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David is a personable and approachable person who works tirelessly for 'The Best of Eastbourne'. This is a website, but so much more, that does what it says on the tin, which is to provide knowledge of what is best in Eastbourne. With David at its helm, this is a ship worth boarding if you're a business who wants to be involved in the town or simply someone who wants a recommendation for any local type of service provider or business. He also instigated 'tweetups' which are a great way of socialising and networking for anyone that gets involved in social media.
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I met David at a business breakfast some months ago. I joined thebestofeastbourne as a recent newcomer to the town, and David has been unendingly supportive and helpful to me. His enthusiasm is contageous, he is endlessly patient with my problems with technology (thanks, David!) and he is a great person to work with. He has come up with great ideas to help me grow my business, and introduced me to many contacts too.
Helen Gale My Life For Living
Helen Gale My Life For Living
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I have no reservations recommending David at all. He is a larger than life character who is constantly networking for the practice. He often helps the practice out with our social media, which is wonderful for a 'technophobe' like myself. We have had new patients as a direct response to his tweets.
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David has been so incredibly supportive of the work we do at Teenage Cancer Trust and always goes the extra mile to offer his help, support and expertise. Dave was instrumental in raising awareness of our Blue Day campaign last October and has also got fully behind our brand new Time for T campaign taking place on 24th May, tirelessly handing our posters and postcards and talking to his contacts about the event, encouraging as many people as possible to get involved. He supports our Eastbourne Fundraising group with advice and contacts and he offered to help them recruit a new volunteer Chairperson. Dave has helped set up and develop facebook sites and other online information and he has even managed to get me Tweeting for the first time ever!!!
So THANK YOU Dave for all that you do to help and support me to do my job which in turn goes towards helping local young people fighting cancer. We could not do our work without the kindness and hard work of amazing people like you. Many, many thanks.
Louise Scott
regional Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust in East Sussex and Kent.
So THANK YOU Dave for all that you do to help and support me to do my job which in turn goes towards helping local young people fighting cancer. We could not do our work without the kindness and hard work of amazing people like you. Many, many thanks.
Louise Scott
regional Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust in East Sussex and Kent.
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Eastbourne Tweetups are a great way to meet local people who want to make the most of Social Media to promote businesses, services and just have fun. More importantly, it's a great way to prove your not crazy talking to yourself over the internet but these are real people on the other end of your updates and messages.
I've been attending the local Tweetups since they started and have made some great friendships as well as beneficial contacts for our charity. Every Tweetup brings new faces, stories to hear and experiences to share. Big thanks to the mighty David Ruddle for organising these and to the Afton Hotel and Friday Street Farm for being perfect hosts too. Keep them coming!
I've been attending the local Tweetups since they started and have made some great friendships as well as beneficial contacts for our charity. Every Tweetup brings new faces, stories to hear and experiences to share. Big thanks to the mighty David Ruddle for organising these and to the Afton Hotel and Friday Street Farm for being perfect hosts too. Keep them coming!
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The very first time I walked into the Afton Hotel in Eastbourne last year for the very first Tweetup get together I was so nerves I did not know what to expect these where complete strangers I had been talking with on Twitter about Holidays & local businesses plus every day talk. Well I dont know why I felt so nerves because when I walked in it was like walking into a room full of friends you had known for ever, David Ruddle who with out this person & his out going personality this would not have be possible & so successful he is an inspiration to us all, His hard work promoting local business, he was there in person to great you, and before long you knew you had made long term friends & extended your work contact list, as it was so great that so many different businesses & local people mixed so well. The talk & ideas that followed over this last year have been enlist I am so thankful I made that first step, if you have not done so yet please do come along & meet us all & Thank you to you all.
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With the "bestofeastabourne" site and supporting networking activity, David is constantly building on his promise to deliver real benefits to his members. I was recently very impressed by the concept of the 'trades' meeting, which has helped us build some links with some excellent local suppliers. The website and networking activities are now showing excellent ROI which is something I strictly assess in all our marketing activity.
