Do any of you attending business networking meetings or events in Altrincham? And if not why not?

There’s a hesitance sometimes as local business in Altrincham are confident in their current marketing activities,  but nervous about walking into a room of strangers

But what is there not to like about meeting other local businesses in the area that can help you out with business and likewise you do the same to them – the concept of business networking is as simple as that.

Have a look at the groups below and see which works for you

ALEX & HIS SISTERS

Networking For Inspirational Women In Business

This is an event for Female Business Owners / Women In Business / Alex’s Sisters

This event to be a celebration of women in business

– Women that inspire us
– Women that inspire you

So far events have include speakers such as Rock & Roll photographer Karen McBride, voiceover artist Emma B Clarke and laughter yoga teacher Sara Kay

The mission is – “we don’t do boring networking events”

Key Features: The biggest Women’s Networking Group in Altrincham

Register for a meeting here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/altrinchamhq/events/

SUBS ALTRINCHAM

Start-Up Business Services (SUBS) is a collaborative approach to business advice, services and support for start-ups and small businesses.

Our Local Business Partners are chosen because they have the experience and passion to take your business to the next level.

It costs nothing to become a member and receive information about locally run events, which are aimed at benefiting your business. So what are you waiting for?

Key Features: Monthly free entry business seminars and networking events

Register for a meeting here – https://subsbusinessevents.co.uk/

FSB ALTRINCHAM
Established over 40 years ago the FSB help our members succeed in business, are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by our members, for our members.

FSB events take place in Altrincham at Altspace Co-working offices in the centre of Altrincham and the events are free to attend

Enjoy the benefits of business-to-business networking in an informal and unpressured environment.

The event is open to FSB members and non-members so why not invite a business colleague or associate who you think may benefit from attending?

Key Features: Informal B2B Networking events with a short business talk

Register for a meeting here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/fsb-north-west-16075079352

THE BIG ALTRINCHAM SOCIAL

Dress Up / Dress Down – the choice is yours

Join us in a bar

Grab a drink from the bar and meet a load of local business owners and freelancers

This is an informal Meetup … so there’s no boring talks to sit through

Register on the eventbrite link, turn, drink and meet lots of new businesses in an informal setting

Key Features: 3 events per year in February, July and December attracting 100 businesses each time

Register for a meeting here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/altrinchamhq/events/

ALTRINCHAM AND SALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chamber provides Business support, Business mentoring, unrivalled networking, training sessions, local knowledge and an invaluable database. Membership will really enhance your business, whether a business start up or an established organisation, all are welcome

Our experience of the Breakfast Matters is that they tends to attract a mixture of small businesses and many Solicitors / Banking / Finance types

Key Features: Mixture of Breakfast Matters, Lunchtime Meetings and Evening Socials

More Info: http://www.altrinchamchamber.co.uk/

SMBA – South Manchester Business Association
SMBA’s front page of the website has the slogan below

“How about a sales team of around 30 people, local business people themselves, who are always looking out for an opportunity to tell their customers, friends and family about your work?

As a member of our independent business networking group you can be confident that your drive for success is matched by our enthusiasm to help you”

Altrincham HQ has attended SMBA over this Summer as a visitor and more recently at the Wine Tasting / Networking Event at Trevor Holt’s retail store this month.

Key Features: Business Referrals are passed each week BNI style, one member of each industry for the group, weekly meetings

Register for a meet here – http://www.smba.org.uk/

Which group do you attend? Which works for you? How do you incorporate Social Media into your offline networking?

Let us know

Altrincham Hq

“With over 12 years experience of Social Media and 17 years experience of online marketing in other companies, clients come to myself when they want a veteran rather than a rookie” Alex McCann