Kirsty Joly of Perfectly Tempered bespoke and artisan chocolates is looking for a purchasing or housekeeping contact in Browns. She asked members “what corporate gave you a gift recently?” They are excellent leads and a perfect referral. Kristy also does personalised chocolates for weddings.

Jamie Denham of Sliced Bread Animation is in Seattle next week. His company was one of only 12 companies selected to compete for an exciting animation competition. DreamWorks and Pixar are judging the competition which starts on 20 July for a week. The crew from Sliced Bread Animation will be using the new Hewlett Packard machines. Each competition entrant was given the first and last frame and have to create the animation in between.

Christian Ingerslev from Danesoft was doing his 10 minute presentation later so gave a quick preview. Did you know you need to update your website every 14 days or you will go down in the pecking order an Google! Danesoft has an easy-to-use website tool to keep your content current. His tip: even just updating small items using Danesoft’s content management tool means there is all-important activity on your website each week.

Caroline Hampstead, experienced freelance Copywriter, talked about the importance of visuals matching words in any print marketing campaign. She drew on her extensive Advertising experience to help a client this week with a poster campaign. The client’s visuals and words simply did not work together on the poster they had tried to create in-house. They had two strap lines that clashed and did not work with the visual – her copywriting eagle eye helped them simplify the copy to one powerful call to action, more congruent with the visual, for a more effective poster. Caroline welcomes contacts from marketing and design agencies and marketing contacts in councils.

Des Sutton of Man Bytes Dog delivers corporate grade IT systems for SMEs. They have 7 engineers across the country. Man Bites Dog realise they spend more on their engineers than their competitors because they are highly skilled.

George Metcalfe – Coach – When someone passes a mirror we all want to know what we look like. A Coach holds up the mirror to see how you look, so you can see how you look. Often we see ourselves in a self destructive way, a coach helps you see yourself as the great person you really are. More weekly words of wisdom from George the Coach!

George Emsden of IN2 Consulting, the group’s Money Doctor – followed on from George Metcalf’s theme that many people don’t want to look in the mirror when it comes to money! Doctors ask awkward, probing questions that also get people thinking about their financial situations, their pensions and their future. This week George particularly wants to speak with couples where one has pension protection and the other doesn’t. Especially relevant with people experiencing cancer.

Mike Nightingale of Green Park Insurance works with high net worth individuals to put all their insurance into a single portfolio. His ideal clients are busy, hectic individuals who want one renewal instead of the hassle about managing different policies over different timeframes. If you know people who are cash rich but time poor, Mike is the go to guy for insurance.

Richard Holsworth of Splatt Print generously printed the new BRX member information cards – thankyou from the group. For great quality printing contact Splat up in Old Street. He welcomes introductions to conference and banqueting managers or co-ordinators who require printing of business packs and kits for large conferences and events.

Nigel Hackett – Redbrick – mortgage broker. Had substitute Karelia Scott-Daniels from Manse & Garrett – property search and selection. Nigel would like to speak to investors and property owners about how to juggle your portfolio, refinancing so you can reinvest.

Paul Marmor attended on behalf of Sherrard’s Solicitors.

Lewis Malka, jeweller and diamond geezer of Joseph Stirling had substitute Liz Ash who gave a testimonial about Lewis. Liz had recommended Lewis to a friend who designed and crafted her friend’s engagement ring. She recommends his service, attention to detail. Lewis can be inspired by any big brand ring to fit your price.

Louise of Delfont-Makintosh Theatres – Corporate Hospitality – talked about the launch of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof being a unique production highly recommended to treat yourself, guests or teams to. If you know anyone who has a special occasion coming up or wants to provide some refreshing memorable corporate hospitality, Louise is the one to talk to about theatre tickets in the West End.

Emma Ward – HSBC – Attended with Sanjeev. Emma represents the card processing facilities for HSBC. As an ideal business solution for effortless payments, improved cash flow, increase customer spend, security and an extra 60 days credit that you can offer to your customers when they use their HSBC cards.

Sanjeev from HSBC is moving from a corporate role to a small business manager in a branch role moving to Regent Street end of June. Sanjeev wants to speak to startups who might require new accounts or better business accounts with HSBC.

Roy Duncan of RGDuncan Accountancy Recruitment shared a client experience. He’s worked with a 25 million pound turnover company whose investors were not happy with the way the accounts were being managed. This is an ideal referral for Roy who helped them recruit and place a highly experienced Financial Controller to the satisfaction of the investors.

Alexis Garnaut-Miller of The Happiness Centre – Delivers stress management and employee well being programs to all sorts of organisations including private companies, councils and schools. Many schools are running health and well being weeks for teachers and students. The Happiness Centre provides wellbeing seminars, activities and onsite services such as massage, yoga and pilates to those kinds of events. They would like to speak to teachers and contacts in schools.

Michael Dodd, of Michael Dodd Media, shared his usual jovial Australian inttroduction. Like cricket you need to train and prepare for presentations and speaking with the media. You can access presentation and media training free up to 500 pounds with the government’s train to gain scheme which helps you access training.

Karelia Scott-Daniels of Manse & Garrett reported that they have been really busy in property. Noticing an increase in sealed bids and above price offers. Suggests wait till after summer when a mild downturn is expected. 10 million plus is very busy and so is the lower end of the market.. She’d like to speak to any parents who are looking for any pre-university housing.

Liz Ash – Personal Shopper – Does wardrobe edits and general style advice. Has being working with companies advising how their teams can dress for impact. Particularly useful in sales and client facing roles. Marry the brand with how they want their people’s presentation to represent them.

DANESOFT – 10 MINUTE PRESENTATION

Focussed on survey system software. Over 20,000 customers ranging from AOL and the US Navy down to mum and pop stores. Their software is excellent for high volume, repetitive surveys and competitively priced per respondent . Created by researchers for researchers. Contains a tool to conduct 360 degree management evaluations for performance reviews.

Danesoft’s ideal referrals:
Hotel customer satisfaction surveys
HR Consultants
Schools secondary and upwards
Membership organisations – pubs, football clubs
Marketing Managers for customer surveys
Charities

All in all, another energetic and interesting breakfast networking meeting in London.