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The best business development strategies do more than create an opportunity. They build momentum over time.From strategi...
20/10/2026

The best business development strategies do more than create an opportunity. They build momentum over time.

From strategic partnerships to referral networks, discover how consistent relationship-building can turn business development into a reliable system for long-term growth.

If you’d like to visit Inspire, drop us a DM.

There’s a big difference between knowing someone’s name and actually knowing them.You can collect hundreds of business c...
15/10/2026

There’s a big difference between knowing someone’s name and actually knowing them.

You can collect hundreds of business cards, LinkedIn connections and phone numbers, but that doesn’t mean you’d feel comfortable recommending those people to a client.

That’s where proper networking comes in.

At BNI Inspire, we spend time getting to know each other. We have 1-2-1s, learn about each other’s businesses, understand who we’re looking to meet and, importantly, build trust.

Because when someone asks, “Do you know anyone who can help with…?”, you don’t want to hand over a random name.

You want to say, “Yes. I know just the person.”

Contacts are useful.

Relationships generate referrals.

Want your clients to keep coming back? Be useful even when they don’t need you.Great service is obviously a good place t...
13/10/2026

Want your clients to keep coming back? Be useful even when they don’t need you.

Great service is obviously a good place to start. But one of the easiest ways to add even more value is to become the person who knows a person.

Your client needs an accountant? You know one.

They mention a problem with their IT? You know someone.

They need a plumber, solicitor, electrician or designer? “Leave it with me, I’ve got someone I trust.”

Suddenly, you’re not just the person they use for one service. You’re a useful contact they can turn to when they need help.

That’s another benefit of building a strong business network. You’re not only creating opportunities for yourself. You’re building a little black book that can help your clients too.

And helpful people tend to be remembered. 😉

Imagine walking into a room full of local business owners and knowing nobody else does what you do.That’s one of the gre...
09/10/2026

Imagine walking into a room full of local business owners and knowing nobody else does what you do.

That’s one of the great things about BNI Inspire. We only have one seat for each profession.

So, when someone says, “Does anyone know a good…?” there’s no competition between three people in the room. You’re the person everyone thinks of.

Over time, members get to know you, understand what you do and, most importantly, trust you enough to recommend you to their own contacts.

We still have some great seats available, including solicitor, florist, plasterer and business coach.

Could one of them have your name on it?

Come along as a visitor and see what we're all about.

“Some people talk about Givers Gain. Others actually live it.”Those were the opening words of a rather special testimoni...
06/10/2026

“Some people talk about Givers Gain. Others actually live it.”

Those were the opening words of a rather special testimonial given to Peter Anderson from Peter Anderson Copywriting by David James from Gone Solar - Reading and Newbury.

Every week, Peter listens to one of our member presentations and turns it into a post that we can use to showcase their business. He picks out the important bits, the personality behind the person and, most importantly, tells their story in a way people actually want to read.

Recently it was David’s turn, and he was so pleased with Peter’s write-up of Gone Solar that he wanted to publicly thank him.

As David put it:

“He’s not just a copywriter who knows how to put words together. He knows how to tell someone’s story.”

What makes the testimonial even lovelier is that David wasn't only thanking Peter for what he'd done for him. He was recognising the time and expertise Peter gives to every member of the chapter, week after week.

And that really does sum up Givers Gain.

Sometimes you don’t need to change what your business does.

You just need someone who knows how to tell people your story.

Very well deserved, Peter. 👏

From scroll-stopping social content to videos that grab attention at an exhibition, Al from VidOps Streamlined Media Cre...
02/10/2026

From scroll-stopping social content to videos that grab attention at an exhibition, Al from VidOps Streamlined Media Creation knows how to bring a business to life on screen.

Last week, Al gave the feature presentation at BNI Inspire and showed us just how varied his work can be.

Customer testimonials, founder stories, event highlights, promotional videos, drone footage, animation and even AI generated content. Al can take a project from the initial idea right through to the finished video.

And if the footage needs capturing further afield? Not a problem. Since starting VidOps in 2013, Al has built a global network of around 1,300 videographers, meaning he can coordinate filming in locations around the world.

Several Inspire members have already trusted Al with their own businesses or recommended him to their clients, with some fantastic results.

If you’re a growing business, marketing agency or event organiser with an idea that would work better in moving pictures, have a chat with Al.

