BNI Hatters

25/12/2025

✨ As the year comes to an end, we want to celebrate the success, connections and friendships built within BNI Hatters! ✨

Thank you to all our incredible members and supporters for helping create another year of shared opportunities, referrals, and achievements.
Here’s to more growth, prosperity and meaningful connections in the year ahead! 🎉

06/11/2025

🌟 What a Fantastic BNI Hatters Meeting this Week! 🌟

A huge thank you to all our amazing members for the energy, professionalism, and positive spirit you bring every single week — and a special welcome and thank you to our visitors who joined us last week! 👏

It was brilliant to see new faces, share referrals, and hear the powerful success stories that remind us why BNI’s “Givers Gain” philosophy truly works. 💼🤝

🚀 We had great 1-2-1s booked, strong referrals passed, and plenty of business opportunities created — all before most people even started their workday!

If you’ve never experienced a BNI meeting before, come along and see how local professionals are growing their businesses through trust, collaboration, and accountability.

📅 Join us next week online at BNI Hatters — networking that actually delivers results!
👉 Message us to reserve your visitor https://bni.app/3mjlo

15/10/2025

🌟 Exciting News from BNI Hatters! 🌟

A brand new Leadership Team has officially taken the reins, and we’re excited for another year of growth, collaboration, and referrals! 💼🤝

🎯 Our 2025/26 Leadership Team:
• 🧭 President: Nick IT Clarke - Evolution Managed I.T Services
• 💬 Vice President: Elizabeth Hartley - Parallax Accounting
• 💰 Secretary/Treasurer: Ben Adams - Midavlyn Mortgages

We’re looking forward to building on the amazing success of the previous team and continuing to help our members grow their businesses through trusted relationships.

A huge thank you to our outgoing team for their incredible dedication and leadership — you’ve set a fantastic foundation for the new term. Alasdair Newton (Omega Business Supplies)👏

Here’s to another successful chapter year ahead — stronger connections, more referrals, and even greater results! 🚀

07/10/2025

Another fantastic in-person BNI Hatters meeting at Robinsons Brewery!

We had an insightful Education Slot from Wendy Stott – Life of Travel, reminding us how travel experiences can inspire balance, creativity, and personal growth.

A huge thanks to Ben Adams – Midavlyn Mortgages for a great Feature Presentation, sharing valuable insights into how he supports clients in securing the right mortgage deals — clear, honest, and client-focused.

We also celebrated new members joining our chapter:
👋 Ian Cope – Star Financial Advisor
👋 Avril Taylor – Utilities Warehouse

And a big congratulations to our renewing members continuing their BNI journey:
🏗️ Vikas Alyas – Architek UK

Finally, a great testimonial from Alasdair – Omega Business Supplies to Nick IT Clarke Evolution Managed IT Services for their excellent service and support — exactly what the BNI “Givers Gain” ethos is all about!

It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by motivated professionals building strong, trusted relationships. 💪

Join us online next week Tuesday 14th October, pm us your interest.

26/09/2025

✅ BNI Hatters (Stockport) – Weekly Update

Thank you to everyone who attended BNI Hatters Online this morning! Great energy, strong shares, and plenty of value all round.

📅 Next meeting: Tuesday 30th September – online from 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Guests welcome!

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✨ Chapter Highlights (YTD)
🔗 Referrals: 194
👥 Visitors: 29
☕ 121s: 182
💷 TYFCB: $100,501

🌟 Core Value of the Week – Building Relationships (chosen by Vikas Alyas).
BNI is about creating trust, knowing one another, and asking: “Can I trust this person with my best clients?”

🗣 Speakers this week
• Anthony Ingram – Jensten Insurance Brokers – brilliant insight into how the right broker can save not only your money, but even your business.
• Ed Slot – Ben “Mr Mortgage” Adams reminded us not to sell to the room, but to each other’s network.

🙌 Top Performers
🏆 121s – Nick “IT” Clarke (5)
🏆 Referrals – Nick “IT” Clarke (9)
🏆 Visitors – Alasdair Newton (6)

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📌 Upcoming 10-min Speaker – 30th September
Alasdair Newton – Omega Business Supplies
👉 Invite visitors who would benefit from his expertise!

