Vicky McKenna

08/04/2026

Looking forward to welcoming back businesses of High Wycombe to our next Get Connected event on Thursday 4th June.

Time: 09:30am -11:00am
Venue: Metro Bank, Unit 81/113, Eden Shopping Centre, 2 Eden Walk, High Wycombe HP11 2AW

GetAheadVA are co-hosts along with Metro Bank UK so if you are a local business looking to grow your connections this free networking is for you!

Book a place here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-connected-high-wycombe-tickets-1984489541640

We look forward to seeing you.

20/03/2026

It's great to be getting back to my Get Connected events this month after the summer break!

We are really looking forward to welcoming businesses of High Wycombe to our event on the 4th June https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-connected-high-wycombe-tickets-1984489541640

Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just starting out, this event is perfect for making new connections and expanding your professional circle. Get Ahead will be on hand to share tips and tricks for successful networking, while Metro Bank provides a welcoming space for you to mingle and meet like-minded individuals.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to Get Connected and grow your network!

If you haven't been before -

🔵 It’s FREE
🔵 Drop in at any time between 09:30-11:00
🔵 Stay for as long or short as you like!
🔵 No elevator pitch
🔵 No locking out
🔵 No expectations around visitors or referrals

We are simply bringing businesses together to broaden our local business community.

Do join us and why not bring a colleague 🙌🏼

Thank you to Saiqa Raja Phil Opie and Richard Harvey for your support with this event and for being amazing hosts!

22/12/2025

Wishing our clients, VAs, and partners a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing festive break 🎄

11/09/2025

Looking forward to welcoming the businesses of Oxford to our first Get Connected networking event in the town of the new school year!

If you have been before we look forward to seeing you and if you haven't tried one of our events - come along and meet like-minded business owners in a relaxed free networking environment.

A bit about the events -
Get connected events are a collaboration between GetAheadVA and Metro Bank UK

🔵 It’s FREE
🔵 Drop in at any time between 09:30-11:00
🔵 Stay for as long or short as you like!
🔵 No elevator pitch
🔵 No locking out
🔵 No expectations around visitors or referrals

Whether you have been before or not - please book your space here - https://getaheadva.com/events/get-connected-oxford-8/

We look forward to seeing you!

10/09/2025

Really looking forward to getting back to my Get Connected events this month after the summer break!

We are really looking forward to welcoming businesses of High Wycombe to our event on the 17th September https://getaheadva.com/events/get-connected-high-wycombe-3

Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just starting out, this event is perfect for making new connections and expanding your professional circle. Get Ahead will be on hand to share tips and tricks for successful networking, while Metro Bank UK provides a welcoming space for you to mingle and meet like-minded individuals.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to Get Connected and grow your network!

If you haven't been before -

🔵 It’s FREE

🔵 Drop in at any time between 09:30-11:00

🔵 Stay for as long or short as you like!

🔵 No elevator pitch

🔵 No locking out

🔵 No expectations around visitors or referrals

We are simply bringing businesses together to broaden our local business community.

Do join us - and why not bring a colleague 🙌🏼

27/06/2025

Join us for our summer special Get Connected Leeds event!

To celebrate the beginning of summer we are delighted to invite you to an evening of estival networking!

This is a FREE to book, welcoming B2B networking event for businesses local to Leeds and the surrounding areas offering a relaxed, friendly environment where meaningful connections can happen naturally.

This is not ‘networking’ as you know it.

The details for this one-off evening event are –

📆 Thursday 10th July, 5:00–7:00pm
📍 Clockwise Offices, Yorkshire House, Greek Street, Leeds LS1 5SH
🍸 Licensed bar – and your first drink is on us!

✅ Drop in any time
✅ It’s FREE to attend
✅ No elevator pitch
✅ No expectations
✅ Stay for as long or short as you like

Places are strictly limited so if you would like to join us please email [email protected] or [email protected]

Hope you can join us!

After this event we will be taking a short break for the summer holidays and will return to our usual daytime slot on September 18th.

17/06/2025

Calling all Oxford businesses 📣

Have you been along to a Get Connected Oxford networking event before?

