Basingstoke in person networking launch 3rd September 2024

Welcome to the launch of Fabulous Networking Basingstoke our latest in person business networking group. Technically this is a relaunch as we had a group in Basingstoke prior to the pandemic. We now have a new leader, a new venue and a new day and we’d love to welcome former attendees and new people.

Do you do business in the Basingstoke area of Hampshire or surrounding areas? If so we’d love to welcome you to our in person business networking group.

Your host is Dawn Packham. Dawn is an HR consultant and very much a people person so she will help you to feel really welcome and supported.

Grow your business network in Basingstoke and beyond

There’s an old saying that it’s not what you know but who you know that counts. We agree. Our aim is to create the best connections in Basingstoke and surrounding areas. Connections to people who will support you and your business. They might become your customers, your advocates and, very likely, your friends. Whilst online meetings are great there’s nothing quite like in person networking for developing relationships.

Fabulous Networking is a membership organisation, but visitors are always welcome. We don’t restrict attendance by profession or gender. We believe that there are opportunities to be gained by working with our competitors. Visitors are encouraged to attend up to three of our events before deciding if they’d like to join. Once a member you’ll be able to attend any event at any time.

Your attendance fee is £15 (£12 for members) to cover venue and light refreshments.

Our agenda

There’s time for informal networking and to introduce your business to everyone present. We don’t do the traditional one-minute pitch. Instead, we find ways to be more spontaneous and interactive. Each month we do something a little different.

As this is a launch event and looks like being very well attended we’d like you to introduce your business in 15 words (the word count doesn’t include your name, business name or strapline). This article might inspire you.

Our agenda is structured but flexible to respond to the needs and size of the group on the day. Typically, we will have a speaker on a topic of interest to business people. Our speaker will be Action Coach Lisa Sinfield whose talk is ‘The 3 pillars of business growth’.

Support, learning and inspiration are three of our core values and will be woven through the meeting. We want you to leave feeling it was a morning well spent.

Your speaker

Lisa Sinfield is an Action Coach helping business owners to achieve their goals and sustainable growth. She has a background in sales and also runs a French clothing business. Lisa’s talks are packed with practical ideas that you can use in your business right away.

Your host

With over 27 years’ experience in the field of HR, Dawn is a Chartered CIPD-qualified HR professional.

She runs a fabulous HR consultancy which provides small businesses with friendly and straight-forward HR support for all things people.

Dawn’s industry background spans the luxury hotel market, large scale retail, senior hospitality recruitment, and electrical and electronic engineering, which gives her a diverse and rich understanding of various business environments and challenges.

Outside of her professional life, Dawn is an avid dog lover, motorhomer and a passionate baker.

Our venue

We’re meeting at the Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke which is easily accessible just off the Basingstoke ring road. There’s ample parking but if you need help with transport please email Glenda and we’ll try to connect you to a lift. The Apollo is an independent hotel with 125 rooms, a brasserie style restaurant and spa facilities.

Reasons for attending our Basingstoke in person networking group

Running a business can be lonely, the people you meet networking can help you feel less isolated and more supported. They may become your customers or refer you to others who will.

We’ll aim to ensure that you leave our Basingstoke in person networking meeting with at least one benefit from attending whether that’s a new contact, some learning or renewed enthusiasm for your business.