Read BNI

Read BNI is a chapter of BNI (Business Network International) based in West Swindon. Find out how you can come to our next meeting!

BNI is the world's leading business referral organisation and is great for building your professional network. Read BNI is a Swindon based chapter of BNI (Business Network International) which is the worlds largest and most successful business referral network.

03/09/2025

⭐️ Testimonial ⭐️

This morning, Andy Platts of Jireh Solutions gave a great testimonial to Laurie Kyle of Giddy Octopus

Andy said:

"As a growing and highly regarded IT Managed Service Provider (that's an outsourced IT Department to most people we recognise the importance of good communication and professional presentation. With this in mind we engaged Laurie Kyle of Giddy Octopus to create and update some of our customer communications.

I have to say how delighted we've been! She immediately understood what was needed and was able to take a very plain looking Word document and transform it into a fantastic looking PDF. And it's not just "pretty" either, the way that she has laid the content out makes it more digestible and easier to read too!

This, and a number of other smaller pieces of work that Laurie has helped us with, has confirmed how easy she is to work with and what great work she produces! I can't recommend her enough!"

03/09/2025

Are you looking to grow your business and boost your network in Q4 2025?

Then you're invited to our upcoming visitor day NEXT WEDNESDAY!

🗓️ Wednesday 10th September
📍 The Village Hotel, West Swindon
⏰ 6:45-8.30am
💡 What’s Included? A delicious breakfast + tea/coffee ☕🍳
👥 Who’s Attending? 30+ local businesses

This is the perfect opportunity to:
✅ Build valuable connections
✅ Collaborate with like-minded professionals
✅ Kickstart Q4 with momentum

We’re especially looking for:
🔧 Plumbers
🏋🏻‍♂️ Personal Trainers
🛋️ Interior Designers
📐 Architects
⚖️ Commercial Solicitors
📈 Digital Marketers
📸 Photographers

Tag a fellow business owner or drop us a message to RSVP 🚀

02/09/2025

🌍 BNI’s global network is waiting for you.

When you join BNI, you’re not just stepping into a weekly local meeting—you’re plugging into a worldwide network of professionals in every industry you can imagine. Need a supplier in another city? A contact in another country? A partner for your next big project? The connections are already there, ready for you to tap into.

Come visit a meeting and see how global reach can fuel your local growth.

01/09/2025

This weeks feature speaker is Lynette Morrison, our resident Embroiderer and Printer from Tailored For You.

Lynette would like to see the following at the meeting:
• Printers
• Event planners
• Purchasing managers
• Plumbers

If you are one of these people and would like to come along to see how Lynette can be a good referral partner for you, then drop us a message to register.

🗓️ Wednesday 3rd September
⏰ 06.30-08.30
📍The Village Hotel, Swindon, SN5 7DW

29/08/2025

⭐️ NEW MEMBER ⭐️

Please join us in welcoming Thomas Brennan from TED Mortgages to BNI Read.

Tom has worked in Financial services since 2011, but for the last 12 years has spent his time honing his craft in Mortgage advice.

Having worked for the biggest bank and the biggest building society in the UK, Tom knows the importance of providing a first class service to every client he deals with.

He already has strong referral partners in the group like a UW partner, a builder, and property and garden maintenance. It's great to welcome him to the team.

We are so pleased to have you in our chapter and are looking forward to sending referrals your way, as well as watching your business flourish.

For all your mortgage needs, contact Tom today!

28/08/2025

Are you a commercial solicitor looking to grow your practice and receive high-quality referrals?

Our referral-based networking group is searching for skilled commercial solicitors to join our team of professionals!

Here’s the contract for success: You’ll collaborate with a Power Team of complementary experts— an accountant, financial adviser, HR consultant, business coach and more—who can naturally refer clients to you.

Together, we act as your extended business development team to:

✅ Connect you with valuable referrals
✅ Help you build strong, lasting client relationships
✅ Expand your practice through trusted partnerships

This isn’t just networking—it’s a powerful community dedicated to helping YOU thrive. 🌟

Ready to draft a future filled with opportunities?

Drop us a message or comment below to learn how to secure your spot and start receiving referrals that protect and grow your success!

27/08/2025

Are you looking to grow your business and boost your network in Q4 2025?

Then you're invited to our upcoming visitor day!

