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A massive welcome to our Online Business to Business Magazine… Increasingly over the years our business colleagues have told us over and over that theirs is a business to business service Soooo….. We have listened and are proud to produce a monthly issue of ‘B2B 1st’ An online magazine specifically designed for and aimed at businesses selling to other businesses. Our remit has not changed - we still want to be the go to place for customers to find their local services but appreciate that some services are trade / business specific - so if you are a business looking for a business service we hope you have to look no farther than ‘B2B 1st’ ….AND if you cannot find the service you are looking for …. PLEASE let us know and we will find it for you…. AND make sure it is represented in forthcoming issues. ‘B2B 1st’ will reach in excess of 4,000 businesses (and growing monthly) by email DIRECT TO THEIR INBOX! It will feature on all Social Networking sites where we have a presence - and currently will reach some 11,000 business contacts in total. All adverts will feature in our ‘Power Hour’ features on Facebook, Linked in & Twitter. We will promote vigorously at any Networking meetings we attend and run. As with our printed magazines we will ensure the magazine has plenty of regular features the majority of which will be written by you our local business contributors if this may be of interest to your business please ask us about our ‘Feature Deals’. so check out our web site for the very We are also online at: latest info and an expanding directory of local businesses. We would like to make it very clear that completely self funding and Independent. We have no affiliation to any other publishing company. If you run a Biz… You Should be IN!! Don’t delay call today or text ‘advert’ to 07581 366 873 or 07789 390124 (Kay) and we will call you right back.
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Recon Electrical Recognised As One Of The BEST… continue to develop and grow our business as the best Independent electrical wholesaler nationally and recognition such as The Sheepbridge-based local independent electrical wholesaler this helps prove that beat off competition from a number dedication.” of national and international chains to receive highly commended in two The inaugural black tie awards ceremony, categories at the Electrical which was held in Wholesaler Awards 2014. Recon Electrical narrowly missed out on a London, was win Best Individual Wholesaler attended by more than 300 finalists. The ‘Oscars’ of the Branch and Best Electrical Wholesaler with 10 and Under electrical wholesale industry showcases the very best of what the Branches categories. electrical wholesale industry has to Recon Electrical’s Managing Director offer across products, personalities Andy Salvin, said “We are extremely and progress. The awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by pleased to have been highly commended. We were up against companies operating in all sectors of national and international chains, so the electrical wholesale industry. to have been recognised is testament to the hard work and dedication every The company has already made a big one of our staff puts into their role to impact amongst the area’s trades people after it formed the Chesterfield make us an outstanding company. Trades Hub in 2013 was launched to “A big thank you goes out to every bring the sector together to share member of our team. Our plans are to business and discuss upcoming projects in the town. Recon Electrical is now looking for larger premises to expand into. Andy added; “We want to expand on what we have in Chesterfield. Long term, we are looking at opening other branches and Local company recognised as one of the best at national awards Chesterfield’s Recon Electrical has been recognised as one of the best at a national industry awards ceremony.
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Balloons are on the up and so much fun‌ A question for you: Did you know that these then hover or walk around on their helium makes up 24% of the entire mass own making a great talking point at a of the universe? party. The bride and groom airwalkers are a great feature to have hovering around We only have 15 plants in the world that at a wedding reception. Balloon produce this gas and sadly there is an decorations Balloons can be used in so abundance in the universe but not on many ways from tall floor decorations, to earth, therefore the more important uses balloon stacks and just a 3 balloon for helium get priority. Anyway without bouquet on a table for a party can make such a difference to a room. Add getting to in to the helium shortage issues we will move onto the atching party tableware, party supplies and you have a themed party. fun side of balloons. Due to the shortage of helium manufacturers have Qualtex a huge balloon manufacturer in come up with helium saving the industry, have been developing new balloons, and more air-filled ranges of balloons over the years and have now got combinations including balloons, that balloon companies now can use in various colours, shapes, sizes, prints and their bouquets, decorations styles that can be used in conjunction with each other. They also have the and creating characters. classic ranges of plain colours, rounds, hello kitty airwalker. stars hearts in both small & Large Balloons offer a great visual, balloons. The new holographic range has uplifting WOW factor wether brought a bit of a sparkle to the foil your a child or adult and seeing a smile ballon market and looks fantastic in a on a child's face when presented with a balloon bouquet. disney character almost brings that balloon to life!. We know that a helium There are so many balloons on the balloon gives a different thrill to a child market including the 34" huge letters because the balloon floats, but when they and numbers in alot of new colours and styles, super shaped foils in a vast see a balloon entertainer using just modelling balloons and an air pump they amount of designs, and colours and both will que to get these can be used in a bouquet. Partytogo have a range of bouquets his latest already to go in a variety of designs from Creation. Disney frozen, just married or 21 today. You can buy these as deflated kits so you The air-filled display designs can inflate them yourself or they can can be just as inflate them for you. fun and exciting and can be used for lots of uses, The new guys on the block this year are eg wedding table the Orbz, Cubez and Diamondz these are really great fun and fantastic to add to centrepieces, gifts, creating decorations, table displays and bouquets. characters, balloons on a stick and so Also the bubble balloons haven't been on much more. Disney lines have been huge the market long and these are fantastic, this year especially the 40 inch plus air- they can last weeks once inflated and are walkers in which have weights on their made of a plastic material again these feet (if they're a character) or on the base come in lots of styles.
