About this Event
📢 Shout out to all businesses in and around the Southend , Rochford, and Leigh-on-Sea areas!
➡️ Keep reading as this is for you!
We are delighted to be supporting a brand new business which has recently opened in Leigh-on-Sea. Bits on the Side has a wonderfully retro aesthetic and our meetings are a great chance to experience what BotS has to offer to the local area.
Tried networking before and hated it? You’re not alone.
Not all networking is awkward, over-structured, or soul-destroying.
EBN is the good kind... relaxed, supportive, and genuinely useful.
What's in it for you?
✔️ Friendly welcome
✔️ New connections
✔️ Great conversations
✔️ Insightful presentations
✔️ Chance to introduce your business
✔️ Morning blast of motivation and productivity to start your day
✔️ Relaxed, informal networking with a strong business focus
✔️ Delicious breakfast to get your day off to the perfect start!
Sounds pretty great, right?
Effective Business Network offers structured, face-to-face networking without any pressure.
- It's a relaxed and informal setting
- Yet remains focused on business
The success of our Group Members speaks for itself, proving our longstanding networking formula that drives results!
- Knowledge + Trust = Business Growth
If you're new to networking, feeling uncertain, or experiencing nerves about attending, you're not alone.
We are experts at welcoming networking beginners and guarantee a warm welcome for everyone.
Please read to the bottom of this information before booking your ticket to ensure that your business/industry category is available within the group.
Our Group Directors will facilitate introductions, provide guidance on networking etiquette to enhance your networking skills, and will follow up with you to ensure you had an exceptional experience at our events.
We know your time is valuable as a busy business owner, and we want to make networking as convenient as possible for you.
That’s why our events are scheduled before your workday begins, ensuring that your networking efforts won't interfere with your business activities.
Additionally, we understand how hectic your days can be, often leading to skipped meals.
To support your well-being, all our events include a delicious and hearty breakfast to kickstart your day on a positive note.
Join us to connect with like-minded professionals while enjoying a great meal!
For those committed to networking, where relationships are formed and genuine introductions are made in a friendly, stress free environment, we invite you to try us out.
Visiting ebn comes with no immediate obligation and non-members are able to benefit from attending three of our events before we invite you to join our community.
We are excited to welcome you to one of our highly attended networking events across Essex!
Visit to explore all our locations and events.
Membership in EBN is a valuable investment in your business and one of the most cost-effective methods to connect with like-minded business owners within your local area.
Please note that the following professions are already represented by our members within this group.
- At Home Care Provider
- Bookkeeper
- Business Consulting
- Charity
- FSB Membership Advisor
If you work within an area not listed above we would love to welcome you.
To discuss EBN membership, please send an email to
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Welcome
Host: Group Director
Info: We look forward to welcoming you at 7am where we will introduce you to other guests and members over a cup of coffee – other beverages available. This is a great opportunity to connect with other businesses and for members to find out more about you.
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Introductions
Host: Group Director
Info: At 7.30am, the meeting is opened where you will hear introductions and updates from your Group Director before we enjoy a good hearty breakfast and continue to network. This provides a great opportunity to get to know your fellow networking attendees and is where the conversation really begins. Once breakfast is finished we invite you to tell us a little about yourself, your business, any useful connections you wish to make, and how we can collectively support you.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Presentation or Business Discussion
Host: Group Member
Info: At our meetings, each member has the opportunity to present to the rest of the group. Rather than a selling pitch, this is where members are able to showcase their particular knowledge, skills, expertise, and talents based upon what they do within their business. These always prove to be very insightful, and you will leave having learnt something new. We alternate our presentations with business discussions around particular topics which have been suggested by the members.
🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:00 AM
Finalise
Host: Group Director
Info: The Group Director will bring the meeting to a close, allowing you a chance to exchange business cards and and continue to network with anyone you haven't had the chance to speak with during the meeting.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bits on the side, 117 Rectory Grove, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
GBP 13.70