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💼 Open Categories: Business Coach | HR Consultant | Personal Trainer | Conveyancer | Insolvency Practitioner

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💡 Asks of the Week
• Anthony Ingram – connections with owners of commercial, listed, or unoccupied properties
• Ben Adams – intros to first-time buyers looking to get mortgage ready
• Vikas Alyas – retirees looking to upgrade their home for the next chapter
…and many more from our brilliant members!

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📣 Visitors are the lifeblood of BNI.
Let’s all do our best to bring a guest to the next few meetings – it’s the best way to grow our network and opportunities.

💬 Interested in joining us? Drop us a message and we’ll send you the Zoom link!

18/09/2025

💬 Big thanks to Sam Davies (your health nomad) for sharing such a brilliant testimonial for our member Anthony Ingram (Jensten Insurance) at BNI Hatters! 👏
It’s great to see the power of networking in action — members supporting members, and real results being delivered.
Well done Anthony your hard work and expertise clearly speak for themselves! 🔑✨



Interesting in joining us? Click link to register: https://bni.app/3mjlo

18/09/2025

✅ Thank you for joining us at BNI Hatters Online!
It was great to see everyone at today’s meeting. We’ll be back online on Tuesday 23rd September – networking from 9.00am for a 9.30am start.

📊 Chapter Performance YTD

Referrals: 194
Visitors: 29
121s: 182
TYFCB: £100,501

💡 Core Value of the Week – Accountability (chosen by Iain Bell)

If you want to have a powerful personal network, you must have accountability. Otherwise, it becomes a social group.

🎤 This Week’s Highlight
A big thank you to Louise Eccles (BNI Greater Manchester East) for reminding us to think about what kind of referrer we are and what kind we want to be. When we actively seek referrals for fellow members, it soon becomes second nature!

🙌 Visitors
We were delighted to welcome Jack Yarrow (Platinum IFS Ltd) – thank you for joining us, and we’d love to see you again!

🏆 Top Performers

Nick IT Clarke – 5 x 121s & 9 referrals
Alasdair Newton – 6 visitors

👥 Upcoming Speaker (23 Sept)
Anthony Ingram – Jensten Insurance Brokers
👉 Invite visitors who want to do business with an insurance broker specialising in commercial, listed, or unoccupied properties.

🌟 Open Categories
We’re actively looking for:

Business Coaches
HR Consultants
Personal Trainers
Conveyancers
Insolvency Practitioners

If you know someone who’d like to grow their business with us, invite them along!

🔑 Closing thought:
Let’s keep building referrals, accountability, and strong business relationships – see you next week!

06/09/2025

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🚨 Most Wanted Seats at BNI Hatters Stockport! 🚨 Are you looking to expand your business through referrals? BNI Hatters has exclusive seats now open for: ✅ Estate Agent ✅ Builder ✅ Personal Trainer ✅ Solicitor ✅ Business Coach ✅ HR Consultant These are some of the most sought-after ...

05/09/2025

Last night was a BNI blast💥

3 of our Hatters members met up at La Capilla in Stockport, along with a member from another chapter. They were joined by Avril and her hubby, who has recently put in an application to join Hatters 🙌

One of BNIs Core Values is Building Relationships, and that certainly happens at BNI Hatters.

We’re not just an ordinary network group. Hatters is a group of caring individuals who supports each other to succeed both professionally and personally.

Come and join us at BNI Hatters where friendship blossoms, and business grows 🫶

Sam Davies Nicolas Clarke Liz ParallaxConsulting

29/08/2025

🎉 Thank You for Attending BNI Hatters Online!
We’re excited to announce that our next meeting is IN PERSON 🎊

📍 Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre, Stockport
📅 Tuesday 2nd September 2025
🕘 Open Networking from 9:00am
🕤 Meeting starts 9:30am sharp

👉 Reserve your visitor place here: https://bni.app/3mjlo

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📊 Chapter Performance YTD
✅ Referrals: 190
✅ Visitors: 27
✅ 121s: 182
✅ TYFCB: £94,720

💡 Core Value of the Week – Building Relationships
(Chosen by Nick “IT” Clarke)
BNI provides an environment that enables you to surround yourself with people who want to help you succeed.

