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Now that we are into October and the mornings are darker and colder it is the warm welcome from friends and colleagues at BRX Bond Street seems to be more important than ever. For those of us who make the effort we are always rewarded by connections, leads and introductions plus the support, knowledge and experience of a group of professionals who are all dedicated to high standards of service. What more could you ask?

For those who cannot brave the elements, our latest member Roy Block offers top quality suits (at discount prices) to your door. Weather is not the only thing to dread in October. Andrew Burch of Sayers of Butterworth Chartered Accountants reminded us that if we are submitting our tax return for 2008/09 by post then it must arrive by 31^st October to avoid penalties. Things financial are never far from the agenda and George Emsden of In2Consulting wants to meet people who are in nursing homes and need to think about how to structure their finances in the autumn and winter years.

If you are still building your life and business, you may need to talk to HSBC which was represented by Farhad Ghomizadeh. Farhad looks after clients with turnovers of £500,000 and over. Lending at HSBC has increased and he wishes to find more business borrowers. For companies thinking of asking the bank for a loan they will need to demonstrate that they have strong financial control within their business. That is where Roy Duncan can help – that’s me. RG Duncan Accountancy Recruitment would like to meet companies who need to appoint a strong Financial Controller to keep their business on track.

Paul Marmor presented Sherrards solicitors to the group.

Mike Nightingale of Green Park Insurance Services has reminded us of the trials and tribulations of having lots of valuable assets. What happens if they get stolen or damaged? Can you be sure you will be properly compensated? One meeting with Mike can take that worry of your shoulders. For most our home is our most valuable asset and our guest Brad Alexander a carpenter whose company Alexander Tate Joinery is relocating from Spain can assist you with all the renovations and improvements.

Speaking of assets, Lewis Malka our diamond geezer wants to meet ladies’ networks to set up gold parties for people to exchange their gold for cash. He pays much more that can be obtained from conventional means.

Always involved with the rich and famous is Karelia Scott-Daniels from Manse and Garrett Property Search who read out a testimonial from a very happy client for whom she located their ideal property well below budget. Karelia was subbing for Jamie Denman of Slice Bread Animation who wants to meet anyone who needs high impact graphics.

Freshly back from another trip to Dubai was consultant and entrepreneur, Justin Beavis of Unvisited World who wants to meet contacts in the leisure and recreational sector. Another entrepreneur in our group is Alexis Garnaut-Miller who promotes happiness through her chain of health and wellbeing clinics. Alexis wishes to meet someone at Sony Ericson.

For those who want mental health in their life and relationships they should talk to George Metcalfe – probably the best coach in the world . . . Quoting from Voltaire, about worrying and going over about past decisions, George reminded us not to worry about the things that we didn’t do, but to concentrate on current matters. He wants to meet anyone who has issues with this and need some help to refocus.

Not necessarily healthy, but good for wellbeing are chocolates from Kirsty Jolly of Perfectly Tempered who is now something of a celebrity appearing in magazines and in the media. This week Kirsty was represented by Dexter Moscow who is also a celebrity regularly appearing on QVC shopping channel. Dexter advocates modelling your sales pitch on the QVC version which has proven results.

Richard Houldsworth from Splatt Print who already owns 2 printing companies is part of the creative/communications team at Bond Street. He wants introduction to bars so he can print their flyer and leaflets. Other members of the creative team are Caroline Hampstead who is a Copy Writer who wishes introductions to companies who require newsletters designed. Talking about communications, websites on mobile phones are the latest ‘must have’ according to Christian Ingerslev of Danesoft. Christian would like introductions to companies who want their web site to become mobile phone compliant.

If you are on the move, Mab Ayuub of Tancroft Communications can resolve all of your communication issues. He was eloquently represented this week by Roger Harding of Utility Warehouse who can help you save money on almost anything from telephone charges and electricity to High Street shopping.

Also on the creative team is Hiten Thaker of Revolution Creative Agency who was represented this week by Johnny Midlin the sound man. Johnny specialises the in creation pod-casts which can be added to your web site. Also in the communication business is Mike Segal who represents Jnet Radio which currently has great offers on advertising. Mike invites you to join his show as his guest on a Sunday afternoon and this Sunday it will be me! If radio shows are not your bag, then you may prefer to visit the theatre and be entertained by Louise Hassett of Delfont Macintosh Theatres. Louise would like to meet celebrities (A. B or C list or wannabes) to attend a show with champagne and a private tour.

Instead of a speaker, this week’s ten minute slot was a brainstorming session which identified potential new members representing key disciplines such as: HR Consultant, Architect, Surveyor, Commercial/Building maintenance contractor, Travel Agent and others. Other sectors include Serviced Office Manager, Turnaround Specialist and a Management Consultant. Only one prerequisite though – they have to be good at what they do! BRX Bond Street – onwards and upwards!

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