"beconnected is an excellent networking event - it's a great format with superb speakers who deliver valuable insights for businesses in Pennine Lancashire. The event has enabled BrandSpankin' to meet a diverse spectrum of people, make contact with really good businesses in the area and - most importantly - it's led directly to us winning business!" Julian Jordan - Jordan Communications / BrandSpankin'
“I recently attended the last beconnected event and found it to be extremely useful. The speaker was inspiring and entertaining and the networking definitely helped me with my business. I was looking for an electrician and plasterer for my property development company, both of which I managed to find thanks to the event. The venue was great and I am definitely glad I attended, I learnt a lot and made some valuable contacts”. Anthony Dawson – Dawson Associates
"I feel that beconnected is a valuable event for any business looking to grow and prosper. The event encourages business people to connect and share ideas outside of their own environment. With guest speakers, chances to pitch your business, open and structured networking alongside a referral service there's a chance for every business to take something away with them that is worthwhile. I will definitely be attending the event myself again and will recommend it to my colleagues and customers." Arif Aziz, Natwest
“I recently attended the beconnected event and found it to be extremely useful and worthwhile for my business. The event was well thought out with a great venue! As well as meeting a lot of new and existing businesses I also managed to make a couple of useful contacts to add to my network which is a welcome bonus. I would most certainly recommend beconnected to businesses looking to improve their skills, meet new people and a chance to promote themselves. There is always room for improvement in any business and this event is most positive in that respect.” Harvey Levene - Tranquillity Services
“I have recently attended a beconnected event and found it extremely useful when promoting my business locally and finding out about other businesses and the support that can be offered to me. It was a well structured event with informal speakers and a welcoming atmosphere - I will definitely attend again!” Chris Hoy - Wireless 24
“beconnected is an enjoyable and valuable part of my networking schedule. I find the relaxed format, coupled with useful icebreakers and interesting speakers refreshing, and I’m looking forward to the next event!” Andy Cooke - Positive Solutions
“The recent beconnected events have proved very useful and entertaining.
The combination of networking, informative speakers, and entertaining format have led to both new contacts and new business for Door4.
I very much look forward to ‘being connected in 2008!” Leon Calverley - Door4 Internet Creative
“The beconnected event was a really positive way forward for business and provided the opportunity for a variety of businesses – those just starting up to long standing businesses – to learn; network; be inspired and most importantly gain new contacts that should hopefully lead to new customers. A number of our current customers were at the event which also provided me with an opportunity to maintain/refresh relationships, and identify any new opportunities – all in one night! The level of attendance made it very worthwhile. I will definitely be at the next one.” Lesley Burrows - Vedas Recruitment and Training Ltd & Vedas Services Ltd
“I recently attended the beconnected launch event and am so glad that I made the effort because it was very enjoyable. The guest speaker was great and I found it really useful for re-connecting with existing contacts and having the opportunity to meet new people. The time investment in attending was definitely worthwhile and I look forward to the next event.” Debra G Brown - Global Hugs Ltd
“beconnected was a fantastic opportunity for me to promote and improve my business. It was the perfect environment to make new business contacts and get business advice from informative and entertaining guest speakers. There was a wide range of different industries at the event which gave me the chance to explore new business opportunities and meet people I wouldn't necessarily come into contact with in my line of work. All in all I found the event to be extremely useful to my business and I will definitely be attending again.” Stephen Greenwood - Farley’s Solicitors
“The beconnected event is very well organised and well attended by both start-up and existing businesses. The event is a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, network, be inspired and most importantly gain new contacts that could lead to new customers. Everyone is friendly, helpful and welcoming, which if you’ve never attended something like this, you won’t feel out of place or isolated. You should absolutely make time in your diary for this event. I will definitely be at the next one.” Tony Whittam - Kingsmaid
“Jill and I were most impressed with the overall organisation and quality of the guest speakers at the last beconnected evening. Also we were pleasantly surprised [this was our first network event in 18 years in business] at the number of likeminded business people who attended the event. This has encouraged us to attend networking events in the future and we are certainly looking forward to the next! We have already arranged finance facilities for one company who attended the evening and are hoping the next event will provide us with more success.” David Henshaw – Dominion Finance
“Having attended a couple of beconnected events, I have made some good business connections with local businesses. beconnected is a superb way to meet and connect with people interested in supporting the local economy around Burnley. There are good expertises around the area that are available to local businesses without having to look to the large multinational corporations around Manchester or London. Often the services provided by small businesses locally are a lot more innovative and a lot more cost effective. Thank you for giving us this chance to meet, engage and do business!” Robin Hills - Robin Hills
“The beconnected event was recommended to me whilst attending a Burnley Enterprise business start-up workshop and I’m glad that I decided to attend as it was a valuable learning experience. I met lots of people who have successfully started up their own business and were full of ideas and advice. The 2 presentations by successful local businesses were both thought provoking and inspirational and at the end of the night I left with a hand full of ideas and potential contacts which increased my confidence to move forward with my business venture. I would recommend the beconnected event to any one in business – whether you’re just starting up or are already in business. It provides a platform from where you can set off on a new venture." Tony Hibbert – pre-start business
“I attended the beconnected event in June and found it to be a very useful experience. I enjoyed the highly motivational guest speaker, and found the way in which the event was run to be extremely beneficial to the whole networking process. Actually sitting at a table with new contacts as opposed to juggling drinks and business cards standing up made a refreshing change”. Julia Hall - Nightfreight Training Services
“I attend many network events and I have found that the beconnected event is by far the best organised. I would recommend anyone looking for more business to attend future event”. Amanda Wolstenholme – Utility Warehouse
“I attended the last beconnected event at Burnley Football Club and it was the 1st time I have been to such an event. At first I thought I was going to be out of place but I quickly realised that there was a lot of people there like my self as a sole trader. I made some good contacts and got some good advice from other personnel. I am looking forward to the next meeting”. Nick Hayward - Highway's Driver Training
"I’d just to say thank you for this excellent event which was attended by many businesses who wanted to take advantage of networking opportunities in a relaxed and sociable environment. The guest speaker was excellent – he brought his own passion and enthusiasm to the people of Burnley along with his infectious sense of humour. If you’re looking to network with like-minded people and gain new business this is a ‘must’ event for your diary”. Julia Woodward – Minuteman Press
