BNI Business Connect

01/12/2025

One of our newest members, Tim Neville from Black Owl IT Services delivered his 1st presentation to our members and he smashed it 👏💪🏻

Why would you want to use a smaller IT Support company?

➡️ you speak to a real person
➡️ faster response time to queries
➡️ comprehensive tailored support
➡️ proactive guidance
➡️ no surprises

Tim is based in Coalville and covers the whole of Leicestershire and beyond for schools, small businesses or charities as well as individual needs!

1st bit of advice, check if you're still using Windows 10 🤔

Contact Tim and have a chat about what you need

29/11/2025

We had a very musical meeting this week with members adding song lyrics to their 60 seconds presentation 🎶🎵🎼

Faye Vogiatzoglou from Medipod Clinics was awarded 2nd place for her daring Let it Go interpretation by the winner Pete the Printer (see reals)

We're serious about business but we dont take ourselves too seriously 🤪

28/11/2025

After 14 years of helping local businesses connect, Pete the Printer is leaving us for pastures new. Thank you Pete Jennings-Bates and all the best 🙏🏻

25/11/2025

After 30 years in BNI, Steven Feys has a perspective you can’t fake.
In this short testimonial, he reveals how one meeting he nearly skipped set the stage for decades of growth, strong relationships, and surprising opportunities.
A true embodiment of the BNI spirit, his story shows the power of giving first, connecting meaningfully, and achieving success together.

Whether you’re new to BNI or a seasoned Member, Steven’s journey will give you a fresh perspective on what makes this network so impactful.

When Steven Feys walked into his first BNI meeting 30 years ago, he had no idea how profoundly it would shape his career and his life. As a financial planner...

24/11/2025

At BNI Business Connect, we have daring members happily supporting our designated charity Together Against Cancer

This time, it's Sharon Lewin from Kudos Designs and Websites Ltd taking the plunge into Comedy and facing her fear in front of a willing audience on Sun 21st December at The Palais in Nottingham

Very brave of you Sharon 👏 🙌

Fundraising link below, please help us support this amazing Leicester based charity by sharing wide 🙏🏻

22/11/2025

📣Welcome to Alfy Adams from Decorate & Renovate📣

Alfy joined us officially this week and is really cracking on with getting to know everyone in the group.

With decades of experience in Building & several Trades, Alfy is a real all rounder, not just decorating. 🤜🤛

We look forward to getting to know you Alfy, and recommending your services 💪

21/11/2025

It's Friday afternoon, you're ready to switch off for the weekend but you still have to work to get your next clients through the door. 😱

Adverts? Mailings? 🤔

It's recognised that Networking can bring better quality referrals to your business, saving you time and money

At BNI Business Connect, we have a need for a Family Solicitor, Conveyancing or Corporate Solicitor or all 3!!

We currently pass referrals to non local businesses and would prefer to pass this to someone trusted locally 🙌

Drop us a message on here to get your invitation to our Wednesday morning 6.45am meeting at the PitcHes Rugby Club in Hinckley

20/11/2025

Utility Warehouse with Jo Davis

Jo Davis spoke to us about how Utility Warehouse/UW has helped her reduce her bills and bring an additional income to her household.

Jo took advantage of the personal development offered via the company over the years and grew her skills, which in turn helped her with networking skills. A sample of 3 books were shared and an explanation of the services offered by UW was very informative:

➡️Broadband
➡️Energy
➡️Mobile/SIM only
➡️Home Insurance
➡️Cashback Card
➡️Home Protection Cover
➡️Up to £400 to cover your termination fees

All of these on one bill, 1 award winning customer service and Jo available to walk you through the application and transfer (at no extra charge)

You can book a free review of your existing bills with Jo in the comfort of your home over the phone/PC or face to face in the West Leicestershire area

19/11/2025

🔊To ALL LANDSCAPE GARDENERS 🔊

Winter is the time of year where most households shut their gardens and go dormant for winter. ❄️

This is a more challenging time of year for any outdoor services

With the help of fellow members, your target clients could expand to
➡️ industrial areas,
➡️other businesses needing support and ➡️cleaning up for sale properties too

Join us at The PitcHes Rugby Club on a Wednesday morning 6.45am to meet our connected and helpful members🤝 , and discover how networking can support your business through every season ✅️

17/11/2025

We recognise hard work, especially when we see such amazing results

Thank you to all our October superstars 🙌🔅

Maggie Hitchins from North Wilshire Carpets for passing 11 referrals

Darren from Richstone Park Financial Planning, Ray from Key Accountants and Lee from Picker Elliott Sales & Letting Agents for being thanked for over or very close to £5000

Cameron from BBoss Ltd for bringing 3 new visitors
Beacon Advice- Mary Morgan for completing 8 hrs of training
And Ray again for 6 hrs of getting to know fellow members

All of this effort contributed towards the £35k thanked in October and over £500k in the last 12 months 👏👏👏

Join us at The PitcHes Rugby Club on a Wednesday morning 6.45am to meet these connected superstars and the other 20 + individuals in the room, see how these new connections can help your business grow 💪🏻

14/11/2025

We love hearing about a great service being provided 👌

Valerie Viot from Together Against Cancer thanked Beacon Advice- Mary Morgan on behalf of Deepa, for the kindness and consideration shown whilst writing her will. 🙏🏻

Richard Clark from Secure with L & R thanked Sharon Lewin from Kudos Designs and Websites Ltd for her expertise and guidance in choosing a new logo.😄

Well done ladies, you're showing once again how trustworthy and qualified you are 👏👏

10/11/2025

"Networking doesn't work"
"BNI is too structured"
"I did lots but didn't get anything back"

We've heard it all, and failure rarely is the case when the member follows the guidelines on activity

➡️Turn up to the meetings, be early, help with set up, participate with the running of the meeting
➡️ Organise 121s and discuss your challenges, goals and share insights
➡️ Talk to people, don't be a secret Networker, let your clients, family and friends know you're connected to trusted businesses
➡️CEU's (Chapter Education Units), whether at a laptop or on the go, BNI provides many ways for members to learn how to maximise their BNI jour ey and develop their skills

Get those right and the rest will follow, people will come to you asking for contacts or pay a visit to the group.

The rest will follow 💪🏻

Thank you Sharon Lewin from Kudos Designs and Websites Ltd for that reminder 🙏🏻