Looking to connect with other business professionals in the Saltash area? Don’t miss the next G12 Business Club Networking Event on Monday, 13th November, held at the China Fleet Country Club in partnership with Dawes Accountants.

This is a great opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and create new business connections that can help your business grow.

🌟 Event Details: 📅 Date: Monday, 13th November
📍 Venue: China Fleet Country Club, Saltash
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Whether you’re a seasoned networker or new to the scene, this event is designed to foster collaboration and build lasting relationships in the business community. Come along, enjoy a morning of quality conversations, and let’s help each other succeed.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today! 👉 Saltash Business Networking Event

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Streamlining Our Business Networking Events with Ticket Tailor: Why You Should Consider It for Your Events

by G12 Marketing

August 21, 2024

When it comes to organizing business networking events, efficiency and ease of use are key. That’s why, we’ve chosen to manage our event ticketing through Ticket Tailor, a platform that has truly simplified our event management process.

If you’ve ever attended one of our events, you’ve experienced firsthand how smooth the registration process is. From buying tickets to receiving event reminders, Ticket Tailor ensures everything runs seamlessly, allowing us to focus on what matters most—facilitating meaningful connections among our members.

But Ticket Tailor isn’t just easy for us as organizers; it’s designed with attendees in mind too. The user-friendly interface makes it simple for anyone to purchase tickets, whether they’re tech-savvy or not. Plus, with no unnecessary fees tacked on to the ticket price, it remains a cost-effective option for everyone involved.

One of the standout features of Ticket Tailor is its flexibility. It allows us to customize the ticketing process to fit the unique needs of each event we host. Whether we’re organizing a small, intimate gathering or a large-scale networking conference, Ticket Tailor scales with us, offering the tools and support we need every step of the way.

For those managing events, another major benefit of Ticket Tailor is the detailed reporting and analytics it provides. This feature gives us valuable insights into ticket sales, attendee demographics, and overall event performance, helping us make informed decisions for future events.

If you’re involved in organizing events—whether for business networking, community groups, or any other type of gathering—we highly recommend giving Ticket Tailor a try. The platform’s simplicity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal solution for anyone looking to streamline their event management process.

Ready to see how Ticket Tailor can benefit your events? Visit Ticket Tailor’s website and discover how easy it is to get started. We’ve been thrilled with our experience, and we’re confident you will be too!

By choosing Ticket Tailor, we’ve not only enhanced the experience for our attendees but also made event management a breeze for our team. We’re excited to continue using this platform as we grow and expand our networking opportunities, and we encourage you to explore what Ticket Tailor can do for your events.

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Exciting News for all Renewing and New Members

by G12 Marketing

August 16, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our networking group is now offering an incredible new benefit to all members upon joining or renewing their membership: 2 Free Wills provided by Chris Isaac of Secure Inheritance 📝✨

That’s right—along with all the other fantastic membership offers, you can now secure peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones with professionally prepared wills, absolutely free. It’s just one more way we’re adding value to your membership!

But that’s not all! 🌳 For every new or renewed membership, we also plant a tree—contributing to a greener future for all. 🌍💚

Join or renew today to take advantage of this amazing offer and continue to enjoy the benefits of being part of our vibrant networking community.

Let’s grow together—personally, professionally, and sustainably! 🌱

#Networking #MembershipBenefits #FreeWills #Sustainability #Community #GrowTogether

Small print:

The current price of a standard will is £139 per person inc VAT, The offer is valid for 3 months from the date of joining or renewal, Members may gift the free wills to family or friends with the same 3 months validity.

The nature of the service is that Chris will visit the member or their recipient at their homes to guide them through the process and take their instructions. He would revisit a few weeks later to supervise the signing and witnessing of the completed documents. Some exceptions may have to be made if the recipient of their free wills is in a remote location. In that case he would offer a Zoom or Telephone consultation.

