BNI A380

09/04/2026

Accountants, Web Designers, Will Writers, Business Consultants and Architects - we have qualified business referrals for you.

The last 2 months have seen over £100,000 of business passed between our members, and we have referrals waiting for the businesses below.

We meet every Tuesday at 9:30 at the Europa Gatwick Hotel and would love you to join us.

Find out more and register via https://bnisussex.co.uk/sussex-west-a380-bni/en-GB/index

27/03/2026

Some days it’s just you… figuring it out as you go

Other days… you realise you don’t have to do it alone

Find your people. Everything shifts

25/03/2026

You weren’t hired to “deal with people issues.”

But somehow… that’s half your job now.

You’re the MD / office manager / ops lead / right-hand to the founder.

Keeping everything moving and in between invoices, suppliers and the day job you’re also handling awkward conversations, second-guessing policies, hoping you’re doing things right (and legally sound) and managing tensions no one else wants to touch.

It’s a lot. And it’s not what you signed up for.

This is exactly where Our HR People come in.

When Richard shared their approach, one thing stood out - HR shouldn’t feel like the brakes on your business. Done well, it’s what helps your people, and your business, move forward.

For businesses without an in-house HR function, that means:

👉 ongoing, practical support

👉 clear guidance so you’re not second-guessing decisions

👉 someone in your corner who helps your team perform

And when conflict arises that is only getting worse?

Mediation.

Mediation is a focused, informal process that gets underneath the issue, resets the dynamic, and gets your team moving again - all in one day.

If you’re the one holding all of this together behind the scenes, you don’t have to keep figuring it out alone, or pay a fortune to get the right support.

Reach out to Richard, Our HR People - West Sussex, to find out more.

23/03/2026

There once was an accountant near Gatwick,
Whose year-end was busy… quite manic.
But come May each year,
The leads disappear,
Till BNI made things less sporadic.

Busy seasons are great.
But consistent business? Even better.

That’s what BNI is built for - not just meetings, but the relationships and 1-2-1s that keep opportunities flowing all year round.

If your business feels a bit “March heavy, May quiet”…
come and see how we do things differently.
Visitors are always welcome, find out more via link in comments.

20/03/2026

If you’re a homeowner, landlord, or buying property in the next 6–12 months, this is worth knowing.

Last week in our BNI meeting, Michael Brooker of Mandalay Financial LTD delivered his member presentation, and it reminded everyone why the right mortgage broker makes such a difference.

Mike isn’t just someone who arranges mortgages.

He actively monitors the market and renegotiates mortgage offers throughout the process to make sure his clients get the best deal possible.

In the last year alone, this approach has helped his clients save over £100,000.

Recently a member asked Mike about a headline in The Guardian:

“Average UK mortgage rate tops 5% as lenders scurry to reprice loans amid Middle East crisis.”

So we asked him, is this something people should be worried about?

Mike explained "that while the average rate has technically moved above 5%, averages can be misleading.

No one actually pays the “average” rate.

Your rate depends on your personal circumstances, risk profile, and the lenders available to you at the time."

Which is why having someone who understands the market and stays close to it matters so much.

Headlines can make things sound dramatic, but the right advice helps you see the real picture.

If you’re reviewing your mortgage, buying a property, or simply want to understand your options better, Mike is always happy to talk things through. Get in touch via [email protected]

15/03/2026

Sunday evening for a small business owner is just Monday morning’s planning meeting… held inside your own head.

You’re technically relaxing.

But your brain is running through a list that looks something like this…

• Did I reply to that email?
• I need to follow up with that client.
• Where is the next piece of work coming from?
• I should probably post on LinkedIn.
• Did I send that invoice?

Running a business is brilliant.
But switching off completely… that’s another skill entirely.

One of the things we see every week in our BNI chapter is a room full of people who understand exactly that feeling.

Business owners who share ideas, open doors, send referrals and support each other to grow.

Because building a business is challenging enough, you shouldn’t have to do it alone.

If your Sunday brain is already planning the week ahead, why not join us on Tuesday.

11/03/2026

Networking is one of those words that can make people immediately want to run in the opposite direction.

Images of awkward conversations, forced introductions, and people trying to sell to you before they’ve even learned your name.

Thankfully, that’s not what happens at BNI.

One of our core values is Building Relationships, and that’s exactly what our chapter focuses on week after week.

Members take the time to properly understand each other’s businesses - who we help, how we help, and where opportunities might exist. But it goes deeper than that, we learn about the human behind the business - to deepen the trust we have, and when that level of trust builds, referrals don’t feel forced… they happen naturally.

This means there is plenty of business passed between members (over £95,000 in business won through referrals in the last month). But there’s also a lot of laughter, encouragement, and genuine support along the way.

Because when people really know who you are, what you do and trust how you work, recommending you becomes easy.

If you’re curious about how that works in practice, visitors are always welcome. Find out more via - https://bnisussex.co.uk/sussex-west-a380-bni/en-GB/index

09/03/2026

BNI isn’t for everyone.

Having totalled over £80,000 last month in Thank you for the business revenue, it sure it working for us.

It does takes commitment - 121s make such a difference and these take place outside the core meeting.
It’s structured - we agree to show up every week between 11:30-1:30 to learn about all the businesses in the room.

But for over 320,000 members worldwide in BNI, it clearly works.

And it certainly works for everyone at A380.

In February alone our chapter generated over £80,000 in “Thank You for Closed Business.”

Since January we’ve also welcomed three new members, and over the past 12 months we’ve maintained a member renewal rate of more than 75%, something we’re really proud of because it reflects the strength of the relationships in the room.

So no, BNI isn’t for everyone.
But for those who find the right chapter and are ready to put as much in as they would like out, it’s exactly the right place to be.

Our chapter is growing and visitors are welcome to join, the only reason we say no is if your specific industry sector is taken.

Find out more about our chapter and to register as a visitor visit

BNI: Largest Referral Organization