If you haven't, the next one is on this Thursday - 19th June from 930am at Metro Bank in Queen Street, Oxford.

The events are a free and relaxed way to meet local businesses.

They are a collaboration between Get Ahead HQ and Metro Bank UK

If you have joined us before please do also book your place.

Click below to secure your place and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday

11/06/2025

Join us for our next Get Connected event at Oxford's Metro Bank!

The details are:

Date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Time: 09:30am-11:00am
Address: Metro Bank, 4-5 Queen Street, Oxford, England, GB, OX1 1EJ

This relaxed, informal networking event is a brilliant opportunity to connect with fellow local business owners, share ideas, and grow your professional network. No pitches, no pressure – just meaningful conversations and real connections.

Book your free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-connected-oxford-tickets-1407706109869?aff=oddtdtcreator

Proudly hosted by Get Ahead in collaboration with Metro Bank (UK) , this event is all about supporting and celebrating our local business community.

If you know a business in the Oxford area who’d enjoy this, please do share the link.



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27/05/2025

It's nearly here - but there's still time to book!

Get Connected High Wycombe is next week!

Join us on Wednesday 5th June, 09:30–11:00am, for the next Get Connected High Wycombe networking event.

This is a relaxed and informal way to meet local business owners, share ideas, and grow your network. There’s no pressure, no pitches – just good conversation and real connections.

📍 Venue details on the booking page
🎟️ Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-connected-high-wycombe-tickets-1312942318819

Hosted by the Get Ahead HQ and Metro Bank UK , this event supports our thriving local business community. Whether you're building your network or simply looking for a friendly chat, we’d love to welcome you.

Please do share this with anyone in your network who you feel may be interested.

Come join us for a fun and easy networking event with GetAhead and Metro Bank to connect with like-minded business individuals

20/05/2025

Outgrowing your brand? You’re not alone.

A comment we hear from business owners is:
“Our business is changing - but our brand seems out of step.”

That’s totally normal. In fact, it’s often a good sign – you’re growing, evolving, refining your offer.

But when your logo or messaging no longer reflects what you actually do (or who you do it for), it can hold you back.

We help business owners take stock and move forward. Whether it’s a complete rebrand or simply updating your visuals, our graphic design team makes the process feel achievable – and even enjoyable for you.

Here are a few signs it might be time for a refresh:

🔸 Your services or products have changed
🔸 You’re targeting a different type of client
🔸Your logo feels dated or inconsistent
🔸 You’ve simply never had proper brand guidelines

If this sounds like you, we’re here to help.

Our outsourced branding and logo design service is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to your business – no fluff, no overwhelm.

Ready for a brand that reflects where you are now - take a read of the blog and get in touch - https://f.mtr.cool/fkqunoztjv

13/05/2025

High Wycombe businesses – it's time to Get Connected!

Join us on Wednesday 5th June, 09:30–11:00am, for our next Get Connected High Wycombe networking event.

This is a relaxed and informal way to meet local business owners, share ideas, and grow your network. There’s no pressure, no pitches – just good conversation and real connections.

📍 Venue details on the booking page
🎟️ Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-connected-high-wycombe-tickets-1312942318819

Hosted by the Get Ahead HQ and Metro Bank UK , this event supports our thriving local business community. Whether you're building your network or simply looking for a friendly chat, we’d love to welcome you.

Please do share this with anyone in your network who you feel may be interested.

Come join us for a fun and easy networking event with GetAhead and Metro Bank to connect with like-minded business individuals

06/05/2025

Get Connected Leeds – Join Us This Thursday!

Looking to build real connections in the Leeds business community?

Join us for our next Get Connected networking event on Thursday 15th May, from 10:00–11:30am Clockwise Offices in Leeds.

☕ Expect friendly faces, meaningful conversations, and a relaxed space to share what you do and meet others doing the same – no pressure, no pitches.

Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, or just curious about what local networking looks like, you’re very welcome.

🗓️ Date: Thursday 15th May
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30am
📌 Location: Clockwise Offices, Leeds

The link to book is here
https://f.mtr.cool/noobmwovkd

Tag a fellow Leeds-based business owner who you think might be interested in coming along too 👇

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