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Laughing Ladies To Light The Night… …in local woods Eight fun-loving ladies from south Sheffield are joining a sponsored night walk in October to say thank you to the region’s only cancer hospital. The eight ladies, who became acquainted through their mutual love of dog walking, will step out into Ecclesall Woods on Saturday 4th October to help raise much needed funds for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity. This year, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Cancer Charity is hoping that supporters from across the region will join the exciting torch-lit night walk in their neon-brights. As some of the ladies have been personally affected by cancer, and others have had close family and friends who have required the specialist services of Weston Park Hospital, the group members are hoping to shine bright on the night in support of the hospital’s only dedicated charity.
absolutely fantastic and I couldn’t fault the impeccable quality of care. Last year the event raised a staggering £40,000 and those who help the charity Light “It really did make such a distressing the Night this year - by raising £35 or more in experience that little bit more manageable sponsorship, will receive a free exclusive knowing that after just one visit, the staff all limited edition glow T-shirt to wear on the night. knew my name and my personal needs were considered on an individual basis.” Sylvia also To celebrate the charity’s 20th anniversary, this benefited from the support of the Cancer year’s night walk theme is 90s’ neon. The Support Centre at the hospital, which is main- Cancer Charity is encouraging everyone takly funded by Weston Park Hospital Cancer ing part to go wild with their fancy dress Charity. By attending the ‘Look Good Feel outfits and capture the retro-90s’ look (fancy Better’ course at the centre, a weekly session dress is optional). which focuses on makeup tips for cancer patients, Sylvia was able to feel positive once To sign up to Light the Night or for more again about her information about the event visit changing image. www.lightthenight.org.uk.
Another of the ladies, who is taking on the night walk for the second time, is Fiona Higgins from Greenhill, who was inspired to put her foot forward after losing her mum, Margaret to oesophagus cancer in 2006. She said: “I took part in the first Light the Night walk in 2012 after losing my mum and the Light the Night, which is now into its third atmosphere was stupendous! It was an obvious choice to do it all again surrounded year, encourages participants of all ages to experience the thrill of walking through the by some of my closest friends.” ancient woodlands of Ecclesall Woods at sundown, over a gentle 4.5k route. There will Dog walker Fiona is a regular visitor to the also be live entertainment and surprises local beauty spot of Ecclesall Woods and holds the location very close to her heart, after along the way. meeting her husband, Dave whilst walking her dogs there in 2007. One of the walkers, Sylvia Brinnen, from
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Who makes the most money out of obesity? Some of you may remember in that movie one man said that whenever
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alcohol contributes £14.6bn to the taxman (5). Health problems associated with being overweight or obese cost the NHS more than £5 billion every year (6). In real terms, taking into account minimum wage rises alcohol, unhealthy food and cigarettes are cheaper than ever. The time taken to earn the price of an alcoholic drink has never been so low. It’s simple maths. Now if you smoke, drink and are obese you’ll die sooner, over your lifetime the taxman gets your taxes. The taxman saves your pension of £5881.20 a year if you die early. That doesn’t include other costs e.g. medical treatment. 70% of people don’t have a will (8). The taxman gets your estate as well when you die so it’s more for him 10 million people in the UK are over 65. The latest projections are for 5 million more elderly people by 2034. The number will have nearly doubled to around 19 million by 2050. In 2010/11 pensions cost £100 billion (9). Assuming the
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Coming Soon… plenty of food. Although he runs into some trouble when he realises the store is being used as Now just as the kids have broken a front for some mob bank robbers. up for the holidays, a great family friendly film that should keep Will Surly find a way to get the nuts them quiet for a couple of hours. and will he share what he gains with the community that shunned In the fictional town of Oakton him? there is a selfish purple squirrel named Surly ( ) and his Voice stars include Liam Neeson rat partner Buddy who become ( ) as Raccoon, Katherine exiled from there home of Liberty Heigl ( ) as Andie and park for causing the food supply Brendan Fraser ( for their whole community to be ) as Grayson. lost. Surly, now fending for himself on the streets decides to raid a nut store to keep himself and Buddy in
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The Inbetweeners 2 Jay, Simon, Will and Neil are back for another go at the big screen after the success of the first film in 2011. Not ones to miss the chance of cashing in on a sequel, this time they’re heading to Australia to join Jay on his gap year and to partake in as many antics as we’re used to seeing them get up to. So expect lots of drinking and references to the many nights of passion they may or may not have gotten up to.
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Deliver Us From Evil Something a little darker now as we have Deliver Us from Evil which follows the life of New York police officer Ralph Sarchie played by Eric Bana ( ) who is struggling with his own personal issues. He begins to investigate a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes and he meets an
unconventional priest (Edgar Ramirez, Born Ultimatum) who convinces him that the crimes are demonically related. Working together, they have to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing the city. Through this alternative and strange work Ralph can finally work through his personal problems and finally find his path.
