big buzz BEDFORDSHIRE
2021
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WELCOME Let's blast those JANUARY BLUES AWAY! As the saying goes “May you live in interesting times!” And it’s been an interesting 12 months for all of us one way or another. Back in the day (in what seems like decades ago) your BIG Buzz annual regional event would have been in a big function suite with around one hundred and fifty people all mingling, chatting and talking to exhibitors with some cake in one hand and a coffee in the other… Well, while we can’t do that currently we can still network and we can still do business. Buzz has been lucky enough to find the Remo online system which suits our relaxed free-flowing style of networking down to the ground.
I love all of the amazing feedback we have from our monthly events, and so please do let me know about your experience of the BIG Buzz Bedfordshire 2021 on Friday 29th of January from 10am to 12noon.
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Top tips for getting more business at the BIG Buzz
Networking online has become a crucial way to generate more business and keep your brand visible in the business community. There are lots of nuances to virtual networking, so here are some top tips to help you make the most of new opportunities.
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Before the event
Arrange 1:1s
Who is good for you?
Networking gives you the introduction but it’s the one to ones that help you get to know people properly. At Buzz we have the 321 rule; talk to 3 new people at each meeting, arrange at least 2 one to ones, invite 1 new contact to the next event.
Introducers, people similar to your best customers, suppliers and partners… think about who you’re working with right now and who you would like more introductions to. Get your electronic business cards ready Here are some alternatives to paper business cards; your LinkedIn link, blurb or offer are great ways to stay connected with peopleand give out your contact details. Have them pre-prepared so you’re not typing during the meeting.
Book your next event It’s so easy to get busy and forget to schedule your next event. The more often people see you and talk to you the more likely they are to remember you.
During the event Have proper conversations
Move around
The more you talk to people on a human level the more business gets done. Great connections come from finding common goals, interests and ethoi (Yes we had to Google the plural of ethos for this one!)
You have the ability to move around the virtual room as you like, so do use it! That will mean you meet more people and have more productive conversations, which will lead to more potential business
Use the chat Remo has a great chat feature. This is where you can paste your prepared business info and electronic business cards.
Interact A really great way to stay in people’s minds is to be supportive between the meetings. Interacting on social media, especially with the Buzz host, sharing connections and ideas will help you grow your network and build those all-important relationships.
COMMUNICATING ONLINE It’s really easy to diminish your authority online just by getting the lighting and camera angle wrong. And it’s easy to fix! Firstly … check the lighting – make sure that you are lit from in front rather than from behind, otherwise no one will be able to see your face. Be careful too of overhead lights that throw shadows across your face. Secondly … check the camera angle and move it so your eyes are level with the lens. If it’s too low your audience will be looking up your nose and that is never a good look! To do this get your mobile and walk around until you’re confident that the lighting is right. Set up
there and then work out the best position for your camera. If you are using your iPad or laptop camera then you may need to get creative with books and boxes until it is at the right level – which is fine as no-one can see what it’s balanced on. Once set up you can enjoy the meeting knowing you are creating exactly the right impression … but don’t forget the right space in the morning might not be right in the afternoon! For more free tips go to ... www.stepoutfromtheshadows. co.uk Sally’s book can be found at www.stepoutfromtheshadows. co.uk/book
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Run a buzz The BUZZ brand is growing fast – even more so during lockdown! Over the last 8 years, before COVID, when we met in physical locations, we successfully launched in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Essex, Surrey, Warwickshire, Cambridgeshire and London and we’re still growing. With new groups opening across all regions and completely new areas opening in Leicestershire and beyond over the next few months there are tons of advantages to running your own networking group. Access to new contacts Networking is all about meeting people and establishing new contacts to help build the profile of your business. You will have privileged access to new and existing businesses that want to attend your
group and are interested in finding out more. The most powerful form of marketing is word of mouth, so a network of new contacts could be invaluable for the growth of your business. Promotional opportunities As the organizer of a new networking group, you’ll obviously want to promote it within your local business community. One of the main benefits of running your own networking group is that it creates a new platform to promote both your group and also yourself as the key organizer. By using social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn, you can easily promote your own business at the same time without making it too explicit.. The local press in your community are also likely to be interested in your networking group, and will be interested in your background as
well, so there are many promotional opportunities that go alongside running your group. Business expertise New and fledgling businesses will invariably look to you for advice. This may seem daunting, but actually you will develop so many contacts that you can easily provide advice and give out details of other businesses who may be able to help. In turn, these other businesses will be far more likely to recommend you when the time comes. Become a key figure in your local community Once your networking group is up and running, you will become a core part of your business community. Whether it’s through word of mouth, Facebook promotions or press coverage, interest in your networking group
and in your own business will continue to grow. Running your own networking group and becoming a key figure in your local community opens up unlimited opportunities to various clubs, associations, business contacts and potential clients. For more information on getting started email admin@business-buzz.org
Charity feature
Macintyre MacIntyre is a national charity that provides support for people with learning disabilities and is proud to run two sister coffee shops in Stony Stratford and Great Holm in Milton Keynes, which are now open for takeaway. Famous for their freshly made cakes and exceptional service, the MacIntyre Coffee Shops have been local landmarks for over 20 years, but like many businesses have had to acclimatize to the new landscape brought in by the pandemic. With the introduction of a number of safety measures, the team are delighted to be accepting takeaway orders.
