Introducing

The Business Lounge

Hosted by Anita McAloren

In association with Ocean Coaching and Autosparx Vehicle Security

Friday 1st March 2019 10am -12pm PREBOOKING ESSENTIAL

What is it?

Connections, Collaborations, Coaching and Coffee all in one event.

The Business Lounge is a ‘not just networking’ business event for Business Owners in Medway and Kent.

*Network and chat to other businesses.

*Collaborate and Connectwith other members.

*Group Business Coaching session- take away valuable tips.

*Guest Speakers- great topics and actionable advice.

(You too could be the feature speaker and showcase your business!)

*Opportunity to present a one-minute introduction each month on who you are, what you do and if there is someone specific you want to be recommended to for business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with others in business, build your network, increase business and be supported by like minded business owners.

When is it? Friday 1st March 2019

The meetings will take place on the 1st Friday of the month.

Where is it?

Venue: El Galley, Waterfront Leisure, Gillingham Marina, 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UB

(Ample free parking!!)

What’s the cost?

Tickets are £25 for this monthly event and need to be purchased in advance, ticket sales close on Monday 25th February.

(This includes refreshments and light brunch in a beautiful venue overlooking the Marina and River.)

Why should you be there?

Anita has been to many networking events over the years; some formal, some informal and has taken what works, what people want from business networking and launched ‘The Business Lounge’. She was an Ambassador for the largest referral networking organisation in the world for over 6 years, so she knows networking works and that it’s a great marketing strategy for businesses.

*You will come away with new connections; building relationships is key to your success.

*You will increase your contact sphere with like minded business owners, who may become your ‘silent sales force’ recommending you to their contacts.

*You will be inspired, motivated and supported by everyone in the room.

What do you need to bring?

Business cards and a positive attitude!!

Book on today as spaces are limited and sales end on 25th February.

I look forward to connecting with you! Feel free to share this with colleagues and contacts in business.

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Ample Free Parking at the venue

What can I bring into the event?

Business Cards and any marketing literature to hand out

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Drop me an email: Anita@oceancoaching.co.uk

What's the refund policy?

No refunds as the catering and venue costs remain the same regardless unfortunately.

Can I bring a friend?

Absolutely, just buy them a ticket when you buy yours!

Is there a joining fee or membership fee?

Absolutely NOT! This is a monthly event where you pay each month you wish to attend, obviously wit any networking, the key to success is regular attendance to build relationships.

Guest Speaker for March is Helen Willsher

6 Steps to 6 Figures

Earning a 6 Figure income through Client Retention

To attract customers in the first place we use amazing marketing, but most of us have nothing in places to keep wowing them time after time, so we spend more on marketing and the cycle goes on.

Helen Willsher, The Client Experience Expert, teaches you how to break out of that cycle by keeping more customers happy and loyal and creating raving fans who begin to do your marketing for you.

She is the pair of eagle eyes needed by big vision businesses, who have a solid set of values and high expectations for serving clients at very high levels to find their blind spots.

Her attention to the details builds quality relationships, that will have your existing clients feeling like they couldn’t possibly go anywhere else - making competition obsolete.

If you are looking to create that ultimate client experience, Helen is the person to work with; she will make your business shine and become unforgettable in your client's mind.

About your host:

Hi, I’m Anita, a Business Coach, with over 25 years experience in Marketing in the Publishing, Retail, Advertising, Small Business, and Local Press Sector.

I’m an accredited Performance Coach who studied and worked my backside off to gain a credible diploma. I’ve not just read the books, I’ve lived it; I’ve run businesses for over 21 years. From business start-ups, through business growth, business change of direction, juggling business and family life often through adversity and massive curveballs. I walk the talk as an empowering, motivational, supportive Business Coach.

I have successfully worked with many businesses; Automotive, Health and Nutrition, Life Coaches, Beauty Therapists, Trades, Freelance Consultants, Family Businesses, Small Businesses, Start Ups and empowered the success of businesses who are stuck and need to be supported.

Working with a family business, which is now more successful, profitable and locally and nationally recognised in a good way after rebranding, target marketing, strategy and growth planning, staffing issues sorted, mindset work with the owner and lots of planning (there was more to it than that!)

I am passionate about helping other small businesses, start-ups and those making the leap from employment to entrepreneurship.

My mission is to inspire, motivate and support you to take action, live your life by your rules, embrace life, live each day to the max and to ultimately succeed in all areas important to you.

AIMS: Accountability, Inspiration, Motivation and Support