Because sometimes a photo just doesn’t quite cut it. 🎥

And that’s a wrap for our current Top Table!This morning marked the final meeting for our Chairman Dave Barson, Vice Pre...
30/09/2026

And that’s a wrap for our current Top Table!

This morning marked the final meeting for our Chairman Dave Barson, Vice President Kate Allen and Secretary Treasurer Tom Waterman, before they hand the baton over to our new leadership team.

And what a 12 months it’s been.

When they took over, Inspire had 23 members, had passed £1.1 million in business, converted 14.3% of visitors into members and had an average referral value of £732.

Today, they handed over a chapter with 30 members, £1.38 million in business, a 54.7% visitor conversion rate and an average referral worth £962. 👏

Not a bad year’s work!

Before signing off, they also handed out a few awards recognising some of the people who have helped make those numbers happen:

- 💷 Most Business Passed: Kate Allen – £197,466
- 📚 Most CEUs: Annica – 229 units
- 👋 Most Visitors: Dave – 5
- 🤝 Most Referrals: Mitch – an incredible 234, resulting in £101,638 of business
- 💰 Highest Average Referral Value: Al – 33 referrals averaging a whopping £3,828 each
- ⏰ Attendance Award: Peter – 50 meetings out of 50. No subs. No absences. Peter, please book a holiday. 😂
- ⭐ Extra Mile Award: Peter again, for giving his time every single week to write up our member presentations and help showcase the businesses in the room.

A huge thank you to Dave, Kate and Tom for everything they’ve put into Inspire over the past year. The numbers speak for themselves, but there’s been a lot of work behind the scenes to get us there.

Now it’s time to hand over the baton and see where the next Top Table takes us.

No pressure, guys… 😬😂

What’s the average referral worth at BNI Inspire?£100?£250?£500?Try £962! 😲That’s our current average referral value, wh...
30/09/2026

What’s the average referral worth at BNI Inspire?

£100?
£250?
£500?

Try £962! 😲

That’s our current average referral value, which shows just how valuable the right introduction can be.

And that’s the important bit. These aren’t cold leads or random names. They’re referrals from people who know your business, understand what you do and have built enough trust with you to happily put your name forward.

When you’ve got a whole room of local business owners listening out for opportunities for each other, those introductions can lead to some serious business.

Fancy finding out what BNI Inspire could look like for your business?

Come along as a visitor, meet the group and tell us exactly what kind of referral you’d love us to find for you.

Drop us a message and we’ll get you booked in. Fancy dress is not essential.

We’re really pleased to welcome Stephen Baron of Stephen Baron Photography as one of our newest members of BNI Reading I...
29/09/2026

We’re really pleased to welcome Stephen Baron of Stephen Baron Photography as one of our newest members of BNI Reading Inspire! 📸

Stephen is all about capturing natural, fun moments and genuinely loves what he does.

Outside of photography, he’s a big family man, loves his sport and is a huge animal lover. His household currently includes a dog, cat, snake, three turtles and plenty of fish, so it sounds like there’s never a dull moment!

Great to have you as part of Inspire, Stephen. We’re looking forward to getting to know you and your business.

M might be for Mortgage, but last week Lee Devereux from Custom Mortgages managed to get pretty much the whole alphabet ...
25/09/2026

M might be for Mortgage, but last week Lee Devereux from Custom Mortgages managed to get pretty much the whole alphabet involved in his feature presentation at BNI Inspire!

One of the most important letters was N.

Because if your bank has said “No”, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your plans. It might simply mean you need a Plan B.

Custom Mortgages has access to more than 200 lenders, which means Lee and the team can look beyond the high street, and it’s the slightly trickier cases that Lee particularly enjoys.

Perhaps you’re a first-time buyer with a smaller deposit, your income is made up of basic salary, commission and overtime, or your financial history isn’t completely straightforward. They also work with landlords, including those with property portfolios held personally or through a company.

And N stands for something else too: Notice.

The earlier you speak to Lee about buying, moving or remortgaging, the more time he has to explore the options available rather than having to rush as a fixed deal comes to an end.

So, if your bank has given you an N for No, it might be worth asking Lee whether he can find you a Y for Yes. 🏡

And while we’re on the alphabet, Lee would particularly like a C for Conveyancing Solicitor to come and visit BNI Inspire!

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Best Western Hotel, Bath Road
Reading
RG317QN

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9am - 9am

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