about us
The only truly joined up UK business network with 200+ vibrant, unstuffy breakfast groups across the nation - making business appointments easy!
Your business needs appointments to survive.
Are you sat there right now waiting for the phone to ring?
Our members have 3 business appointments, up to 4 times each week.
4Networking is 50% business 50% social and it works.
The simple, cost effective and friendly way to market any business.
- Unstuffy. Welcoming. Friendly. Effective!
- Network up to 4 times each week if you wish.
- Members attend because they want to.
- All linked with a vibrant website.
With 200+ vibrant breakfast groups across the UK and 25958 members - online and face to face. It really is a different way of doing things.
Edinburgh Area currently has 5 groups - each meets fortnightly - however you join the network not just the group allowing you to visit any of them to suit your diary and your business needs.
The Groups are:
Edinburgh Haymarket - http://www.4networking.biz/events/edinburgh-haymarket/
Edinburgh Leith - http://www.4networking.biz/events/edinburgh-leith/
Edinburgh Park - http://www.4networking.biz/events/edinburgh-park/
Edinburgh South (nr Dalkeith) - http://www.4networking.biz/events/edinburgh-south/
Livingston - http://www.4networking.biz/events/livingston/
Come along and find out what all the hype is about !
- Fun - let's have fun whilst we're at or business. The 4Networking experience should help every business person start their day on a positive note.
- Productive - for the members first - so the 4Networking structure was created to enable business to be done on the day, at the meeting.
- As few rules as possible - did you become self-employed because you wanted more rules and be told what to do? Neither did we.
- Honest Networking - allows straight talking, much needed in business.
4Networking provides: |
- A business and personal support network - people to bounce ideas off, get inspiration from and moan at when things are not going well.
- Real business at the meeting - deals being done, alliances and joint ventures being started and, oh yeah, real sales.
- A virtual company - you'll find all the support and services you need to help your business grow.
- Friendships - your business might be you and a laptop in a box room; 4Networking helps to get you out of that isolation.
Be yourself with 4Networking's relaxed, informal style, yet structured for efficient and effective use of your business time.
The breakfast meets - what actually happens?
| Open networking - Great chance to ease yourself into it, over coffee/tea/juice. | |
| The 40 Seconds Round - This is the bit where you get to broadcast your message to the group. | |
| 5-minute break - to recharge your cup and book up your 3 x 10-minute appointments ('1-2-1s'). | |
| 4Sight Slot - Insight, not a sales pitch, into a members specialist field. | |
| The Appointment Rounds - 3 x 10-minute '1-2-1' appointments with members you chose to fast-track business relationships. | |
| Meeting close. - After this, you may want to stay and continue networking! |
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latest reviews
I have been part of 4N for 18 onths and it is the most vibrant,fun and rewarding networking organisation I have ever been involved with.I Group Lead in livingston after 12 months as Ops assistant.We regularly have great speakers so if you enjoy good company and would like to do more business come and join us. Bruce Taylor
4Networking works! I have been a member since March and met some great contacts, received referrals and business, gained practical tips from 4Sight presentations and attended interesting workshops. What more could one ask for in 3 months?
4N is a superb way to meet new contacts and grow existing relationships in a friendly, relaxed and entertaining atmosphere. I would, and have, recommended 4N to colleagues and clients. Ewan
4networking.biz is the liveliest business meeting format I've encountered - and after 24 years of running a PR business in Edinburgh, I've been round lots. I've had some great referrals, plus excellent publicity opportunities on-line and off-line. I've found some top suppliers, and learned a lot from the 4sight talks. Most of all, I've enjoyed the meetings. Not surprisingly, the word spread and the roll-out of 4N clubs in the Edinburgh area was fast and impressive. There's a great choice and 3 guaranteed business appointments every time you go along, and a civilised 8am start with breakfast supplied. It's a done deal!
4 Networking is business networking in relaxed circumstances. It helps business' grow and build relationships together without a stuffy atmosphere. It is by far the best networking group I have been involved in.
It's like meeting your business colleagues for breakfast every week ! Meetings are full of energy, run by some great guys (and girls) and a sure way of meeting people that you can do business with. It's both give and take but bottom line busines is done on trust and this is only built up over time. You have to understand someones business and 4N just makes that so easy with its on-site 1 to 1's. Finally a special mention to Jo & Teresa who made me feel so welcome when I visited the first Edinburgh meeting all those months ago. Never looked back. Angus
I started 4N not knowing what to expect but thought I would give it a go as I am just starting out. I signed up to their introductory offer and now after a just over a month of visiting one a week I have came away with some good contacts that I hoping to have a long relationship with and will help drive a good amount of business my way. I have always been made to feel welcome even on my first visit so I would encourage anyone thinking about it to go and try it yourself and I don't think you would be disappointed.