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I recently attended one of The Best of Eastbourne's TweetUp's with a valued client at the Afton Hotel. For those new to the exposure social media can give a local business, this networking forum works very well in bringing together like minded and forward thinking business people. It's a great way to share ideas and gain referral business and put a face to a name in your Twitter timeline in a relaxing and non-pressured environment. David Ruddle and the owners of the Afton Hotel who hosted the event were very welcoming.
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Its great put faces to Tweeps and to meet local business people you might not bump into otherwise. The tweetups are always really friendly and relaxed, and I've picked up great tips from others as well as passing on my own. Wish I could get to more tweetups, I've missed several in a row because of meetings or being away. Hoping to be at the next.
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I attended the second EBtweetup session back in August last year, and thanks to David I started to use Twitter after.
And 2 weeks ago I was back after 8 months.Why? Because I started a new business as an associate to APS Legal & Associates, a company providing Professional Estate Planning and Will writing and I wanted to let the local businesses and community know what I'm doing now and to see what and how they are doing as well.
Is was a great opportunity for me to meet new people and meet again with some others after a few good months.
Warm, pleasant atmosphere hosted by David. I'll definitely attend the next EBtweetup !
And 2 weeks ago I was back after 8 months.Why? Because I started a new business as an associate to APS Legal & Associates, a company providing Professional Estate Planning and Will writing and I wanted to let the local businesses and community know what I'm doing now and to see what and how they are doing as well.
Is was a great opportunity for me to meet new people and meet again with some others after a few good months.
Warm, pleasant atmosphere hosted by David. I'll definitely attend the next EBtweetup !
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I wasn't sure what to expect from the #ebtweetup when I first attended one last year. Although my business is based locally I don't have many local customers so was concerned I wouldn't really 'fit' in.
But as soon as I walked through the door and was greeted in his inimitable friendly style by David Ruddle I knew that this was a great place to meet people, not just putting a face to a business but a chance to chat with local people interested in local life.
The latest meeting was an evening do providing a chance to join in for some of those who couldn't attend during the day. There was a mix of familiar faces as well as new, at a warm and inviting venue.
Whether making friends or contacts or both, the #ebtweetup is an event to look forward to.
But as soon as I walked through the door and was greeted in his inimitable friendly style by David Ruddle I knew that this was a great place to meet people, not just putting a face to a business but a chance to chat with local people interested in local life.
The latest meeting was an evening do providing a chance to join in for some of those who couldn't attend during the day. There was a mix of familiar faces as well as new, at a warm and inviting venue.
Whether making friends or contacts or both, the #ebtweetup is an event to look forward to.
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Thanks to David and this fabulous site. A one-stop-shop to everything 'Eastbourne'!
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David is certainly delivering on his promise to support his best of eastbourne customers. He has recommended me, invited me to speak at his events, introduced me to people at networking events, retweeted my tweets and passed on useful information in areas he knows I am researching... and more. He is very well networked, a great person to know. Thank you!
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I am really excited to be working with David Ruddle. A very forward thinking and enterprising individual. We have worked in the past but on different projects. A great networker and I have great confidence knowing that he will take my business forward.
Sam Moodley
Director
Gateway Financial Consulting Ltd
Sam Moodley
Director
Gateway Financial Consulting Ltd
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David is a great advocate of the best of Eastbourne and a tireless and cheerful advocate of not only our business but also other local businesses. His enthusiasm for business is infectious and I sincerely hope that more local businesses get the bug so we can showcase what a great place, Eastbourne is to do business!
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I met David a couple of years ago at a local Chamber of Commerce meeting and was immediately impressed by his enthusiasm, drive and commitment. We have, since then. worked together on a regular basis and it is now great to see all those valuable skills and attributes targeted into the Best of Eastbourne. With David at the helm the Best of Eastbourne can only go from strength to strength.
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David Ruddle represents what's best about Eastbourne's "Can Do" culture. The regular Tweetups he organises aren't just great networking events but also opportunities to learn and stimulate new ideas. A tireless champion for the town and the quality local businesses. I don't know where he gets his time and energy from but they both seem limitless!
