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"I am a member and have been of a number of networks. I have found certain networks to be strictly business-focused for the sale. On the other hand, certain other clubs are purely a social get together. I have found that by becoming a member of my local BoB club, I am a lot more relaxed and comfortable in meeting each member individually. This has allowed me to nurture good relationships in a very short period of time. In fact, I have already secured a sale to cover the cost of my annual membership. I wholeheartedly recommend all entrepreneurs who wish to secure business success to learn the art of networking and find their nearest BoB club to practice it in."

Harun Rabbani, Training 4 Thought Ltd

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"For me, BoB clubs have opened yet more doors into the world of effective marketing.
For my company BoB club is, and remains, a priority marketing tool for my business and you make a lot of new friends along the way!"

Spencer Roberts, Smooth - The Creative Design Company.

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"I find that the meetings are always a joy to attend which is important in the mornings. All members have a great sense of humour and this leads to a very positive meeting. When I first started at Bob Club my 90 seconds wasn't anything to write home about. However, I can honestly say that over time my presentation skills have improved considerably and this is evident by the success of my recent 10 minute presentation.

It is always a joy to speak to other members and the BoB club organisation always encourage 1-2-1 meetings with members. I have found that these 1-2-1s have benefited me in a number of other ways apart from business, i.e. recently one of the members stated they were looking for a three bedroom house and it so happened that my sister had the ideal place. I have received many leads since joining BoB and I am confident that over time this will turn into business as the group becomes more aware of what I do.

The cost of membership is relatively cheap when compared to advertising. Where else would you get the sole attention of 30 members who could then go on to explain your services to their clients, colleagues, friends etc?

I have attended other clubs and have found them to be full of strict rules such as 'you must produce x amount of leads' and 'you must attend x amount of meetings'. It is unfortunate that these clubs forget that we are businesses and as such we do have other commitments. Also I for one do not want leads just for the sake of it or for people to just give me bogus leads in order to meet the rules - I am interested in real positive leads and I can say that is what BoB club encourages. As part of my business I have had to miss some meetings but have never felt at a disadvantage or felt that this has been seen as a negative. This proves that my BoB club is unique in that it understands individual business needs and in doing so provides a flexible forum for businesses to network."

Zeshan Raja - ZR Recruitment

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"I used to dread going to a breakfast meeting for my previous employer, and that was only once every two months. Most of the sales guys would spend weeks trying to think of an excuse to get out of it.

Since joining Zero Graphic Systems Limited, I've become a member of Business over Breakfast and I can honestly say that it's a great way to start my week. I actually look forward to getting up early on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

On my first day as a member, at Edgbaston Birmingham, I had to leave early to get to a pre-arranged appointment. During that afternoon I received a telephone call from a fellow member giving me details of a referral. Immediately I contacted them and... This is the best part... It felt as though I was talking to someone I had met before, not someone who I had never spoken to before.

We have now supplied them with a printer.

Upon delivery of the printer, my new customer asked me to contact a friend of theirs who was looking for a fax machine.

That's the power of good quality referrals!!!

I have also joined the Business over Breakfast club, Wolverhampton. Again on my first day, a member was looking for a photocopier for their accountancy practice. We offered the best competitive package, (remember, accountants are good with figures) Zentech have supplied them with their photocopier.

I do know that it will not be every week that I'll get great leads like that, 'not for the lack of members trying', but I also know that I am ready to pay next year's membership now!!!

In the five months since we started trading, Bob club is the best membership club Zentech are a part of, bar none.

And what a great feeling when a referral you have passed on becomes a client.

As well as a business breakfast, it’s gradually becoming a great group of friends. It's a genuine pleasure."

Chat Shergill - Zero Graphic Systems Limited

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"What can I say about the BOB Club...?

Wow. As a starter up it has given me the confidence to talk so early in the morning to a majority of people I have never met. I am able to sell my business with enthusiasm and confidence, to people who want to listen and my club becomes a form of my own sales team, as I do for them. We promote each other because we trust each other and that's what you need in Business - a strong rapport.

Each meeting is particularly well structured, smooth, informal, friendly and gives everyone a chance to say what they want. For myself, I have become more accurate, more simple and have improved greatly the way I tell the story of my business. Without the club, I would still be waiting by the phone for someone to ring. BoB club gives you the get out and go factor, making business work for you and after a Monday morning you can't help but go to work with your head held up high looking to strike a deal.

The best bit about BoB club is that you always know a man that can. So for potential customers especially for my service, I am able to give a quality referral to my members of the club and also have an even happier customer because they know I can work miracles!!! This strategic alliance with members is priceless.

I was told that my first year, I would be lucky to get 1 client, it has been 2 months and I have picked up business to cover my membership and clients that will stay with me for a long time. By being part of a club, my objectives have become so much greater than they would otherwise have been had I stayed isolated from such a fantastic club.

With Lifestyle Management, you cannot advertise, I could spend 1000s of pounds and get nothing. By networking with BoB clubs, I pick up business because I get the unique chance of meeting people and so the cost of BoB is so small - I think nothing of it.

There is no buzz greater than eating your breakfast and being given a piece of paper that may be worth a large amount of money.

And with BOB its positive all the way - not like cold calling when after 1 phone call - you feel low for the rest of the day - BoB is the opposite - it gives you an action to do.

So there you go - Join BoB and see what a difference it can make...."

Lucy Ormerod - SPS Lifestyle

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"I attended my first BoB club meeting as a guest on 19th July 2004 and immediately saw the benefits of becoming a member. A relaxed atmosphere, business minded people with a personal approach (a great achievement at 7am in the morning), a warm welcome, plus a cooked breakfast!!

The idea of allowing each person to introduce themselves and their business each week put me at ease straight away. I was able to view for myself the BoB format and the way people presented themselves. I'm used to speaking in public, but it helped to hear others introduce themselves in the first instance.

The referral system - what can I say about that other than brilliant! These were genuine referrals passed around the room as if to old friends. I was impressed and could see the possibilities, a unique way to network. Needless to say, I became a member the following week!

Networking can be tedious, impersonal, hard work for very little gain. At least with the BoB club there is no cold calling and you've almost got one foot in the door to begin with. In my capacity as a Professional Copy Writer, I've been able to book one to one consultations and make people aware that a writing service does exist for their sales and marketing purposes.

Each week as I present myself, I spread the "word" of writing to sell, not just to tell. I view this as a free means of advertising; if someone in the BoB club doesn't require my services then they may know of individuals or organisations that may.

Thanks for the introduction BoB Club. I hope to invite other people as my guests and allow them to see the benefits for themselves. Long may it continue."

James Pogson - PROLIFIK - Freelance Creative-Commercial Writing Service - Edgbaston Branch

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“I have been a member of Sutton Coldfield Business over Breakfast for nearly 6 months promoting the services of Insurance Broking and Risk Management on behalf of Jobson James and Associates Limited based in Edgbaston. BoB has been successful for three main reasons. Firstly I have secured new clients and grown my business from the referrals I have received from the other members. Secondly I have been able to raise my own and the companies profile within local ‘networking circles’ and I now find when meeting people for the first time, that BoB has been a fantastic way of improving our name awareness. Finally, whilst the emphasis is for everyone to pass business to one another, many new friends have been made along the way!”

Matthew Southall - Jobson James