Founded in 2001, Business for Breakfast operates more than 200 groups throughout the UK, Australia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Business for Breakfast facilitates members to develop trusted and productive relationships with other local businesses in an informal but structured environment. The bi-weekly meetings are a pro-active, positive place to generate referrals. Membership of each group i
s limited and operates on a sector exclusivity policy to maximise business opportunities for members. As well as cultivating referral relationships, each meeting features a training session which specifically meets the needs identified by members of the group. Business for Breakfast Ireland is being spearheaded by Tipperary businessman Charlie Mernagh. “Thurles has a very impressive and diverse business community. In these difficult financial times, many ventures do not have the resources to invest in large marketing campaigns. The Business for Breakfast referral network is a low-cost but highly effective method of generating new and ongoing business opportunities,” said Mernagh.
“Being part of a group of like-minded, ambitious local business people not only provides an opportunity to develop new sources of revenue, but it allows people to benefit from each others’ knowledge and experience. That can be invaluable. The Business for Breakfast meetings are also designed to incorporate training on a range of relevant topics. For many businesses, who may not otherwise have access to training, that aspect of the meetings can be very important.”
Business for Breakfast Ireland is looking to expand its groups nationwide and is currently seeking expressions of interest from anyone who is interested in opening a group in their region. For further information log onto www.bforb.ie