but also act as a learning space for people with learning disabilities to gain culinary skills and experience working for the first time. To view the full takeaway menus for the MacIntyre Coffee Shops, visit www.macintyrecharity.org
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Meet the beds, bucks & cambs Buzz team Host of Aylesbury Buzz & High Wycombe Buzz
AMBASSADOR FOR AYLESBURY BUZZ Amanda Heritage
Sally Courtney
from Amanda Heritage Digital Solutions
from Sally Elizabeth Coaching visit selifecoaching.co.uk
Host of Cambridge & peterborough buzz Stephen Spencer
AMBASSADOR FOR high wycombe BUZZ Sally Hindmarch from Partners with You
from The Nomdic Salesman
AMBASSADOR FOR MILTON KEYNES BUZZ Bruce Wingrave
AMBASSADOR FOR AYLESBURY & high wycombe BUZZ Host of LUTON BUZZ Tom Nash from Melior Minds visit meliorminds.co.uk
from Utility Warehouse
Stuart Holcroft
Host of flitwick & woburn buzz
from VoxxLife
Jenny Rolfe from Vale HR Solutions visit valesolutions.co.uk
AMBASSADOR FOR Flitwick & Woburn BUZZ
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Gail Clarke from Gail K Clarke Finance
AMBASSADOR FOR cambridge BUZZ Tracy Wilson from The Positive VA
LAUNCH OF THE NEW BUZZ APP
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We have now launched our new desktop and mobile Buzz App to make booking tickets for our events easier for you. You can register simply by visiting: app.business-buzz.org The App will streamline your booking experience when booking Buzz event tickets There’s no need to download tickets or search for confirmation emails! The links to access our virtual events will go straight into your calendar as well as being accessed via the app itself Once you have registered you can see all the Buzz events
coming up in the vicinity of your location radius making it super easy to join any of our events you wish. You can also create your company profile and coming soon you’ll be able promote your business! We have put together a simple guide should you need any assistance but, trust us, it’s quite self-explanatory and the attendees that have pre-tested the system are saying it’s great! Here’s to a fantastic 2021 Simon George & Katrina Sargent
Charity feature
BREAST FRIENDS
Thank you!
Breast Friends Northamptonshire is a charity that provides both practical and emotional peer to peer support to people affected by a Breast Cancer diagnosis in and around Northamptonshire. We offer support from diagnosis, throughout treatment, post treatment and for people living with secondary cancer.
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Our biggest focus is on reducing isolation, and we have embraced new ways of keeping our community strong by communicating and enjoying virtual activities together. Activities include fitness sessions (for all levels), coffee mornings, art therapy, book clubs, relaxing mindful techniques, bedtime stories for grownups and the odd game of bingo! The charity also continues to provide chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and lymphedema kit bags to people undergoing treat ment,
and shares breast cancer awareness information on social media. Cancer hasn’t stopped for COVID, so this support is more important than ever! To find out more about Breast Friends Northamptonshire, visit www.breastfriendsnorthampton.org
where you can sign up for their monthly newsletter – and please tell anyone in Northamptonshire affected by breast cancer about the support available. We have also signposted other breast cancer charities on our website to help those from outside the area that may be seeking support. Social media: FB: /breastfriendsnorthampton Twitter @BreastFriendsN @breastfriendsnorthampton linkedin.com/company/breastfriendsnorthamptonshire
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BUZZ PARTNERSHIP Email bedford@business-buzz.Org
Beds, Bucks & Cambs Buzz Dates Feb 2021
Don't miss out on our awesome growing networking events! Bedford Buzz, Wednesday 3rd February Cambridge Buzz, Thursday 4th February Biggleswade & Wyboston Buzz, Wednesday 10th February High Wycombe Buzz, Thursday 11th February Luton Buzz, Friday 12th February Milton Keynes Buzz, Friday 19th February Aylesbury Buzz, Tuesday 23rd February Flitwick & Woburn Buzz, Friday 26th February And Launching on 9th March Peterborough Buzz Book now at app.business-buzz.org