Dorset Business offers business support and networking events, business seminars and publications, information and advice to businesses based in Poole, Bournemouth and across Dorset.
thebestof Bournemouth
Business Support and Networking
Dorset Business - The Chamber of Commerce & Industry
01202 714800
Dorset Business - an independent organisation created to benefit its members' business and to enhance the business environment of Dorset.
Dorset Business offers corporate members a range of business support and networking opportunities:
Speed networking
Business seminars
Networking breakfasts, lunches and suppers
FREE legal advice
Competitive public liability and property insurance
Healthcare plans
Member discounts
PR and marketing opportunities
International trade support
We also run the prestigious Dorset Business Awards. These local awards give businesses the chance to win across a range of different categories.
Visit the website to find out more.
Make new business contacts
Dorset Business arranges over 70 networking events and business seminars throughout the year, providing members with an effective springboard for promoting their businesses.
Networking breakfasts
Networking breakfasts are held throughout the year with guest speakers invited to share their experiences with our members.
Networking lunches
These business lunches are held each month in top class venues around Dorset. Between 70 and 120 business members meet and network informally before and after lunch.
Networking suppers
Our networking suppers are fun and interactive. We've organised murder mystery nights, Christmas in August, Skittles and Go-Karting. Have fun and network at the same time.
Business seminars
We regularly run business seminars for our members. They focus on current topics affecting local businesses, such as new legislation or business development strategies. They can also cover skills and training for your staff.
Speed networking
The fast way to make new business contacts! Bring your business cards and meet more contacts in one event than you would in weeks of ordinary business networking.
Corporate entertainment and hospitality
We also run an annual sports event and regular charity nights. Invite your valued clients or treat your team to combine business with pleasure.
PR opportunities in Dorset Business, the Chamber magazine distributed to 5,000 targeted businesses in Poole, Bournemouth and across Dorset
Dorset Business circulates to other members in Poole and Bournemouth and runs regular features on local businesses.
Members cansubmit copy at no cost, so why not send us press releases and articles about what your business is doing and offering?
We can advise on member2member discounts which can give other businesses a good incentive to use your services.
We also offer our members discounted advertising in:
- The Dorset Business Magazine
- The Annual Directory of Members and Desk Diary
- Business Card Wallets.
Mailing lists
Because we hold detailed information about businesses in and around Bournemouth, we can create highly targeted and accurate mailing lists - by geographical area, for example, or by size or industry sector.
Member benefits and discounts
FREE legal advice
Our members get unlimited access to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Legal Advice Line.
Benefit from free legal advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Public liability and property insurance
Working with AIG Europe (UK) Limited, part of the American International Group, Inc, we can offer members extremely competitive insurance solutions.
Liability and property insurance
5% discount against AIG Europe's standard rates
An additional 5% discount for members with eligible health and safety and risk policies and procedures in place.
Healthcare plans
From as little as £1.10 per week, you and your staff can take up the Chamber Primary Health Cash Plan.
Other discounts
We work with external organisations to offer discounts on translation services, golf packages and fleet cover with the AA.
Overseas market information and business opportunities
As well as the range of business support and networking opportunities, we can also advise on international trade support.
Our business consultants can help with:
- Overseas market information
- International business opportunities
- Export documents (our members benefit from a 50% discount on all EC documentation)
- Translation sevices
How much does membership cost?
From just £99 a year, you'll get all these networking opportunities and support for your business plus you'll become part of a wide network of other business people in your area.
Call 01202 714800 or visit the website for more information.
Please mention thebestof Bournemouth when you contact Dorset Business.
thebestof Bournemouth
Business support and networking
Dorset Business
01202 714800