What better way to start the day than at Livingston 4N? You meet interesting and interested business people who are friendly and motivated. Its a great energy boost to last you until the next meeting and as you can passport you can go to a 4N meeting every day! I have learned a great deal from people experienced in all aspects of business and I can't wait to learn more through meeting more people.
A quick word of thanks for your support over the last year. Not only is 4 Networking Scotland a proven 8 times more effective than all of the other networking clubs I attend combined, it is also the friendliest and most enjoyable. All of your area leaders give their clubs their own personalities and Brad, Jo and Teresa actively promote their members businesses and go above and beyond the call of duty, making these clubs by far the most welcoming and effective networking clubs I attend. Well done, guys, and I'll look forward to working with you in 2010. Happy networking! Best regards, Stephen from eflyer-express.com
4Networking has been the best thing I could've done for my business. I've met some fantastic people, found training providers, collaborators & received so much in the way of energy & ideas that you wouldn't believe. It's a great source of inspiration & support & I've grown hugely as an individual since I first went along in November. Direct business is now starting to come my way as a result & I'm sure it'll help me hugely trying to move my business forward.
4Networking has given me such a huge boost on a business & personal level. I've met some fabulous people who've given me great support & have given me the ideas, tools & services I need to take the business forward. Great opportunities to get to meet the people who're out there & living the dream!
At first you don't know what to expect. But as soon as you walk through the door you are greeted by friendly and helpful support. Like they say at 4N its 50% social and 50% business and it works!! I signed up after the first meeting and I've seen so many other people do the same and not look back. Now I'm the operations assistant at Edinburgh Park and I am enjoying every moment of it. I'd say its one of the best ways to meet new and exciting people. If I had more than two thumbs they would all be up!
Not only is 4networking great for networking and new business, the meetings are also very enjoyable to attend. All the members are very supportive of one another and I've made a number of friends as well as business contacts. With a wide reaching network across the UK, and a philosophy of helping and supporting one another, the networking opportunities are huge! I can highly recommend networking with 4networking.
4networking is the best. If networking is apart of your strategy for 2010 then get along to a 4Networking breakfast event. I have attended 6 breakfasts already this year and have secured 8 pieces of business, a very good return on investment. Having attended many networking events I believe that 4networking is the best! Meet Like Know Trust
4Networking has transformed my business since I joined in January 2010 with the 6-month trial package. I've gained new clients, made great relationships & had lots of fun. Jo & Theresa are a fantastic support and they really look after you before, during & after the meeting. What more could you ask for? I'll definately be renewing before my 6-month trial is up! James Shoemark Holyrood Coaching
4Networking has helped me transform my business since I joined with the 6-month trial package in January. I've gained new clients, made great relationships and have had lots of fun. What more could you ask for? James Shoemark Holyrood Coaching
There's a mantra in 4N - sell through the room not (just) to the room. Well it works! One of our 4N groups is held in a well known Bar and Grill in Edinburgh Park. They have just bought another small hotel, wanted the web site redeveloped and needed to find someone who could do that. The owner heard me speak at a 4N group and the rest, as they say, is history. I've had business both directly and indirectly through 4N - so it works. The meetings are also great fun. Try it and see.
4N has an excellent, fun formula. No wonder it is spreading like wildfire through the UK. A really friendly bunch of people and a great venue at Edinburgh Park.
Was at the meeting at Edinburgh Dobbies on Friday, what a fantastic bunch of guys. Everyone made you feel so welcome. It's how networking should be- relaxed, entertaining, listening to everyone do their 40 second slot. Great fun, I would recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic meeting well run and organised. Not the normal stuffy culture that you can get with other network groups. Good fun great crowd of people that are there to help visitors feel welcome. Just loved it, would recommend it to anyone interested in meeting other people.
4N is the best networking group in Edinburgh and the UK. I love the fun way that business is done at group meetings and I have travelled all over the country meeting and doing business with new people.
4networking is the best business networking community for finding contacts, suppliers, business and for making friends! I regularly attend the Edinburgh Park and Haymarket meetings and am the Group Leader at the newly launched Livingston group. The Area Leader,Jo Worrall, is a fantastic support and the variety and quality of the attendees make every meeting a great experience. Since getting involved with 4networking I have had several good business leads and am confident of more as I get to know more of the members. Definitely worthy of "best of" status!