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CRM for Small Business

by G12 Marketing

August 13, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing customer relationships efficiently can be a game-changer. This is where Capsule CRM comes in. Whether you’re a small business owner, a sales professional, or part of a larger team, Capsule CRM can help you streamline your processes, boost productivity, and foster stronger customer relationships. Here’s why you should consider integrating Capsule CRM into your business strategy.

1. Centralized Customer Information:

Capsule CRM allows you to keep all your customer information in one place. From contact details to communication history, everything is easily accessible and organized. This centralized system ensures that everyone in your team is on the same page, improving collaboration and reducing the risk of information being lost or overlooked.

2. Easy to Use:

One of the standout features of Capsule CRM is its user-friendly interface. The platform is designed to be intuitive, so you and your team can get up and running quickly without the need for extensive training. This means you can focus more on building relationships and less on navigating complex software.

3. Powerful Task Management:

With Capsule CRM, you can create and assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress, all within the same platform. This task management feature helps ensure that nothing falls through the cracks, and your team stays on top of their responsibilities.

4. Effective Sales Pipeline Management:

Capsule CRM provides a clear visual representation of your sales pipeline, making it easier to track opportunities and identify where each prospect is in the sales process. This visibility helps you prioritize your efforts, close deals faster, and make more informed decisions.

5. Customizable to Fit Your Needs:

Every business is unique, and Capsule CRM understands that. The platform offers a high level of customization, allowing you to tailor it to meet your specific needs. From custom fields to personalized views, you can configure Capsule CRM to work the way you do.

6. Seamless Integration:

Capsule CRM integrates seamlessly with a wide range of other tools and platforms, including email clients, marketing automation tools, and accounting software. This integration capability helps create a cohesive workflow, saving you time and reducing the risk of data silos.

7. Insightful Reporting:

Data-driven decisions are crucial in today’s business landscape. Capsule CRM’s reporting features provide you with valuable insights into your sales performance, customer interactions, and overall business health. These insights can help you identify trends, optimize your strategies, and drive growth.

8. Secure and Reliable:

Capsule CRM takes data security seriously. With robust security measures and regular updates, you can be confident that your customer information is safe and secure. Plus, their reliable support team is always ready to assist you with any questions or issues.

Conclusion:

Capsule CRM is more than just a tool for managing customer relationships; it’s a comprehensive solution designed to enhance your business operations. By centralizing information, streamlining processes, and providing valuable insights, Capsule CRM helps you build stronger customer relationships and drive business success.

Ready to take your customer relationship management to the next level? Explore Capsule CRM today and see how it can transform your business.

For more information or to schedule a demo, visit Capsule CRM’s website.

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Congratulations to Our Tree-Planting Certificate Recipients!

by Alistair Gleave

July 20, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that four of our G12 Business Networking Club members have been honored with certificates for their contribution to tree planting! This recognition comes as a result of either joining our network or renewing their membership. 🎉

A special thank you to Zoe Partridge from Moor Trees for presenting these certificates and highlighting the positive environmental impact our members are making. 🌿

Our Honored Members:

Tim Burling from Two Moors Finance
Gerry Bolt from G3 Promotions
Pete Egglestone from fit20
Duncan Salisbury-Jones from Navigation Financial Planning

Each of these members has shown a commitment not only to their business growth but also to sustainability and giving back to the environment. By planting trees, they are helping to create a greener future for all of us. 🌍

At G12 Business Networking Club, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting both local businesses and the environment. We are proud to partner with Moor Trees to make a tangible difference.

Join us in congratulating these outstanding members for their dedication and positive impact! Let’s continue to grow our network and our plant a forest together.

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Life is a Journey, sitting in comfort should be your priority

by G12 Marketing

July 15, 2024

I suspect anyone who makes a living selling higher quality products understands the challenge of making people understand why they should spend more money on their product, than on a similar looking product elsewhere.

Henry Ford once said that ‘If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.’

