'Networking' may be seen as a very 21st Century concept, but in reality it has always been the lifeblood of a successful business - it's just that it used to be called 'word of mouth!'

However you label it, raising and maintaining your business profile and developing contacts and relationships with both clients and like-minded business people will always maximise your company's potential.

Business Surgeries 

Harts Limited is a vibrant, modern company who hold bi-monthly Business Surgeries at their Macclesfield office. They set up The Business Club to give not just their clients, but other local businesses guidance and help, and these free surgeries aim to contribute to the success and prosperity of your Company. The November Networking event promises to be a pre Christmas cracker!

Date:

Thursday 17 November
Venue: The Hunting Lodge, Adlington Hall
Time: 12.00-14.00
Cost: £20.00pp

Guest speaker is Dawn Gibbins, MBE, also known as a ‘Secret Millionaire’ in the Channel 4 series and recently crowned Business Person of the Year 2011 at the Cheshire Business Awards. Dawn will recall how she made her business a success by ‘Daring to be different’ and will inspire entrepreneurs and business leaders to step up and deliver their true worth - whilst not losing themselves along the way.

This networking event run by Harts Limited and solicitors SAS Daniels LLP, is a relaxed and informal way to meet local business people.

Please click here for further information.

The Business Hub

Also a valuable source of advice aimed at new start up businesses and those considering self employment, The Business Hub are informal coffee mornings held at various locations in the Macclesfield and Congleton area.

Again offering networking opportunities combined with the chance to speak one to one with a Blue Orchid Business advisor and Cheshire East Council's Enterprise Coach, dates and times of Business Hub meetings can be found on thebestof Macclesfield's Events page.

Speakeasy

A further opportunity to get your Macclesfield business noticed is through Andrew Thorp's monthly Speakeasy networking events. Not to be confused with the monthly Open Mic nights at the Snow Goose (although every occasion is an opportunity!), Andrew helps local business owners in Macclesfield and the North West improve their communication skills and develop their personal brand, placing emphasis on building stong, long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships through developing confident, engaging presentation skills.

Speakeasy events take place in Macclesfield from 6:00pm until 8:15pm every month; please visit Speakeasy's feature for dates and locations.

So don't let your business falter or stand still, the development opportunities are out there. And if you check our Business Directory, chances are you'll find more business and services offering the potential to network right here on these pages!