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Good networking doesn’t stop when the meeting fini Good networking doesn’t stop when the meeting finishes. ☕

Sometimes the most valuable networking happens between meetings.

💡 A one to one over coffee
💡 A useful introduction
💡 A quick message when someone springs to mind
💡 Sharing advice or knowledge
💡 Recommending another member
💡 Spotting an opportunity for someone else

The meeting brings people together.

What happens afterwards helps turn those connections into relationships.

And the better we get to know each other, the easier it becomes to recognise opportunities, make meaningful introductions and advocate for one another.

Because good networking isn’t simply somewhere you go.

It’s something you do.

Before the meeting. During the meeting. And between the meetings. 💙💛

#AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessNetworking #LancashireBusiness #BusinessRelationships #Networking #BetterNetworking #Networing #Accrington #Rossendale #Rawtenstall #DunkenalghHotel #dodahs
Do you really know what the people you network wit Do you really know what the people you network with do? 👀

Knowing someone is an optician is one thing.

Knowing their specialist expertise and recognising exactly when you should introduce someone to them is something else entirely.

Long standing member David Gould from David Gould Opticians recently delivered his Fifteen Minute Focus at our Rossendale networking group at Do Dahs in Rawtenstall.

David shared his expertise in Myopia Management and how it can help slow the progression of short sightedness in children.

And here’s something you might not know.

In 2017, David fitted the first pair of MiSight Myopia Management contact lenses in a UK practice.

You don’t tend to see many opticians at business networking groups either.

Yet David has generated thousands of pounds worth of business through networking.

Because good networking goes much deeper than:

“This is David. He’s an optician.”

It’s about understanding his expertise.

Knowing who he can help.

Recognising the conversations that should make you think of him.

And developing enough trust to confidently recommend him.

That’s why our Fifteen Minute Focus isn’t simply an opportunity for members to promote themselves.

💡 It helps the rest of the room become better advocates for their business.

The better we understand each other, the better the introductions we can make. 💙💛

#RossendaleNetworking #AccringtonNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessNetworking #LancashireBusiness #MyopiaManagement #ReferralMarketing #Misight #myopiamanagement #Opticians #Networking
Being heard isn’t the same as being understood. 👂💬 Being heard isn’t the same as being understood. 👂💬

You can introduce your business at every networking meeting, but great referrals need more than visibility.

People need to understand:

💡 Who you really want to work with
💡 The problems you solve
💡 What a great opportunity looks like for you
💡 What makes you different
💡 When they should think of YOU

And that understanding develops through conversations.

This photo captures Pete Simms from Bluerock IT, Leroy Philbrook from PAC and Pam Duxbury from AC Accountancy chatting at our Accrington networking group at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel.

No sales pitches.

Just people talking, listening, laughing and getting to know one another.

It might look like a simple conversation.

But conversations like these are where relationships develop, trust grows and future referrals often begin.

Because good networking isn’t about shouting louder.

Being visible gets you noticed. Being understood helps you get referred. 💙💛

#AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessNetworking #LancashireBusiness #ReferralMarketing #BusinessRelationships
Being friendly isn’t enough to make networking wor Being friendly isn’t enough to make networking work. 💡

We think networking SHOULD be friendly.

You should enjoy walking into the room, have a laugh, build relationships and genuinely look forward to seeing people again.

But networking is also an investment of your time and money.

So something needs to move.

That might be:

💡 A trusted introduction
💡 A referral
💡 A collaboration
💡 Greater visibility
💡 Useful advice
💡 Someone recognising an opportunity for you weeks or months later

That’s why we believe good networking needs friendliness AND structure.

Enough structure to create opportunities.

Enough freedom for genuine relationships and camaraderie to develop.

Too much structure can make networking feel like another job.

Too little can turn it into a social gathering with business cards.

The magic is in the balance. 💙💛

#AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessNetworking #LancashireBusiness #NetworkingTips #BusinessCommunity #Rossendale #Accrington #hyndburn #lancashire
Does bigger automatically mean better when it come Does bigger automatically mean better when it comes to networking? 🤔

We don’t think so.

You can be surrounded by 100 business owners and still leave without making a meaningful connection.

Because great networking isn’t about filling a room.

It’s about what happens between the people in it.

The conversations.
The introductions.
The support.
The laughter.
The referrals.
The genuine desire to see other members succeed.

That camaraderie matters.