We’ve all seen and been in enough cars to understand that Mercedes Benz build a better car than Fiat. It’ll last longer, go further on a litre of fuel and offer a more pleasant visceral experience. It will of course cost more to purchase, so the customer has to decide if they’re going to spend enough time in their car to justify the initial outlay. And in general we’ll find that a professional who needs a car for work and maybe does over 30k miles a year appreciate the benefits the Mercedes brings to their work and life, and will be more tempted to invest in the better product. And if they keep the Mercedes for long enough, at the end of its life it will likely not have cost any more than the Fiat per mile, as well as being a better tool to work and live with.

But car manufacturers know they can’t sell enough cars with a message that one has a better mpg than the other, it’s just not tempting enough, so they create adverts that make you believe your life will look and be better if you make that investment. It won’t of course, but you will have a more comfortable journey, be less likely to break down, use less fuel and all of that does help with productivity. But it’s a boring story. This gets to the heart of my problem. With the greatest of respect, few people have any idea what a chair can do and how good it can be. So we check it has the features we know about, select the colour, filter by price, and Bezos is your uncle, a new chair rolls off the back of a van 24 hours later. And after 6 years selling chairs, I’ve not yet seen an advert for one that makes a compelling reason for you to buy a better one.

So here’s what I’m doing about it.

I will bring the world’s best office chair (there are of course varying opinions on this, but this is my offer so I’m not interested in those for now) to your office, at home or at work.

Then 48 hours later, I’ll come and collect it again.
All you have to do is use it and not spill coffee on it.
Anyone, within 20 miles of Exeter.

Contact me direct: Paul Skinner

Phone: 01392 202012

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.backworld.co.uk/

Offer expires 31st Dec 2024

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Mastering Your 60-Second Business Pitch: Tips for Networking Success!

by Alistair Gleave

June 26, 2024

A powerful 60-second pitch can make all the difference at networking events. It’s your chance to make a memorable first impression and spark interest in your business. Here’s how to craft and deliver an amazing pitch:

1. Start with a Hook:

Grab attention from the get-go with a compelling opening line. This could be a question, a startling fact, or a brief story that relates to your business.

Example: “Did you know that 80% of businesses struggle with online visibility? At Gleave Media, we turn that around.”

2. Clearly State What You Do:

Be concise and clear about what your business offers. Avoid jargon and make sure it’s easily understandable.

Example: “We specialize in digital marketing solutions that boost your online presence and drive traffic to your website.”

3. Highlight Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP):

What sets your business apart from the competition? Focus on your unique strengths and benefits.

Example: “Unlike other agencies, we offer tailored strategies that are data-driven and focused on your specific industry needs.”

4. Share a Quick Success Story:

Illustrate your impact with a brief example of how you’ve helped a client achieve their goals.

Example: “Recently, we helped a local retailer increase their online sales by 50% in just three months.”

5. End with a Call to Action:

Wrap up your pitch by inviting your audience to connect with you or learn more.

Example: “If you’re looking to enhance your online presence and drive growth, let’s chat. Visit our website or connect with me after the event!”

6. Practice Makes Perfect:

Rehearse your pitch until it flows naturally and fits within the 60-second timeframe. Confidence and clarity are key!

7. Engage and Be Enthusiastic:

Show your passion for your business. Enthusiasm is contagious and can leave a lasting impression.

Example Pitch:

“Did you know that 80% of businesses struggle with online visibility? At Gleave Media,, we turn that around. We specialize in digital marketing solutions that boost your online presence and drive traffic to your website. Unlike other agencies, we offer tailored strategies that are data-driven and focused on your specific industry needs. Recently, we helped a local retailer increase their online sales by 50% in just three months. If you’re looking to enhance your online presence and drive growth, let’s chat and connect with me”

Remember:

Keep it concise.
Be clear and engaging.
Practice your delivery.
Show your passion.

Good luck, and happy networking!

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Ben Rotherhay from The Value Engine

by G12 Marketing

June 20, 2024

Yesterday, G12 Networking welcomed Ben from The Value Engine to present at their business breakfast event hosted by Alistair Gleave. Ben had the challenge of delivering an informative, actionable, and entertaining talk to energise the attendees while they enjoyed their morning coffee and breakfast.