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We think David is a superstar, he has really brought the Best of Eastbourne to life. His knowledge of the town is second to none, many times have i asked him "do you know anybody that ?? " and he instantly comes up with a brilliant local business. For a small business like ours he is brilliant to have an association with. Thank you David for all your help :-)
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David is so positive and really makes a huge effort to keep Eastbourne Businesses supported and promoted. He has been a great source of help to me as i set up a new business.
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David is a word of mouth specialist. This means when he know something is good he will tell everyone about it. Not only through face to face contact but also through Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook and arranges get together so everyone meets and get to know each other personally and learn what we all offer locally he is well known now in the Town and very well respected by all lots of people say what he dose is not just putting Eastbourne on the map but everyone he knows he makes each of them feel very special in what they offer and in these hard times he is a tonic and a pleasure to know.
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Wow what can I say about David. One of the most hard working people I think I have met. He is an excellent networker on behalf of the members of The Best Of Eastbourne and Buy Local. He seems to know EVERYONE and can quickly think of a provider for any need.
Its not just David that makes The Best Of Eastbourne work though. The testimonials are a great way for customers to feedback, the website is neat, tidy and easy to navigate and the community spirit generated by the members is great.
Its not just David that makes The Best Of Eastbourne work though. The testimonials are a great way for customers to feedback, the website is neat, tidy and easy to navigate and the community spirit generated by the members is great.
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David is PRO-ACTIVE with a capital P. If you want your business to get noticed, to be talked about in the right way and to be represented David is your man!!
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As a relatively new business, we've been trying out a range of different networking and promotional opportunities around Eastbourne.
I liked the concept of thebestof, and having David behind it is a massive bonus! David has an unquenchable enthusiasm and a passion for profitable business that directly benefits his members.
I recently attended my first members event and made really helpful contacts - one that could lead possibly the most significant piece of work yet.
So far, thebestof Eastbourne has been the most effective networking group I've joined!
I liked the concept of thebestof, and having David behind it is a massive bonus! David has an unquenchable enthusiasm and a passion for profitable business that directly benefits his members.
I recently attended my first members event and made really helpful contacts - one that could lead possibly the most significant piece of work yet.
So far, thebestof Eastbourne has been the most effective networking group I've joined!
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As a relatively new business, we've been trying out a range of different networking and promotional opportunities around Eastbourne.
I liked the concept of thebestof, and having David behind it is a massive bonus! David has an unquenchable enthusiasm and a passion for profitable business that directly benefits his members.
I recently attended my first members event and made really helpful contacts - one that could lead possibly the most significant piece of work yet.
So far, thebestof Eastbourne has been the most effective networking group I've joined!
I liked the concept of thebestof, and having David behind it is a massive bonus! David has an unquenchable enthusiasm and a passion for profitable business that directly benefits his members.
I recently attended my first members event and made really helpful contacts - one that could lead possibly the most significant piece of work yet.
So far, thebestof Eastbourne has been the most effective networking group I've joined!
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I searched the Web and Twitter for some personal investment advice I required but drew a blank. After spotting David Ruddle on Twitter and the Best of Eastbourne, I thought he might be able to help. I emailed David and received an almost immediate response. After a brief email exchange David assessed my needs and provided a contact with a local agency which he knew was reliable. The contact proved an excellent recommendation and David's judgement was absolutely spot on.
As a complete bonus David mentioned he had another contact who provided a service in my own Industry. Again David's assessment of fit was perfectly correct and this has the potential of multi million pound business.
I can thoroughly recommend David Ruddle as a Business to Business contact specialist who has an impressive networking portfolio.
As a complete bonus David mentioned he had another contact who provided a service in my own Industry. Again David's assessment of fit was perfectly correct and this has the potential of multi million pound business.
I can thoroughly recommend David Ruddle as a Business to Business contact specialist who has an impressive networking portfolio.
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