But being friendly isn’t enough either. Networking is an investment of your time and money, so it needs to create opportunities and deliver a return.

For us, the sweet spot is simple:

People who genuinely enjoy being together AND understand that they’re there to help one another grow.

So perhaps we should stop asking:

“How many people are in the room?”

And start asking:

“What happens because those people are in the room together?” 💙💛

That’s better networking.

#AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessNetworking #LancashireBusiness #BusinessCommunity #Rossendale #Rawstenstall #Accrington #Networking #businessowners
🎉 The celebrations continued today! 🎉 Yesterday, 🎉 The celebrations continued today! 🎉

Yesterday, Better Networking Hubs celebrated its 2nd birthday, and this morning we carried on the celebrations at our Accrington networking group. 💛

A huge thank you to Rachel Killoran from Admin Fixers for baking some beautiful on-brand birthday cakes.

Umerah Shuaib from Utility Warehouse delivered a brilliant Fifteen Minute Focus. I always learn something new when our members share their expertise, and Umerah always brings warmth, positivity, and plenty of laughs.

It was also lovely to welcome Colette Machard back for a second visit.

Most importantly, the morning was filled with everything that makes networking worthwhile:

💛 Great people
💛 Meaningful conversations
💛 Supportive relationships
💛 Opportunities and referrals
💛 Plenty of laughter

Two years on, I still love seeing the friendships, collaborations, and business relationships that grow through our groups.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far.

Happy Friday! 😊

#BetterNetworkingHubs #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingWorks #BusinessCommunity #SmallBusinessSupport #AccringtonBusiness #LancashireBusiness #BusinessRelationships #NetworkingEvents #GrowYourBusiness
🎉 2 years of Better Networking Hubs 🎉 Today we're 🎉 2 years of Better Networking Hubs 🎉

Today we're celebrating two years of bringing business owners together through Better Networking Hubs.

What started as an idea has grown into thriving networking communities in Rossendale and Accrington, filled with supportive, encouraging, and inspiring people who genuinely want to help each other succeed.

Over the past two years we've shared conversations, referrals, collaborations, celebrations, and plenty of breakfasts! Most importantly, we've built relationships that go far beyond networking.

A huge thank you to every member, visitor, speaker, and supporter who has been part of the journey so far. You have helped make Better Networking Hubs what it is today.

Here's to the next chapter and many more connections to come. 💙💛

#BetterNetworkingHubs #BusinessNetworking #Networking #Rossendale #Accrington #LancashireBusiness #SmallBusiness #BusinessCommunity #SupportLocalBusiness #NetworkingWorks
🎉 Membership Renewal 🎉 We're delighted that Peter 🎉 Membership Renewal 🎉

We're delighted that Peter Sims, Director of Blue Rock IT, has renewed his membership with Better Networking Hubs.

Pete has been part of our Accrington Hub since the group began, building relationships, supporting fellow members, and contributing to the friendly, professional atmosphere we're proud of.

Networking works best when it's built on trust, consistency, and genuine connections, and we're looking forward to another year of conversations, connections, referrals, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Thank you for your continued support, Pete!

🟡 Supportive networking
🟡 Genuine relationships
🟡 Referrals built through trust

Interested in visiting? Book your visitor place. Details in our bio.

#AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessNetworking #Networking #ReferralNetworking #BusinessCommunity #LocalBusiness #NetworkingWorks #SmallBusinessUK #LancashireBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SupportLocalBusiness
Do we need to ditch the pitch? 👀 Not exactly. At Do we need to ditch the pitch? 👀

Not exactly.

At Better Networking Hubs, we believe 60 second introductions still work brilliantly when they’re done properly.

Not:
❌ Hard selling
❌ Pressure to buy
❌ Trying to impress everyone

Instead:
🟡 Tell people who you help
🟡 Share what problems you solve
🟡 Explain what opportunities to listen out for
🟡 Help members understand how they can refer you

Tell, don’t sell.

Because good networking is built on trust, relationships, and genuine conversations.

And yes… we’re proud to be a networking group 😊

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #ReferralNetworking #BusinessGrowth #ProfessionalNetworking #BusinessRelationships #NetworkingWorks #BusinessCommunity #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #AccringtonBusiness #RossendaleBusiness #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking
Warning: You may not relate to this unless you're Warning: You may not relate to this unless you're a travel agent! 

