First Friday Network

14/05/2024

Do you deliver "happiness" to your customers?

Join us around the local Entrepreneurs Circle table this month to discuss how to get more, and keep more customers, by wowing the socks off them.

Our next meeting is at The Sunshine Inn, 428 Havant Rd, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1AB – Tuesday 21 May from 6pm – for a couple of hours.

Let us know you are going to come so we can reserve you a seat! David Sekules or Steve Wilson

Find out more: https://eclocal.co.uk/Portsmouth/free/

05/04/2024

🎉 Fantastic turnout at today's First Friday Network Event at Chadderton FC Football Club 🙌

I was thrilled with the positive feedback from all our wonderful attendees.

And a big shoutout to Chadderton FC for being amazing hosts! 🏟️

Mark your calendars for our next meeting on Friday, May 3rd at 12:30 PM.

See you there!

03/04/2024

Get along to a First Friday Network meeting this week... there's one near you!

Take a look at locations and contacts here: https://www.firstfriday-network.co.uk/meetings

01/03/2024

Great breakfast at Chichester this morning celebrating 21 years of networking... there were 21 people there!! Special thanks to Pete Wild for hosting it for the last decade or more and for my badge and mug!

16/02/2024

Come along to your local First Friday meeting on the 1st of March and help us make the March meetings the best attended ever and celebrate 21 years of local networking!

14/12/2023

Thank you to Claire Byrne and Lee Liddle from Tradermate - Jargon Free Bookkeeping for their lovely Christmas gift... it's been fabulous working with you this year! Let's smash 2024! 😎

01/12/2023

What other networking group can give you a Santa and an 'Elf on meself'? Not to mention a 60 seconds by a Pantomime Dame, Christmas jumpers galore and the silliest, friendliest, business giving, referral giving, generous group of local business people you could ever wish to meet!

If you've not been to a First Friday Network breakfast meeting before... make 2024 the year you do! https://www.firstfriday-network.co.uk

Thank you for decades of friendly, fun networking!

16/11/2023

There's a shared work space in Bognor called The Track, and on Thursday next week, the 23rd, they are hosting an Open House.

Come along to network with local businesses, partners, founders and support providers. There's going to be refreshements through the day, and complimentary lunch.

Plus - all attendees will be provided with a complimentary day pass so you can trial The Track at a future date.

We will be there and would love to see you too!

Click here to book your place - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/735409639027?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/11/2023

The group is really gaining momentum!

Another fantastic First Friday Network at Chadderton FC Football Club 🙌

A big THANK YOU to all who joined us today. The room was abuzz with the energy of small business owners and local organizations, sharing their insights, experiences, and creating meaningful connections.

We're thrilled have made 37 valuable contacts and connections today! 🤝 It's amazing to see how this community continues to grow and flourish.

Mark your calendars for the next gathering on December 1st, 2023, at the same location. 🗓️ Our very own Fiona Heyes will be taking the reins as the host, and you won't want to miss it! 🌟

See you all there, and let's keep building this incredible network together! 💼

11/10/2023

Join Innovate UK EDGE South East for a FREE game-changing and event, where we'll explore to fuel your growth
Tuesday 31 Oct 2023 09:30 - 14:00
Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth PO6 3EN

Attending this event will give you:
• A rounded understanding of the funding and finance options available to innovative SMEs
• Confidence that the options you choose are right for your business strategy
• Guidance on R&D Tax Relief and how to make robust claims
• Relevant information to your business through workshops
•The next stages of where to get further tailored support to help your business grow

This event is part of a Funding & Finance Roadshow with limited capacity. Early booking is advisable.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-and-finance-roadshow-for-business-innovation-and-growth-tickets-717061900447

07/07/2023