SBB – Sparky Returns

27 November
It was pleasing to welcome back former SBBer Tony Bewers for a visit. Tony’s business, PMR Electrical based in Colchester covers all Essex, Herts and London. Having collaborated with WiFi security expert Eric Chorley (Guardhome), he came along to the SBB to lend support. PMR Electrical focus on commercial installations, consequently if you know [...]

SBB – No Pressure

During the past few weeks, four local executives joined our LI group. Representing sectors from assurance, insurance, transportation and IT, their combined expertise range human resources, document management and risk assessment. Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome RAM Mailing, digital printer Magic Mouse and designers Adam Lord and Mischievous Media to our Twitter site.
First time visitors [...]

SBB’s Pool of Talent

The pool of talent drawn to SBB continues to develop. Experts in ICT, security, procurement, marketing and business support gather every other week to share their knowledge. Present at this week’s meeting for their first visit were Ray Snow, MD of Res Info-Tech and Company Doctor Martin Smith. Moreover, Kendlebell’s MD Norma Ingle made a [...]

SBB – More Offers and Discounts

A contingent of twenty members and guests attended the latest SBB to discuss business, network and introduce their businesses. Geoff Todd, director of award winning landscape gardeners Terra Firma described his exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tim Davey, from photographers Flux Studio explained how their expertise of still life and pack-shots help sell designer [...]

SBB – Specs Offer!

4th September 09
Friday’s SBB meeting welcomed guests Simon Rose owner of Rose Optometrists and Business Link Adviser Tony Barritt.
Rose Optometrists are in the process of enlarging their Harlow outlet to compliment their existing stores in Waltham Cross, Ilford and Hackney. In addition to providing expert optical treatments they also offer sports vision assessments and work with [...]

SBB – Essex Business Excellence

Regulars of Stansted Business Breakfast are delighted to congratulate Jenny Cook, Marketing Director at Bird Luckin who became a chartered marketer earlier this month. Well done Jenny!
Bird Luckin Accountants, supporters of local business in Essex are major sponsors of the forthcoming Essex Business Excellence awards. Those of us at SBB will be especially interested in [...]

SBB Bite-Size Masterclass

7th August 09
The latest SBB breakfast followed a different format to the regular meetings by accommodating face-to-face discussions and a valuable bite-size seminar.
The purpose of these individual meetings was to learn a little more about your partner’s business, share knowledge, offer advice and discuss common problems. Owners running SME’s rarely get the opportunity to discuss [...]

SBB – Top Glass

10th July 09
This week David Hatmil (ICTS Security) demonstrated the value of SBB by describing how Rob Thacker (Pound Gates) and he collaborated to secure a substantial business deal for his new company. Moreover, we have many other examples of successful business and referrals between members and their associates.
The group enjoyed another healthy turnout and [...]

SBB’s Style Guru

12th June
Dennis Litgens from Network Deployments presided over another well-attended SBB meeting. New visitors included Norma Ingle representing Kendlebell, Debbie Watkins from Harlow Occupational Health Service and Kevin Daniels, Access to Profit.
We also had the pleasure of meeting Cathy Prested for the first time!
Have you considered Race Nights, Poker Evenings, Blackjack and Roulette for fund raising events, corporate [...]

SBB – On-hold branding

29th May, Stansted Radisson
This weeks meeting coincided with schools half term, consequently we were a little light of numbers. However, David Hatmil chaired, with Eric Chorley (Guardhome) in support – see picture.
We were pleased to see Fred Lane, Chip&Pin, Debbie Watkins (HOHS) and Jan from Bird Luckin again.
After breakfast, we adjourned to meeting room 16 [...]