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According to Sylvester Stallone this is the final go around for the action movie with an older vibe to it. It could be because the amount that goes into the production and fight scenes really are too much for them…or its so he can move on to making more Rambo films! Either way, the film that critics originally panned has become a firm fan favourite and we get even more stars for our money in this instalment as the likes of Mel Gibson ( ), Wesley Snipes ( ) and Harrison Ford ( ) join the ranks. For a little something different there are also some younger cast members which includes Kellan Lutz ( ) and the first female expendable Ronda Rousey ( ).
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üSmall entry fee for non members Call or text bizclub to 07581 366873 Email: info@thebizclub.org.uk
Run a Business Networking Group In Chesterfield, Sheffield, Mansfield or Surrounding??? Email us the meetings description, times, dates, venues and logo and
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info@b2b1st.co.uk This is our regular meeting at the Derbyshire Hotel (just off J28 M1). 20-30 businesses every week. Come and meet our members and guests and see how we work together to find quality referral opportunities. You'll get the chance to network and promote your business through our 60 second presentation round. We attract visitors from Sheffield to Derby and Mansfield to Ashbourne. The meeting starts at 7am but coffee is on from 6.40 for networking. Cost is £12 on the door. There is a choice of breakfast from the hotel restaurant. Book here for Weds breakfast at J28 If you prefer your networking at a slightly more civilised hour or have child care commitments we have a brand new meeting just for you! A leisurely 10am start. Coffee and cakes are available from 9.30am for registration and open networking. Our venue is the amazing St Elphin's Village, conveniently situated on the A6. Our members and guests are drawn from the Dales, Bakewell, Buxton, Chesterfield and as far as Sheffield, Derby and Mansfield. Cost is just £10 on the door. Plenty of free parking Book here for 10am @ Matlock
For more information email Cath on:
RUN a Biz? YOU Should Be IN!
Call 01246 828074 / 828378
Kay’s Top 10 Networking Tips… Networking is an effective and inexpensive method to market your business. I do a lot of Networking both online and at local Networking Events. These 10 tips have been put together through suggestions given at The Firm Does Chessy Lunch Meeting. 1) This is my number one tip – if you have took the time out of your working day and turned up to a networking meeting you need to be giving your card to potential contacts and taking cards in return from them. Just ask yourself how will your potential contact get in touch with you if you don’t leave them your business details? 2) Yes everyone is there for the same reason ‘to sell’ but just keep in mind that people buy from people they know and trust. So you might not get a sale at the first meeting but it takes time to build trust and knowledge about someone before they can refer you with confidence. 3)
everyone at the meeting know who you are and what your business offers. Your elevator pitch should include; your name, your business name, what service/product you provide, the benefits of using your service/product, what type of contacts you’re looking for, your businesses USP (Unique Selling Point) and a Strap Line. Don’t forget everyone was nervous once, it just takes practice!
Also you can then listen for if there is an opportunity for you to help them through your business.
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Keep in mind when networking that it is not just the people on the room that are important but who they know as well. You might not think someone is a very good contact for you but they may know your perfect client and can’t refer them to you if they don’t know what you do. 5) Think about how you can help the people you meet with their business. If you help them they are more likely to want to refer or use your service in the future. 6)
Ask questions about their business and listen to what they say. If you This is one of the best opportunities don’t know what they do how can you will get at networking to let you refer them with confidence?
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7) We tend to gravitate to people we know which is great because we need to keep those contacts strong. Just keep in mind that your there to network and meet new potential customers so sit down with new people as well.
Seems pretty basic I know but a friendly face makes you easier to approach by new networkers. 9) People have come to network so go and introduce you self and ask about their business etc. They are a great potential new contact for your business. 10) Look the part and leave your comfortable baggy clothes at home. Looking professional is the best first impression you can give.
Thanks
s e t a e Kay Y
mail: info@b2b1st.co.uk
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Mansfield
Thursday 29th October 12:00 - 2:00am
Tuesday 23rd September 7:30 - 9:00am Tuesday 7th October 7:30 - 9:30am Tuesday 21st October 7:30 - 9:30am
King and Miller Kings Mill Rd East Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JP
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Sheffield Lunch Wednesday 8th October 12:00 - 2:00am The Toby Carvery Park Head 345 Ecclesall Road Sheffield S11 9PW
Chesterfield Lunch Thursday 2nd October 12:00 - 2:00pm
Thursday 2nd October 7:30 - 9:00am
The Young Vanish Inn The Hill,Glapwell Chesterfield S44 5NB
Marino's Restaurant The Landings Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2TS
Worksop Lunch Tuesday 14th October 12:00 - 2:00pm De Rhodes Arms Barlborough S43 4ER
There are no subscription charges, the only charge is £5.00 (Mansfield) £10 (Lincoln) to cover your breakfast, There are no subscription charges, the only charge is £10.00 to cover your 2 refreshments and room hire. course lunch, refreshments and room You'd be mad to miss it!! Hire. You'd be mad to miss it!!
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