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🙌 This Week’s Highlights
✨ Brilliant education slot from Cristina Tanner on Marketing Yourself Properly
✨ An inspiring talk from Wendy Stott – Life of Travel that left us all with wanderlust! 🌍✈️

👋 Visitors this week:
• Marie Humphreys – The Spectra Group
• Robert Brierley – Pitch Productions
• Jaz Poorhady – DreamSpace Commercial

Thank you for joining us — we’d love to see you again soon!

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🥇 Top Performers
• Top 121s: Vikas Alyas (9)
• Top Referrals: Cristina Tanner (9)
• Top TYFCB: Alasdair Newton (£23,155)

🎤 Upcoming Speaker – 2nd September
Sam Davies – Yourhealthnomad
👉 Invite a visitor who would love to do business with Sam!

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🧩 Open Categories – Opportunities for:
• Business Coaches
• HR Consultants
• Personal Trainers
• Conveyancers
• Insolvency Practitioners

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💬 Closing Quote
“Macro Patience, Micro Speed.” – Gary Vaynerchuk

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🌟 Ask of the Week – Referrals
Our members are looking for introductions to:
• Bank Managers, Law Firms, Business Owners
• Retirees ready to upgrade their homes 🏡
• Families looking for bespoke holiday solutions 🌴
• First-time buyers needing mortgage advice 🏦
• Businesses to sponsor heart charity events ❤️

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📩 For more info about joining BNI Hatters, contact:
📧 Nick IT Clarke – [email protected]

🔗 Book in for our in-person meeting now: https://bni.app/3mjlo

22/08/2025

🎉 Thank You for Attending BNI Hatters Online!
We had another fantastic meeting this week — full of energy, learning, and great connections.

We’re online again for our next meeting:
📅 Tuesday 26th August
🕘 Open Zoom Room from 9:00am
🕤 Meeting starts 9:30am sharp
🎟️ Register here to join us

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📊 Chapter Performance YTD
✅ Referrals: 182
✅ Visitors: 26
✅ 121s: 174
✅ TYFCB: £93,503

💡 Core Value of the Week: Building Relationships
BNI provides the environment to surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed.

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🙌 Special Thanks
• Lorraine Dean (Utility Warehouse) – for sharing this week’s Core Value
• Vikas Alyas (Architek UK) – for educating us on the importance of attendance & credibility
• Nick “IT” Clarke (Evolution Managed IT Services) – for a brilliant 10-min presentation on his services

🙏 Visitors today:
Jack Clarke – Middleton Wealth Management
Avril Taylor – Utility Warehouse
Lorraine Dean – Utility Warehouse
Sue Martin – North West Hearts
👉 We’d love to welcome you again at our next meeting!

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🥇 Top Performers
• 121s: Vikas Alyas (9)
• Referrals: Cristina Tanner (9)
• TYFCB: Alasdair Newton (£23,155)

🎤 Upcoming Speaker – 26 August
✨ Wendy Stott (Life of Travel)
Know a family looking for a tailored holiday solution? Invite them to join us!
🔗 Send them this invite

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🧩 Open Categories – Great opportunities for:
• Business Coaches
• HR Consultants
• Personal Trainers

💬 Closing Quote:
“Your network is your net worth.”

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🎯 This Week’s Referrals & Asks
From logistics to mortgages, retirees to holiday planning — our members are actively seeking connections. Got a contact? Reach out, tag them below, or join us at our next meeting.

👉 Register now >> https://bni.app/3mjlo

21/08/2025

Upcoming Networking Event -
BNI Greater Manchester Speed Networking Event – a fantastic opportunity to expand your network, strengthen relationships, and generate new business opportunities.

📅 Date: Thursday 28th August
📍 Venue: Wythenshawe Football Club
⏰ Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
💷 Cost: £20 per person

BOOK SPEED NETWORKING

This fast-paced and dynamic event is designed to help you:
• Make more connections in less time – meet dozens of local professionals in a structured, fun environment.
• Build visibility and credibility beyond your own chapter.
• Generate new opportunities by widening your referral network.
• Sharpen your networking skills and perfect your pitch.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, find new referral partners, or strengthen existing relationships, this event is a must-attend.

➡️ Spaces are limited – book your place now to secure your spot!