As an entrepreneur, Ben knows no one wants to sit through a dry, theoretical business lecture first thing in the morning. Instead, he aimed to provide a simple, actionable roadmap for increasing profits and sustainable business growth without the endless grind of all-nighters.

With just 15 minutes for his presentation, Ben made it engaging and memorable by breaking it down into five key steps:

Start with the end goal in mind
Get niched – trying to be everything for everyone leads to nothing
Start with the customer and work backwards
Build the smart machine
Schedule weekly time to plan for the future

Ben hustled through all 5 of those game-changing concepts in his short 15-minute window! He even managed to sneak in a few bites of the breakfast spread.

The engaged audience loved Ben’s energetic and straight-talking style as he shared proven strategies for sustainable business growth. Thanks to Alistair for hosting and inviting such a great speaker. And thanks to Tony Cobley for capturing some brilliant photos from the event.

It was an awesome morning exchanging entrepreneurial ideas over coffee and croissants with Ben and the other motivated G12 Networking attendees.

You can see Ben’s presentation here: G12 Presentation

If you want to learn more about Ben or his business growth consultancy, The Value Engine, you can visit his website at www.thevalueengine.co.uk.

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Asset Finance our May talk by Two Moors Finance

by G12 Marketing

May 24, 2024

For our May meeting we had a 10 minute talk by member Tim Burling from Two Moors Finance all about Asset Finance. Tim has been a member for a few years & still has the first email that we sent him back in 2020!!!!

To share such information normally involves a conversation between a couple of people, however in this case he created a 26 way discussion which meant all were engaged & that way it avoided a regurgitation of 39 years of knowledge.

Whoever knew that asset finance was so interesting!!! Every customer is different, they are buying a broad range of assets that require to be funded in a way that is understandable & right for their business as well as the asset. He presented by way of an interactive quiz style where questions were posed & then answered with explanations making it suitable for all in whatever stage they are in their business journeys.

There are multiple options available to any business when looking to fund their latest purchase, the first challenge is to ascertain whether it qualifies for finance & the internet can be of a great help. However the best solution for most either involves a bank manager or someone like Tim, an Asset Finance broker. He worked for a bank before running his own business & he left the bank when he was being told that in the future we would engage with clients via IT which didn’t necessarily include the phone…

Tim sees all clients on a face to face basis & works with them to allow them access to funding solutions & he explains those in plain English & presents what they want to a bank to obtain finance, he earns a commission on that transaction which is paid by the bank/funder, never the client.

So when you or someone you know is looking to purchase some type of asset, a new car, a van, truck, fork lift, computer, tractor, digger, bread oven, cocktail bar, herd of cows, new factory, solar panels, in fact practically anything, please give Tim a thought & see what he can offer in terms of realising your dreams.

You can find Tim’s contact details on his member page here.

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The Devon Clinic 3 Peaks Challenge

by G12 Marketing

May 10, 2024

Picture this: scaling the highest peaks of Scotland and Wales within a mere 24 hours. Yes, that is right – just 24 hours in one day to conquer Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Mount Snowdon and it’s all to help people who have lived with Domestic Abuse, whether it is current or historic.

#24HourChallenge #TheDevonClinic #24for24 #SupportOurCause

The Devon Clinic is a local charity that ensures all our work is for the benefit of the local community, and any funds we receive are reinvested into the services provided by our Clinic to support people with their mental health and well-being. Our aim is to be able to provide accessible, affordable, compassionate and evidence-based care to everyone in our local community.

The people undertaking this adventure leave Torbay on Wednesday, July 10th, as they journey to Fort William, Scotland, gearing up for the challenge’s start at 6 am on Thursday, July 11th. First up, Ben Nevis! After conquering Scotland’s peak, they will be whisked away to Cumbria for Scafell Pike, and then off to tackle Mount Snowdon, all within the 24for24 timeline. The clock ticks as they push their limits, aiming to have reached the summit and got back down Mount Snowdon by 6 am on Friday, July 12th.

