helps young people prepare for work. We do this for two reasons - (1) to help students fulfil their potential, and (2) to ensure that businesses are able to recruit young people with the skills to succeed.

"Career Ready has recently secured nearly £70,000 worth of further investment from the Government-backed Careers & Enterprise Company's support for more young people in Stoke-on-Trent, the Black Country, London and Essex.

"The investment will help Career Ready to scale up its employer mentoring program and extend it to work with students who are about to start their GCSEs, but are at risk of disengaging.

"I would encourage anyone who wants to get involved in mentoring to step forward and join us, to help make a real difference to the lives of young people in their local community. For more information on Career Ready and the work that we do, please visit www.careerready.org.uk."

Group Director for Southend ebn Robert Hutchinson, of Hutchinson Financial Planning Ltd, said: "Our members meet on alternate Tuesdays at the Holiday Inn, Southend. We were delighted to hear Sarah's good news.

"The whole Group enjoys celebrating each other's achievements, and we wish Sarah and Career Ready continued success."

Additional information is available at: www.ebn.uk.com/groups/Southend.

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More Information:

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726
Sarah Morton on 07802 865443

Robert Hutchinson on 01277 790016

Colchester networkers celebrate for a third year

Category: Networking

Release Date: 03/01/2017

Members of Colchester ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating recently when one of the members, H D Consultants, shared some exciting news.

Howard Reuben of H D Consultants said: "For the third consecutive year, my professional team has been recognised as a Buy-to-let Broker of the Year finalist in the Business MoneyFacts annual recognition of excellence.

"The annual Business MoneyFacts Awards' ceremony celebrates and rewards those who have offered the best products and services.

"As well as becoming a finalist for the buy-to-let broker of the year, we have also received special award nominations for best mortgage broker, best specialist broker distributer, and for the outstanding contribution award.

"Our full list of current and historical nominations and awards can be seen at: http://www.hdconsultants.net/awards."

Group Director for Colchester ebn Andrew Chenery, of The Utility Warehouse Discount Club, said: "Our members meet on alternate Tuesdays at the Colchester PlayGolf Centre. We were delighted to hear Howard's good news.

"The whole Group enjoy celebrating each other's achievements, and we wish Howard continued success."

Additional information is available at: www.ebn.uk.com/groups/Colchester.

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More Information:

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726
Howard Reuben on 01206 577266

Chelmsford businesses dress up for Christmas

Category: Networking

Release Date: 12.12.2016

Members of the Chelmsford ebn (Effective Business Network) Group dressed up on Friday for their Christmas networking meeting - a tradition that has grown over the past few years.

The Chelmsford Group meets on alternate Fridays, at Pontlands Park Hotel, for the members to support and encourage each other, share business knowledge and help generate business for each other.

Chelmsford Group Director Robert Hutchinson said: "The Chelmsford ebn Group has grown beyond belief in 2016.

"The Group members' willingness to get involved in the local community, and not take themselves too seriously, is one of the reasons for the Chelmsford Group being so popular.

"I'd like to thank the members for all their support throughout 2016 and for putting up with my rotten jokes. I look forward to our ebn meeting every other Friday. Everyone has had a great commercial year and I know that ebn has helped support that success in some way."

Group member Dallas Willcox, of Simply Words Editing Services, said: "Friday's meeting was so memorable. It's not often that one can sit around a table with an elf, Batman and a 'chilled turkey' to discuss business!

"My thanks go to Robert, and ebn, for making networking so enjoyable."

ebn Managing Director Glenys Chatterley said: "ebn Groups meet over breakfast right across Essex, and in other counties, and it's a real pleasure to see each Group start its own traditions and members enjoying themselves.

"ebn Groups are about building strong relationships with other businesses and this is proof that this philosophy works."

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Notes for Editors

For more Information, contact:

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726

Robert Hutchinson on 01277 790016

Dallas Willcox on 07757 234521

Managing Director of ebn, Glenys Chatterley:

Colchester networkers celebrate for a third year

Category: Networking

Members of Colchester ebn (Effective Business Network) were celebrating recently when one of the members, H D Consultants, shared some exciting news.

"The annual Business MoneyFacts Awards' ceremony celebrates and rewards those who have offered the best products and services.

"Our full list of current and historical nominations and awards can be seen at: http://www.hdconsultants.net/awards."

"The whole Group enjoy celebrating each other's achievements, and we wish Howard continued success."

Additional information is available at: www.ebn.uk.com/groups/Colchester.

ENDS

Notes for Editors

More Information:

Glenys Chatterley on 07780 666726
Howard Reuben on 01206 577266