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Business Networking is a great way to make new friends and business contacts

If you are self employed or run a small firm in Liverpool, we would strongly recommend that you consider adding networking to your marketing strategy. Not only does it widen your circle of business contacts, it can keep you in touch with what is going on in the local business world, and potentially bring in more trade!

You will find a list of business networking clubs in Liverpool below, but if you want to learn more about networking, please visit our national Business Networking section.

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Liverpool Networking Groups

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is the authentic voice of business in Liverpool, connecting businesses to enable them to thrive together. Trusted since 1850, it is centred on representing the interests of its members and the wider business community, now and for the future, providing a voice for businesses from start-ups to multi-nationals across every sector. Backed by national and international expertise, the Chamber is a powerful opinion leader on the major issues affecting its membership, beyond Brexit to the Northern Powerhouse and the Northern connectivity agenda. The Chamber and its members are passionate about achieving positive change that transcends every sector; in trade, transport and talent - lobbying for improved connectivity, creating a better skilled workforce and attracting inward investment into our City Region. With unparalleled knowledge sharing, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is cultivating business communities. At round tables, masterclasses and through peer to peer engagement, the Chamber connects members with inspiring voices, the thought-leaders shaping the future world of work and the opinion formers shaping our city. Regionally, the Chamber delivers international trade expertise - stimulating export growth for our businesses and helping drive investment into the city. Through the Quarterly Economic Survey it provides the most comprehensive and respected insight into business sentiment in the region and across the UK. Number One Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9HG Tel: 0151 227 123
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Wirral Chamber of Commerce
Wirral Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be offering this programme to Wirral start-ups and Wirral-based businesses trading up to 3 years by providing fully-funded support, mentoring and business planning. But before we tell you about the programme itself, let’s introduce our Enterprise Hub Team. We have an exceptional team with a wide range of skills and experience in helping pre start and existing businesses. Our senior business adviser is Paul Rittenberg who has over 25 years’ experience in the business support sector and specialises in business planning and general business advice. Our other business adviser is Heidi Lodge, who brings her extensive experience and knowledge of running her own business to the team as well as her training skills. To round off the team is Finn Robinson. Finn has an incredible eye for detail and is able to support businesses and pre-starts by offering social media reviews and programme systems support. The team are able to provide one to one support and workshops for pre start and existing businesses alike.
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real 5 Networking Liverpool Group
This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative business networking group in Liverpool. Specifically designed for selected business owners and entrepreneurs in the Liverpool area, the Real5 Networking wants to help maximise your profits through opening new revenue streams, creating new business opportunities, and giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded forward-thinking individuals in a refreshing no-nonsense business group. Being a member of real5 networking will provide you with all-inclusive access to a wide variety of products, deals and service such as: Profit share on referrals More new business Increased buying power Business strategy support Investment opportunities Major retail discounts For more information, contact us about membership and be part of something special.
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Colony Networking
Are you looking for business networking and speaker events, training workshops or support with your networking and business development skills and strategy in order to grow your business? You can view our current events below and sign up to the right for our events newsletter to receive event updates, business blogs, offers and resources. Or contact us for more information about our events and how we can help you to build your business via our extensive network of contacts and partners. Colony runs its own brand of networking and business support events as well as collaborating with other groups. We primarily covering the North West region inclusive of Warrington, Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester.
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FSB Merseyside, West Cheshire & Wigan
FSB Merseyside, West Cheshire & Wigan is the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). It was formed in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed and represents the interests of small and medium-sized businesses locally and nationally. They offer a great package tailored to your needs if you are thinking about starting a business in the area. Contact: Phil McCabe Development Manager Phil.McCabe@fsb.org.uk
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North Liverpool Business Forum
The North Liverpool Business Forum is an informal breakfast meeting for local businesses from all industry sectors providing you with an opportunity to network with other members of the business community. We are a friendly local group of business people who meet once a fortnight over breakfast to talk, learn from one another, share ideas and contacts. Our meeting format is welcoming and informal and provides an opportunity to make contact and spend time building those all important business relationships. As North Liverpool moves into a new era of development with many new projects already underway, there is no doubt that it will mean increased employment, new public and private investment and boost business competitiveness. Through NLBF you can meet the people to help you build your business and benefit from key links with Liverpool City Council. The meetings provide knowledge on the regeneration of the area with key decision makers from the public, private, voluntary and community sector regularly visiting the group to keep you up to date with information and advice about partnering and procurement opportunities.
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Liverpool Ladies Network
LLN is a not-for-profit business network for professional women working within Liverpool and the City Region. We hold five lunches per year and our purpose is to provide a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where like-minded women can meet new contacts, build new relationships and develop new business within Merseyside. As senior professionals and business owners our members are at the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant and thriving business community. LLN is ran by a voluntary committee of local female professionals committed to the economic development of our member’s businesses. We do not currently charge a membership fee; simply pay for the events you wish to attend.
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Liverpool Business Forum
iverpool Business Forum is a group of business owners that work together to develop relationships and leads for one another’s businesses. We consider ourselves to be Like a Business Family that is LBF. Collectively we are a powerful group that can lobby for more opportunities to work within the private and public sectors. We work collaboratively within a trusted environment and the local economy for the betterment of the forum and the local community. We recommend and develop business referrals based on trust and recommendations.
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St Helens Chamber
St Helens Chamber is a large and dynamic social enterprise, with a long history of helping the business community create prosperity and opportunity in and around St Helens. We are a unique organisation which has have moved beyond the typical Chamber of Commerce model into a private-sector led not-for-profit, that works with local businesses, partners and the community to contribute to growth and regeneration. St Helens Chamber, Salisbury Street, Off Chalon Way, St Helens. WA10 1FY
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BNI Merseyside
BNI - The World's Leading Business Networking and Referral Organisation Come and Meet Us: The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter. Click here to find out more about what to expect. Come and visit and see why BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organisation. BNI Works : Last year the members of BNI UK reported income in excess of £521 million in new business! Globally, the 270,000 members of BNI passed over 12.2 million referrals which resulted in more than $16.7 billion in business. Givers Gain: Givers Gain is the core principle of BNI and is lived throughout the membership.
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Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool and Sefton Chambers of Commerce exists to create business. We commit that we will develop and grow more than 60 businesses every year through Spark Up, our private-sector funded accelerator programme for entrepreneurs Address: Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce ,Number One Old Hall Street,Liverpool,L3 9HG
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The Lonely Middle Club - From Startup Hive
Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.
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