Tina the Travel Agent worked from home each day,
Planning dream adventures and helping clients away.
But working solo sometimes felt a little quiet too,
So she joined a networking group to meet a business crew.
Now Tina gets referrals from people who know her well,
Enjoys real face-to-face chats and stories members tell.
She’s built trusted relationships and grown her business too,
Because good networking connects the right people to you.

Don't worry, Tina isn't real, which means we still have a place left for a travel agent to join our Accrington Better Networking Hub. 

Avoid delay and book your visitor place today. 😊

#TravelAgent #TravelBusiness #TravelConsultant #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessGrowth #ReferralNetworking #NetworkingWorks #WorkFromHomeBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FaceToFaceNetworking #BusinessRelationships #SupportLocalBusiness #TravelIndustry #IndependentTravelAgent #BusinessCommunity #AccringtonBusiness #RossendaleBusiness #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking
Has this seat got your name on it? 👀 At Better Ne Has this seat got your name on it? 👀

At Better Networking Hubs, we operate a one seat per sector approach, meaning members support one another rather than compete.

So when you join, you become the go-to person for your profession within the group.

🟡 Trusted relationships
🟡 Referral opportunities
🟡 Business visibility
🟡 Supportive networking

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the business sectors currently available across our Accrington and Rossendale groups.

Could one of those seats be yours?

Message us to find out more or book your visitor place 😊

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ReferralNetworking #BusinessCommunity #SmallBusinessUK #ProfessionalNetworking #BusinessRelationships #AccringtonBusiness #RossendaleBusiness #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking
Another lovely five star review for Better Network Another lovely five star review for Better Networking Hubs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“It has a real sense of community, almost like a family, where you can do business while also building meaningful personal relationships.”

This is exactly what we aim to create.

Supportive networking.
Genuine relationships.
Business growth through trust and connection.

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback 😊

If you’re based in Accrington or Rossendale and looking for networking that feels welcoming, supportive, and professional, we’d love to welcome you along.

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #BusinessCommunity #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessGrowth #ReferralNetworking #NetworkingWorks #BusinessRelationships #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking
Ever been pitch slapped at a networking event? 😅 Ever been pitch slapped at a networking event? 😅

You know the kind.

You’ve barely said hello before someone launches into what they sell and why you should buy it.

That’s not networking.

At Better Networking Hubs, we believe in:

🟡 Real conversations
🟡 Genuine introductions
🟡 Supportive relationships
🟡 Referrals built through trust

Tell, not sell.

No hard selling.

No awkward pressure.

Just friendly, structured networking for local business owners who want to build relationships that lead somewhere.

Based in or near Accrington or Rossendale?

Contact details in the bio or just book your visitor place.

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #Accrington #Rossendale #LancashireBusiness #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingWorks #ReferralNetworking #BusinessRelationships #BusinessConnections #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking
Another fantastic renewal at Better Networking Hub Another fantastic renewal at Better Networking Hubs. 🎉

A huge thank you to Richard Singleton from @whyusmarketing for renewing his membership at our Accrington Business Networking Group.

Richard specialises in websites and CRM systems, helping businesses improve their online presence, streamline processes, and work more efficiently.

Richard recently said renewing his membership was “a no brainer” because he’s gained more from this group than any other networking he’s ever done.

That kind of feedback means a lot and reflects exactly what Better Networking Hubs is all about:

🟡 Genuine relationships
🟡 Trusted introductions
🟡 Supportive business connections
🟡 Long-term growth through networking done properly

We’re delighted Richard continues to be part of the Better Networking Hubs community and look forward to supporting his business growth for another year.

Interested in visiting one of our Lancashire networking groups?

Book your visitor place today. Contact details in the bio. 👆

#BusinessNetworking #NetworkingGroups #AccringtonBusiness #LancashireBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingCommunity #ReferralNetworking #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking
“Ten minutes just isn’t enough.” That’s why Bette “Ten minutes just isn’t enough.”

That’s why Better Networking Hubs introduced Fifteen Minute Focus™ sessions.

No sell. Just tell.

Members can choose what works best for them:
🟡 Present
🟡 Q&A
🟡 Focus Session

Because not everyone feels comfortable doing formal presentations, and that’s completely okay.

The goal is simply to help other members understand your business better so they can support and recommend you.

In this session, Dean Kelly from Dean Kelly Roofing shared before-and-after roofing projects and talked members through the work he does.

Supportive networking.
Real conversations.
Genuine business relationships.

