G12 Selekt Business Referral November

by Alistair Gleave

September 2, 2024

Join us on Wednesday 6th November from 9.30 am at the Dolphin Hotel in Bovey Tracey for our November G12 Selekt Business Networking Referral event.

G12 Business Networking in Devon aims to be the best business network you can attend, it doesn’t matter if you’re a startup, sole trader, entrepreneur, or a member of a larger team, you’ll love the relaxed, informal environment.

We’ve expanded this successful format to now offer a Selekt Business Referral group as well as our usual last Wednesday of the month business networking event – October event is here.

For this second G12 Selekt meeting, you’re invited to join other business professionals in our community, who contribute to the mutual success of all members.

The meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to:

Expand Your Network: Connect with a diverse group of professionals, potential clients, and collaborators from various industries.
Generate Qualified Referrals: Access to a pool of referrals that can lead to new business opportunities and partnerships.
Build Trust and Credibility: Establish yourself as a trusted resource within the community by consistently providing and receiving valuable referrals.
Enhance Visibility: Increase your business’s visibility and brand awareness among a targeted audience of decision-makers and influencers.
Learn and Grow: Gain insights from industry experts and peers that can help you refine your networking skills and business strategies.
Accelerate Business Growth: Leverage the power of referrals to accelerate your business growth and achieve your professional goals.
Supportive Community: Join a supportive community of like-minded professionals who are invested in each other’s success and willing to collaborate.

G12 Selekt Meeting Agenda

Welcome and Introduction
Member Introductions and Business Pitches
Referral Exchange and Networking
Discussion on Group Goals and Future Meetings
Q&A and Closing Remarks

We are committed to creating a dynamic and supportive environment where each member can thrive. Your participation would be a valuable addition to our group, and we are excited to see the synergies that can be created through our collective efforts.

The meeting fee includes a fabulous cooked breakfast with a vegetarian and vegan option all with ample tea and coffee all cooked for us – what could be better than that.

Also, any refunds will be by request only, the chances are if you’ve said that you’re coming and have paid then we will have paid for your refreshments in advance – we hope you understand.

Note: Right of admission is reserved, registering delegates will be screened to ensure the correct audience is in attendance.

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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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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

September Dartmoor Business Networking

by Alistair Gleave

June 24, 2024

Join us on Wednesday 25th September from 9.30 am at The Dolphin Hotel in Bovey Tracey for our September Breakfast meeting.

G12 Business Networking in Devon is aiming to be the best business network you can attend, it doesn’t matter if you’re a startup, sole trader, entrepreneur or a member of a larger team, you’ll love the relaxed, informal environment.

We’ve been to the Dolphin Hotel many times and we’re in our own dedicated conference room away from the hotels’ paying guests. So for this event, we’ll have privacy and the same superb standard of service with a fabulous breakfast and bottomless tea and coffees.

As always we will be working to our meeting format that includes three guaranteed 10 min 1-2-1 conversations with people you choose – this unlocks so many great opportunities!

G12 has no membership fees and no compulsory attendance or forced referrals its just great networking and an opportunity to meet lots of other local business people. So why not come along and join this vibrant group, we’d love to meet you…

Agenda for our Dartmoor G12 Business Networking Meeting

Arrive at 9.30am

9.30 – 9.55 Open Networking & 60 seconds

9.55 – 10.10 Breakfast is served

10.10 – 10.20 completion of the 60 second round

10.30 – Our Speaker is Lisa Budd from Lisa the DPO who will be talking to us about the basics of data protection and how to avoid those pitfalls.

You’ll learn…

A quick reminder of what the UK GDPR is all about and how they fit in to your day-2-day tasks!
Tips and tricks to avoid those basic errors that land business in the bad books of the ICO.
A look at some interesting stats!
Your action plan for future compliance.

10.30 – 11.20 am our networking 1-2-1 opportunity

11.30 am – we close the meeting

This includes a fabulous cooked breakfast with a vegetarian and vegan option all with ample tea and coffee all cooked for us – what could be better than that!

We’d love to meet you at the next Glorious 12th+ meeting, we always try to keep the costs to a minimum so all members get maximum value hence why there may be a pay online price and pay on the door price which could be different. Also, any refunds will be by request only, the chances are if you’ve said that you’re coming and have paid then we will have paid for your refreshments in advance – we hope you understand.

Note: Right of admission is reserved, registering delegates will be screened to ensure the correct audience is in attendance.

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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!

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The first three G12 Business Networking Club Members with Moortrees Certificates!

by G12 Marketing

March 27, 2024

We are thrilled to announce a special milestone in our G12 Business Networking Club journey as we celebrate the dedication and commitment of three outstanding members. Join us in congratulating Stuart Ashdown, Sarah White and Ian Molloy, who have each been presented with their certificates from Moortrees as renewing or new members of our South Devon Business Networking group.

At the heart of our networking club lies a commitment to fostering meaningful connections, facilitating growth, and nurturing a spirit of collaboration. It is through the dedication and active participation of all our members that our group continues to thrive and evolve.

We are proud of our partnership with Moor Trees, a local charity dedicated to restoring native woodland on Dartmoor and as part of this partnership, G12 will plant a tree for every new member who joins the group.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Stuart, Sarah and Ian for their ongoing commitment to the G12 Business Networking Club. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to connect and collaborate have enriched our community immeasurably.

As we celebrate this momentous occasion, let us reflect on the power of connection, the importance of collaboration, and the impact that each of us can make when we come together with a shared purpose.

May our trees stand as a testament to our contributions and serve as a reminder of the growth, strength, and resilience of our G12 Business Networking Club family.

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Professional Headshot Photography

by Alistair Gleave

March 22, 2024

G12 member, Tony Cobley set up his professional headshot photography studio at our well attended March networking meeting at the Dartmoor Lodge in Ashburton, Devon.

Tony provided headshot photo shoots for 9 of our members, all able to take as long as they required and pick several favourite shots.

Tony said: “G12 is a great networking group for me as I like the flexibility of attending as often as I like without pressure and the well-structured yet informal format. I’ve met several lovely new clients through the groups and some excellent new suppliers and collaborators.”

Find out more at www.tonycobley.com

Sarah White VA

by Alistair Gleave

March 11, 2024

One of the lessons I have learnt over many years in a family business is that just because you can do something, it doesn’t mean you should be doing it. As business owners we are very good at taking responsibility for everything and just plain putting in the hard graft needed. But there are times when accepting help is good for your business, good for your productivity and very good for your sanity!

With a focus on bookkeeping, I provide a full range of administrative support services – email, diary and event coordination; minute taking, transcription and data entry; document creation, compliance, record keeping; and of course, invoicing, debt follow up, supplier management, bank reconciliation, preparation of the books ready for the accountant, payroll and VAT returns.

Know you need some administrative support but not sure how it would work for you? That’s great – let’s have a call/zoom/coffee and chat about ways we can work together. I offer packages from 2 hours a month upwards plus ad hoc projects so can fit with your plans and budget.

Mobile: 07894340473

Email [email protected]

Website: www.sarahwhiteva.co.uk

G12 Selekt Business Referral November

Exciting News for all Renewing and New Members

Congratulations to Our Tree-Planting Certificate Recipients!

Our Honored Members:

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

September Dartmoor Business Networking

Asset Finance our May talk by Two Moors Finance

The Devon Clinic 3 Peaks Challenge

The first three G12 Business Networking Club Members with Moortrees Certificates!

Professional Headshot Photography

Sarah White VA

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