A38 Selekt July Business Networking Referral Breakfast

by Alistair Gleave

May 14, 2025

Join us on Wednesday 9th July from 9.30 am at Endsleigh Garden Centre for our A38 G12 Selekt Business Networking Referral event – this is a starter group and all are welcome.

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 another Selekt Business Referral group as well as our usual last Wednesday of the month Big Breakfast business networking event.

For this first meeting, we’re inviting respected business professionals in our community, who we believe their presence would greatly enrich our group and contribute to the mutual success of all members.

Our A38 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.

G12 Selekt Teign Group Business Networking July

by Alistair Gleave

May 14, 2025

Join us on Wednesday 2nd July from 9.30 am at Cafe ODE on Ness Drive in Shaldon for our G12 Selekt Business Networking Referral event.

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.

For this 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:

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

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.

June Big Breakfast Business Networking

by Alistair Gleave

May 12, 2025

Join us on Wednesday 25th June from 9.30 am at Harcombe House in Chudleigh for our June Big Breakfast Business Networking 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.

This will be the second time at the Cockhaven Arms but we are in our own dedicated area 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 June 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 Jim Taylor from Cobalt – BT know that traditional phone lines are approaching the end of their useful life and have made a commitment to withdraw all of their copper products from the market by the end of January 2027. Many of us have had our landline phone number for years and really don’t want to lose it but at the same time, we want the faster internet speeds that Full Fibre Broadband can deliver. Fret not, Jim has the answer!

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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G12 Business Networking Christmas Lunch – A Festive Success

by Alistair Gleave

December 19, 2024

What a wonderful time we had at the G12 Business Networking Christmas Lunch! 🎅✨ A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the festive spirit.

We’re delighted to share that the raffle was a tremendous success, raising an incredible £620 for The Devon Clinic. Your generosity will go a long way in supporting the vital work they do for our community.

A special shoutout to all the businesses and members who donated prizes for the raffle—it wouldn’t have been possible without your support!

Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and looking forward to seeing you in the New Year for more networking and community-building!

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

A38 Selekt July Business Networking Referral Breakfast

G12 Selekt Teign Group Business Networking July

June Big Breakfast Business Networking

G12 Business Networking Christmas Lunch – A Festive Success

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

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