🗓️ Wednesday 10th September
📍 The Village Hotel, West Swindon
⏰ 6:45-8.30am
💡 What’s Included? A delicious breakfast + tea/coffee ☕🍳
👥 Who’s Attending? 30+ local businesses

This is the perfect opportunity to:
✅ Build valuable connections
✅ Collaborate with like-minded professionals
✅ Kickstart Q4 with momentum

We’re especially looking for:
🔧 Plumbers
🏋🏻‍♂️ Personal Trainers
🛋️ Interior Designers
📐 Architects
⚖️ Commercial Solicitors
📈 Digital Marketers
📸 Photographers

Tag a fellow business owner or drop us a message to RSVP 🚀

27/08/2025

This morning at our networking meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Frantugu Ionut of Fine Grain - Your World in Wood.

In his 10-minute presentation, Ioan showcased some truly stunning examples of the craftsmanship he and his team deliver – from built-in wardrobes, under-stair storage, and media walls, to floating bedside tables and much more.

One project that really captured everyone’s attention was a bookcase door that opened into a hidden room – the kind of detail that brings both function and a little magic into a home.

The quality of Fine Grain’s work speaks for itself (even if photos can’t quite capture it all!), and the glowing reviews they receive confirm just how much their clients value the results.

Ioan and his team love helping:
🏡 New homeowners make the most of their space
👨‍👩‍👧 Families needing smart storage for coats, shoes, toys & more
🏗️ Builders and architects looking for a trusted partner

If you know anyone who could benefit from bespoke storage solutions and high-quality joinery, Ioan would be delighted to connect.

At the same time, we also had James Woodhams doing a live demo of building the weekly door prize, which was a floating bedside table, designed and built by Fine Grain.

Follow their social media channels to see examples of their work and some behind the scenes 📸

26/08/2025

🤝 Business doesn’t just happen. It’s built—one connection at a time. Start here.

BNI isn’t about handing out business cards and hoping for the best—it’s about building real, lasting relationships that lead to real results. Every week, you’ll meet with a group of professionals who are committed to helping each other succeed through quality referrals. You’ll gain accountability, support, and access to a global network of opportunities—all while growing your business the smart way.

Come visit a meeting and see how powerful the right connections can be.

25/08/2025

This weeks feature speaker is Frantugu, our resident Carpenter from Grain - Your World in Wood.

Ioan would like to see the following at the meeting:
• Interior Designers
• Property Managers
•Facilities Managers

If you are one of these people and would like to come along to see how Ioan can be a good referral partner for you, then drop us a message to register.

🗓️ Wednesday 27th August
⏰ 06.30-08.30
📍The Village Hotel, Swindon, SN5 7DW

22/08/2025

⭐️ TESTIMONIAL ⭐️

This week, Dan Farthing of RiverView Portfolio gave a glowing testimonial to Peter Jones of The HR Dept.

Dan said:

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and the wider team at The HR Dept for their ongoing support to us and our clients.

We’ve known each others businesses for a while and this was further enhanced through both being BNI members. From the first conversation we had about working more closely together to help each to help our clients, you proactively introduced your team to our team and the synergies grew from there.

Your high level of service and commitment to your clients has always meant that it has been an easy introduction to make to clients and contacts who need support with their HR.

Working alongside your team has helped to enhance our payroll service. By having a trusted partner that our clients can rely upon and who my colleagues can pick up the phone to for support is so valuable.

What has always struck me is the approach to work alongside employers to get the right results, even if this means having the difficult conversations. With so many changes to employment law having come in, and that will be happening over the coming months – employers will need someone in their corner and you continue to epitomise that support.

Thanks again for your previous, ongoing, and future support to our clients."

21/08/2025

Are you an architect looking to grow your business and receive high-quality referrals?

Our referral-based networking group is searching for talented architects to join our team of professionals!

Here’s the blueprint for success: You’ll collaborate with a Power Team of complementary experts—property and garden maintenance, builders, carpenters, and more—who can naturally refer clients to you.

Together, we act as your extended marketing team to:

✅ Connect you with valuable referrals
✅ Help you build strong client relationships
✅ Expand your business through trusted partnerships

This isn’t just networking—it’s a powerful community dedicated to helping YOU thrive. 🌟

Ready to design a future filled with opportunities?

Drop us a message or comment below to learn how to secure your spot and start receiving referrals that build your success!

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Shaw Ridge Leisure Park
Swindon
SN57DW

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07766 168801

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