WBG book review 31 Jan 2018: Report by Bill Ferguson A collection of stories told to Ralph Leighton over a 7‐year period. Born in 1918 – he would be 100 this year if still alive. A comment on the times in which he lived. Richard Feynman’s career took off towards the end of WW2, the […]
Social media. Love it or hate it – just do it!
We all know we need to do it. Some of us just love doing it. Others are baffled by it. We’re talking social media. Wealden Business Group recently invited Kent’s leading social media commentator Zoe Cairns to talk to members and explain some of the basics. Here are some of her top tips… Try to […]
The Business Edge Competition
Wealden Business Group launches competition to supercharge new business growth Wealden Business Group, the successful professional networking organisation for small and medium sized companies, is launching The Business Edge, an initiative aimed at supercharging the growth of a new or recently-established business. Says Martin Tickner, chairman of the Tenterden-based group: “As owner-managers of small and […]
Dating meets business networking
You enter the room, scouring the sea of strangers for a friendly face. Your eyes meet and words begin to form. Numbers are exchanged – and you never hear from them again. No, I’m not talking about going on a blind date; this is a completely different phenomenon, and it’s a great deal more rewarding. […]
Case history – Simon Hammond, Morpheus Insurance Solutions Ltd
Simon Hammond is a big believer in the power of networking. He is a member of a number of networking groups in Kent and London – but says that Wealden Business Group is the best for generating sales leads. “Not just from the members themselves”, he says “but also referrals to their business contacts and […]
How to maximise the ‘entente cordiale’
Doing business with the French WBG member Monica Janssens recently briefed members on how to conduct business discussions with French clients and suppliers – while ensuring the entente cordiale at all times. Monica, who advises international clients on business English, provides home tuition to youngsters and coaches them for entrance exams to top schools, is […]
Case history – Richard Harvey PR Consultant
For me, being a member of WBG is about developing relationships with people running their own companies, sharing experiences, learning new developments in the world of SMEs, and enjoying the social side. “I’ve never looked at membership solely from the ROI point-of-view. Sure, I’ve had plenty of referrals, and they’ve always more than covered the […]
Terrified of public speaking? Relax – they like you!
You’re standing up to speak to an audience. You know your subject, and the audience looks friendly, but you are filled with doubt and anxiety. So what do you do? Professional speaking coach Aly Harrold recently addressed Wealden Business Group, and here are some of her tips for confident public speaking…. Slow down Don’t gabble […]
Procrastination – how to beat ‘the thief of time’
Wealden Business Group prides itself in securing interesting speakers for its weekly meetings, and among the most engaging recently was a presentation by Andrea Barker, a Confidence Coach. Andrea’s talents stretch beyond instilling her clients with confidence, and she had some useful advice to offer to WBG members confronting that age-old business problem – procrastination. […]
Case history – Perry Barton, Carpenter
Perry Barton has been a professional carpenter for more than 25 years, and has built a reputation for the quality of his work, integrity and reliability. But Perry had his doubts about membership of Wealden Business Group when he applied to join 10 years ago. “To be honest, I wasn’t sure that WBG was for […]
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