Business Focus Burton

Name: Business Focus Burton
Address: Burton upon Trent, DE143DP, GB
Telephone: +441283342124

Home
United Kingdom
Burton upon Trent
Business Focus Burton

Call Directions Website

Business Focus Burton: A warm, friendly & supportive local group, working for you and your business.

30/10/2026

2027 might seem a long way off, but is your business ready for it?

Congratulations to Scott Pettingale, winner of this week's Best 60 Seconds at Business Focus Burton!

Scott gave us a timely reminder about the importance of planning our marketing campaigns for 2027.

It's very easy to get caught up in the day-to-day running of a business and suddenly realise another month has disappeared!

But successful campaigns need thought, preparation and a little forward planning.

Scott managed to get that important message across in just one minute, earning himself this week's Best 60 Seconds.

Well done, Scott!

And perhaps a useful question for everyone around the table...

Have you started thinking about your 2027 marketing plans yet?

Want to share your own business message with a friendly group of local professionals?

Come and visit us!

www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

29/10/2026

Ever wondered what a website expert actually does all day?

That was the question answered by our Featured Speaker at Business Focus Burton this morning, Philip Levy of Open Formula!

Philip took us on a fascinating journey through the everyday challenges involved in looking after business websites.

And rather than a technical presentation full of jargon, Philip used a series of fun illustrations to explain his work.

From investigating suspicious logins and fixing website faults to improving slow-loading pages, making websites work properly on mobile phones and helping customers find businesses online.

He also reminded us that a website isn't something you build once and forget about.

It needs looking after, updating and improving as your business develops.

A really enjoyable and informative presentation that helped everyone understand just how much goes on behind the scenes.

Thank you, Philip, for making a potentially complicated subject so accessible!

Want to learn something new about another local business every Thursday morning?

Come and join us at Business Focus Burton!

www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

26/10/2026

"I know someone who can help with that!"
Five words that can make a real difference in business.
And that's one of the great things about being part of Business Focus Burton.
Need an accountant? A website expert? A mortgage adviser? Someone to help with HR, marketing or property services?
There's a good chance somebody around our breakfast table knows exactly the right person.
But here's the important bit...
We don't just swap business cards. We get to know each other, learn about our businesses and build the trust that makes recommendations worthwhile.
And we have a good laugh along the way!
Business Focus Burton meets every Thursday morning from 7.15am to 9.00am.
We're a friendly, welcoming group with one seat per industry, and we'd love to meet more local business owners and professionals.
Could your business be the missing piece of our networking jigsaw?
Come along as a visitor and find out!
www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

23/10/2026

Now that's what we call making a difference to a client!

Congratulations to Stuart Reynolds, winner of this week's Best 60 Seconds at Business Focus Burton!

Stuart shared a great example of how reviewing a client's finances resulted in considerable savings on their monthly outgoings.

A simple but powerful reminder that sometimes the best way to help someone isn't necessarily to sell them something new.

It's to take a proper look at what they're already paying and see whether things could be improved.

And Stuart managed to get that message across in just 60 seconds!

Well done, Stuart!

It's always good to hear real examples of how our members are helping their customers.

Fancy telling us about your business in 60 seconds?

Come along one Thursday morning!

www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

22/10/2026

Who knew branded merchandise could be so competitive?!

This morning's Featured Presentation at Business Focus Burton was a little different, thanks to our branded goods expert Brian Samson!

Rather than delivering a traditional presentation, Brian turned the meeting room into a quiz!

He'd brought along a fantastic selection of branded products, displayed them around the room and challenged us to answer 16 questions about them.

It was a brilliant way to discover more about Brian's products, with plenty of fun and friendly competition along the way.

And the result?

A three-way tie between Lindsay Corten, Aaron Sanderson and Mark Northall who all scored 12.

It all came down to a tiebreaker involving a reel of cotton.

Lindsay took the honours by guessing that the reel contained over 2,000 metres of cotton!

Congratulations, Lindsay!

A huge thank you to Brian for making his presentation so interactive and enjoyable.

Proof that business networking doesn't have to be boring!

www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

16/10/2026

He's only just joined us and he's already making an impression!

Congratulations to Elliott Schiffer of Beardstorm Exterior Cleaning, winner of yesterday morning's Best 60 Seconds at Business Focus Burton!

Elliott delivered a focused, well-prepared introduction to his business, getting his message across clearly and, importantly, finishing bang on time!

It sounds simple, but anyone who has tried to explain their business in just one minute will know it takes a bit of practice.

A great effort from one of our newest members.

Well done, Elliott, and welcome once again to the BFB family!

Could you explain your business in 60 seconds?

Come along one Thursday morning and give it a go!

www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

15/10/2026

What makes Aloe Vera so special, and how do you know you're getting the real thing?

That was the subject of this morning's fascinating Featured Presentation at Business Focus Burton from our very own Lorraine Holden of Forever Living.

Lorraine took us through the benefits of Aloe Vera, explaining why the purity and quality of the product matter so much.

She also shared the importance of the independent accreditations and certifications that help demonstrate Forever Living's commitment to quality.

It was a great opportunity to learn more about a product that many of us have heard of, but perhaps don't fully understand.

A big thank you to Lorraine for an interesting and informative presentation!

Another example of the variety of businesses and expertise we have around the breakfast table every Thursday morning.

Fancy joining us? Find out more at www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

12/10/2026

Thursday mornings are better when you're surrounded by great people!
Looking to grow your business, make new connections and actually enjoy networking?

Then Business Focus Burton could be just what you're looking for!
Every Thursday morning, we bring together a fantastic mix of local business owners and professionals who share one thing in common – a genuine desire to help each other succeed.

There's no hard sell, no pressure and definitely no stuffy atmosphere!
Just friendly faces, interesting conversations, plenty of laughter and opportunities to build relationships that can lead to real business.

Whether you're new to networking or have been doing it for years, you'll receive a warm welcome.

Join us on a Thursday morning from 7.15am to 9.00am and discover why so many people make Business Focus Burton part of their weekly routine.

Find out more at www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

11/10/2026

Another new face at Business Focus Burton!

We're delighted to welcome Elliott Schiffer of Beardstorm Exterior Cleaning as our newest member!

Elliott was officially welcomed to the group on Thursday and presented with his Business Focus Burton notebook by Committee Member Lorraine Holden.

It's always fantastic to see new businesses joining our growing networking community, and Elliott is another great addition to the group.

We're looking forward to getting to know Elliott, learning more about Beardstorm Exterior Cleaning and helping him make some valuable business connections.

A very warm welcome, Elliott – great to have you on board!

Fancy joining a friendly, informal networking group where people genuinely want to help each other succeed?

Come and experience Business Focus Burton for yourself!

www.businessfocusburton.co.uk

09/10/2026

From chimney sweeps to the top of Google!

Congratulations to our Best 60 Seconds winner at Business Focus Burton this week – website and SEO expert Philip Levy!

Philip shared a brilliant example of how effective website development and search engine optimisation can make a real difference to a local business.

His client was a chimney sweep, and Philip explained how he managed to get the website ranking at number one in Coalville in a remarkably short time.

A fantastic example of getting the right business in front of the right people when they're searching for its services.

And proof that you don't need a huge marketing budget to make an impact locally – just the right knowledge and approach.

Well done, Philip! A worthy winner of this week's Best 60 Seconds.

Address

Burton Upon Trent
DE143DP

Telephone

+441283342124

Website

https://businessfocusburton.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Business Focus Burton posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.