Oct. 12, 2009
As our Chairman Mike Nightingale was enjoying his holiday, Lewis Malka was honoured to carry the batton for the morning.
As usual, guests and subs were introduced before we started with our 60 second round.
George Metcalfe – Coach
Mentioned that we are all each others sales force and that when we promote George, we should know that we can recommend him and feel safe “The coach that will not let you down”
Mab Ayyub – Tancroft Mobile Solutions
Mab is looking for anything that has to do with mobile telephony. Specifically he is today looking for people with caravans, and other mobile homes.
Paul Marmor presented Sherrards solicitors to the group
Kirsty Joly – Chocolatier, presented by sub Karelia Scott-Daniels
Karelia is buying loads of chocolate from Kirsty and strongly recommends her products. Kirsty is looking for people who are thinking of X-mas gifts to their clients as well as hoteliers.
David Coburn – Regional Partner, BRX
David is starting a new BRX group in north London and is looking for a solicitor for this new group.
Richard Houldsworth, Splatt Print
Our resident printer is looking for companies that want to print brochures quickly, at a good price – even for low unit numbers. He would like referrals for people who are printing their handbooks.
Roy Duncan – RG Duncan Accountancy Recruitment
Roy provides account teams for all size companies. From Start-ups to large corporate companies. He provides qualified people that will make things happen.
Fiona Gale – Unvisited World
Fiona is the new Corporate Hospitality Director for Unvisited World and is now working for Justin Beavis. Off to Dubai after the meeting to study a shopping mall. Wonder if she comes back.
Louise Hassett – Delfont Mcintoch Theatres
Louise is fresh back from her honey moon, and in a bit of a conundrum about her last name. She will soon decide what it will be. She is looking for corporate clients who want to entertain their clients to a different night out.
Lewis Malka – jeweller supreme and stand in chairman
Lewis was stressing the importance of having a proper insurance valuation on your jewellery. He is happy to assist with such an evaluation and said that it is smart to get this done BEFORE you get burgled.
Nigel Hakkak – Redbrick Finance – Mortgage Broker.
Nigel provides speedy service for new homes. He arranged a mortgage for a client in one week, so personal and quick service.
Mike Nightingale – Green Park Insurance – stand in David B
Often people feel their insurance costs are bigger than they ought to be, and this is where Mike can help. He will ensure it is a one stop shop where you get properly insured at a great price.
Roy Block – resident tailor – Suits to your door
Roy brings suits to your home where you can try and discuss to ensure that you get the right fit and right cut. All important in a world where you want to look the part.
Sanjeev Shah – HSBC Bank
Sanjeev told us about what HSBC can offer their customers and told us that he would be happy to look after anyone who is not happy with their current bank.
Des Sutton – Man Bites Dog – IT services
Des told about a customer who’s PC blew up at 9.45. By 13.00 the same day, the customer was up and running with all his normal programs working exactly as they were before. Des is looking for IFA’s This specific request led to 7 referals.
Christian Ingerslev – Danesoft – websites, surveys and mobile web-sites
Christian told us about what is important with a survey as well as mobile web-sites. The trend is that mobile web-sites will overtake normal PC web-sites within the near future. Christian is looking for contacts in the restaurant and hotel business.
Mike Segal – JNET Radio
Newly launched JNET radio is an internet radio with a jewish twist. Mike told us that JNET is just past stage one – which is to get online. Stage two is when they are happy with the standard (which they are now) and stage three is just taking off – which is to get advertisers. Currently they are running great opportunities which are less than £4 for 30sec slot.
Caroline Hampstead – copywriter
Caroline just won an radio award for one of her advertising copies. This is just again an example of the excellent work Caroline is doing. She is looking for advertising agencies
Jamie Denham – Sliced Bread Animation – sub is Birdie Cunningham
Jamie is very busy and has just launched a new on line game for Argos. Toy Tester Game
Hiten Thaker – Revolution Design Agency
Hiten told us about the importance of making sure that your new brochure is targeting your clients, furthermore it is important that it looks good and has an impact. The same rules apply for business cards. Let people know what it is you are promoting.
George Emsden – In2Consulting – IFA
George is looking for contacts to terminally ill people. He is specialising in this niche because they are often overlooked. He is a great money doctor and blogs heavily.
Paul Ffitch – Sayers Butterworth – Accountants
If you want to pay less tax – Paul can help you. He was promoting a new plan for partnerships where they can reduce their tax bill drastically. For more information about this, you have to contact Paul.
The 10 minute presentation was by Louise Hassett – Malpas. Her newly married status created some issues with her last name. She is confused about what her last name should be.
Louise told us about her back ground in the hotel industry before she went to Delfont McIntoch Theatres. She loves to go the “extra mile” to make customers feel special. (as a recipient of her services, we can all certainly confirm that this is the case).
Louise offers 3 levels of hospitality, from the simple champagne reception to a full dinner, meet the cast version.
Louise is looking for
· People who loves theatre
· Entertain clients
· Works for or in a concierge service
· Works for a travel agency
· Are event planners
After the 10 minute presentation and a short break our referral session took place with 39 leads. Des Sutton received 7 as a result of a very specific request.
Other – It was announced that the X-mas dinner take place on the 10th December
