Business Networking Quote of the Week

Business Networking Quote of the Week

Apr 23

… This week we ended the meeting with another great quote from George Metcalfe, Coach …   Love what you do and be passionate when talking about it.  Clients will spread the word for you, helping to build the network you need to grow your business.   … Nigel Cutts, The Little Book of Love at Work

Quote of the week

Quote of the week

Apr 16

… Another thought provoking quote from our resident Coach, George Metcalfe … There are two ways to extend a business.  Take inventory of what you’re good at and extend out from your skills.  Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skillls.  Kindle is an example of working backward… Jeff Bezos

5 business writing tips for non-writers

5 business writing tips for non-writers

Apr 16

Caroline Hampstead, a London-based freelance copywriter and advertising creative, gave this week’s 10 minutes. She based her talk, on effective business writing for non-writers, on the following article:   People often feel daunted by the thought of writing about themselves or their businesses, whether for a newsletter, article, blog post or mailshot. If writing is not your forte it is...

Business Development Workshop – free to all BRX-ers

Business Development Workshop – free to all BRX-ers

Apr 09

Our sales expert Lisette Howlett of Sandler London Central is doing one of her 2-hour ‘Break the Rules and Win more Business’ Sales Workshops shortly  – on Wednesday 18th April 2012 12.00-2pm at 4th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square – which is FREE to BRX members (normal price £40). TO BOOK: Email Lisette at lisettehowlett(at)sandler(dot)com or complete the booking form online at...

60 second pitch – a guide

60 second pitch – a guide

Apr 05

One of the key elements of the BRX Bond Street meeting is the 60 second round – where each attendee has 60 seconds to describe their business and share what they are looking for in terms of help or introductions from other members. 60 seconds is plenty of time if you are well prepared but can pass very quickly – and unproductively – if you just start to chat. This brief guide...