That’s what Better Networking Hubs is all about 😊

📸Photo credit: @zainz 

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #Accrington #Rossendale #LancashireBusiness #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingWorks #BusinessSupport #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessOwner #ReferralNetworking #BusinessCommunity #NetworkingEvents #ProfessionalNetworking #WomenInBusiness #TradesBusiness #BusinessConnections #SupportLocalBusiness #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #LancashireNetworking #BusinessRelationships #GrowYourBusiness #NetworkingGroup #BusinessOwners #CommunityOverCompetition #ReferralBusiness
Fed up with networking events that aren’t what you Fed up with networking events that aren’t what you expected?

You’re not the only one.

A lot of business owners have experienced networking that felt:
🔵 Too sales-focused
🔵 Uncomfortable
🔵 Full of pressure
🔵 More about pitching than genuine relationships

That’s exactly why Better Networking Hubs was created.

We believe networking should do what it says on the tin.

🟡 Welcoming people
🟡 Genuine business relationships
🟡 Real opportunities
🟡 Supportive networking that actually works

No gimmicks.

No awkward pressure.

Just local business owners building trusted connections together.

If you’re based in Accrington or Rossendale and have been thinking about giving networking another try, we’d love to welcome you along.

Message or call to find out more - details in the bio.

Or book your visitor place online. 😊

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #LocalBusiness #AccringtonBusiness #RossendaleBusiness #NetworkingWorks #SmallBusinessUK #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking #Accrington #Rossendale #Lancashire
Running your business from home sounded like a gre Running your business from home sounded like a great idea… until you caught yourself talking to the kettle 😅

Running a business can feel isolating sometimes, which is why networking matters so much.

🟡 Real conversations
🟡 Supportive people
🟡 Fresh ideas
🟡 Genuine business connections

That’s what Better Networking Hubs is all about.

If you’re based in (or near) Accrington or Rossendale and looking for a welcoming networking group, come and visit us ☕

Book your visitor place today.

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #Accrington #Rossendale #LancashireBusiness #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingWorks #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking
Walking into a networking room for the first time Walking into a networking room for the first time can feel daunting, can’t it?

Especially if you’ve ever:

🔵 Felt out of place
🔵 Been overwhelmed by loud sales environments
🔵 Experienced pressure to give referrals
🔵 Wondered whether networking is really “for you”

The truth is, good networking should never make you feel uncomfortable.

At Better Networking Hubs, we aim to create networking groups that are:

🟡 Welcoming
🟡 Supportive
🟡 Professional, but relaxed
🟡 Focused on genuine relationships and real business growth

If you’re based in Accrington or Rossendale and you’ve been thinking about networking, why not come and see what we do?

You’ll receive a warm welcome.

See the bio for our contact details or book your visitor place 😊

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #LocalBusiness #AccringtonBusiness #RossendaleBusiness #NetworkingWorks #SmallBusinessUK #LancashireNetworking #Accrington #Rossendale #BetterNetworking
There’s never been a better time to fill your cup There’s never been a better time to fill your cup ☕

As business owners, we spend so much time giving to everyone else that we sometimes forget the importance of filling our own cup too.

🟡 The right conversations
🟡 The right connections
🟡 The right support

That’s what Better Networking Hubs is all about.

If you’re based in Accrington or Rossendale and looking to grow your business network, come and visit a group.

Contact details in the bio or book your visitor place to fill your cup.

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #Accrington #Rossendale #LancashireBusiness #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingWorks #SupportLocalBusiness #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking
This is Dean Kelly from Dean Kelly Roofing 👋 Dean This is Dean Kelly from Dean Kelly Roofing 👋

Dean gets most of his business through referrals.

Why?

Because people know him, trust him, and confidently recommend him.

That’s what good networking can do over time.

🟡 Genuine relationships
🟡 Trusted connections
🟡 More referrals
🟡 More opportunities

At Better Networking Hubs, that’s exactly what we help local business owners build.

So if you want more referral-based business…

Be like Dean 😊

Message us to find out more about visiting one of our networking groups in Accrington or Rossendale. All our details are in the bio.

Or, you can book your visitor place now at one of our fortnightly meetings. 

📸 Photo by Zain Zia Photography. Thank you, @zainz 

#Networking #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingUK #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessUK #Accrington #Rossendale #LancashireBusiness #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingWorks #Referrals #AccringtonNetworking #RossendaleNetworking
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