But their journey does not end there – back to Devon they go, to the Mason Arms in Torquay, for a well-deserved celebration with a quiz and live music.

It is a feat that seems daunting, but with your support, they can do it! Every donation counts, supporting every step they take can help so many people in our local community. Let us rally together, share their journey, and make a difference. Join us in cheering them on, every step of the way!

Let us say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to

Rob O ‘Neil and George Holman from O’Neil & Holman Painting and Decorating who painted the clinic for us.
Craig Washington from CWPT Exercise & Nutrition, who has the gargantuan task of helping our founder run his first ever marathon at the tender age of 60
Chris Penney from Signco, a local signmaker who did The Devon Clinics’ windows
Arron Graham from The Fire Protection Group who supplies our fire extinguishers and fire protection
Matt, Tamsin Philip who is a sports therapist from Personal Best Therapy and providing treatments on a donation basis to help the clinic.
Dean Cartright from Cartwright Coffee who is producing a rather delicious ‘Devon Clinic Blend’ of coffee with a percentage of profit going to the clinic.
Pal Zoltan from Bloomin Gardens & Landscapes
Matt Crosscombe from Prestige Coatings Ltd,
Simon Putt from Devon Tree Services
Chris Parker from RhinoPlay

and let’s not forget Pauline Astle from Pauline’s Plants who donated some hanging baskets to brighten up the outside of the clinic. Pauline will be helping with the driving to Scotland and back to Devon via the Lake District and Snowdonia.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/devon-clinic-3-peaks

#24HourChallenge #TheDevonClinic #24for24 #SupportOurCause

At The Devon Clinic, we are here for everyone, regardless of your age or background, who are facing a myriad of mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression. We support many survivors of trauma and abuse, offering them a path towards healing and empowerment. Our commitment to our community goes beyond just providing a listening ear; we offer a diverse range of talking therapies and complementary treatments tailored to the needs of local individuals, ensuring their mental health and well-being are prioritized.

We have therapies provided by Psychologists, Counsellors, Hypnotherapists, Wellbeing Practitioners, and we also provide complementary treatments for wellbeing, such as Allergy testing, Equine Therapy, Homeopathy, Massage, Reiki, Scenar Treatment (pain management) and Sound healing. Our aim is to strive to provide a unique collaborative approach to anyone accessing our services. By having many different practitioners with different expertise within the Clinic, we can help you find the most appropriate support with the right practitioner here.

Your support means the world to us! Whether it is through grants or donations, every contribution can make a significant impact on those reaching out for assistance. We have witnessed firsthand how our work transforms lives and strengthens families. With your help, we can do even more. Currently, we are striving to raise at least £10,000 for The Devon Clinic, enabling us to continue serving our local community. Please join us in this vital mission!

Join Us for Saltash Business Networking with Dawes Accountants!

Streamlining Our Business Networking Events with Ticket Tailor: Why You Should Consider It for Your Events

Exciting News for all Renewing and New Members

CRM for Small Business

1. Centralized Customer Information:

2. Easy to Use:

3. Powerful Task Management:

4. Effective Sales Pipeline Management:

5. Customizable to Fit Your Needs:

6. Seamless Integration:

7. Insightful Reporting:

8. Secure and Reliable:

Conclusion:

Congratulations to Our Tree-Planting Certificate Recipients!

Our Honored Members:

Life is a Journey, sitting in comfort should be your priority

Mastering Your 60-Second Business Pitch: Tips for Networking Success!

1. Start with a Hook:

2. Clearly State What You Do:

3. Highlight Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP):

4. Share a Quick Success Story:

5. End with a Call to Action:

6. Practice Makes Perfect:

7. Engage and Be Enthusiastic:

Example Pitch:

Remember:

Ben Rotherhay from The Value Engine

Asset Finance our May talk by Two Moors Finance

The Devon Clinic 3 Peaks Challenge

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