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Welcome to this week's Business Banter blog.
If you are new to the Business Banter, as several of you were last week, this is where we highlight all who came along, showcasing their companies wherever possible, while at the same time looking at what's happening around the world of the Business Banter community.
A few big announcements this week, a bit of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly all compressed into a few days.
On The Good side I'm glad to announce the re-launch of The Business Golf Association which has been re-modelled to take account of feedback from the Banterers.
Since the Business Banter started, many of those who have came to the events have often asked what's in it for me?
Well if I could ask you to take a look at the BGA offer below and either sign up to come along and participate in the event yourself or pass it on to your own colleagues or contacts who play or would like to learn to play golf that would be greatly appreciated. By listening to our target audience we've re-packaged the BGA while still offering all the networking facilities of the original project.
The Bad, has to be the decision to end the current phase of the Edinburgh Business Banter with the last event taking place on June 21 at Caffe Nero on Lothian Road.
As many of you will know, Think Different Business Banter has been running in Edinburgh each week since last October and, during that time, a wide variety of business people from one person operations to larger businesses have came along to share a coffee and have a bit of craic early in the morning. Some of the businesses will hopefully have met with others they might not otherwise have came into contact with and through that developed some business for themselves.
As any business, we need to continually evaluate the progress we are making against our own objectives, taking into account what our ‘clients’ and ‘customers’ are looking for and deciding whether what we offer is relevant within the marketplace. It has became obvious in recent weeks that the Business Banter is not working as expected and the time and energy required to develop it into one similar to that in Glasgow is not sustainable.
Consequently, I have decided to open the doors one last time to the Business Banter in Edinburgh on Tuesday 21 June at Caffe Nero between 0800 and 1000. You can always RSVP on the Banter website page should you be able to come along.
And The Ugly, just has to be the attempts of some of the Banterers to break into the movie business with their screen tests at Esquires on Thursday. With all the professionalism of a dodgy home made movie, 24 of the Banterers answered the question 'What's the best thing about Glasgow?'
All their efforts were not wasted as a host of movie moguls have been on the phone almost every hour since we published the video from last Thursday's Business Banter (more details in a paragraph or two).
Peter Mullan called to say he was gutted to have missed the auditions, thinking that a new thriller movie was being filmed in his home city. Council leader Matheson indicated that he would give his fullest support to any film which is able to portray Glasgow in a good light. And Frank Cozzo has been offered a regular slot opening the Comic Stand in Woodlands Road.
So here is a short trailer showcasing three of the Banterers response with the Director's Cut limited edition special below that.
And if the trailer intrigues you then take a look at the full version - the film they tried to ban in HMV and other high street stores. From the weather to the punters from the nightlife to the culture and even a mention for Partick Thistle.
The Business Banter this week
This week's forthcoming Business Banters are at the usual times and places.
Edinburgh, Tuesday, Caffe Nero, Lothian Road 0800-1000
Glasgow, Thursday, Esquires, Hope Street 0800-1000
Newbie Corner
Welcome to our Business Banter newbies this week. Most of the info I have hear is from your website or LinkedIn pages and if you don't have a photo to go alongside this then shame on you!! ;-) Especially Andrew who is a ..... eh photographer!!
Andrew McKenna, photographer
Andrew is a freelance professional photographer who aims to create beautiful stunning portrait and event photographs.
Sounds simple doesn't it?There's more to it than that though.
He has been involved in music for more years than he cares to remember so that has been the basis of his work so far. In this time he has photographed artists from all over the world and of all levels. From local bands to household names. Wonder if he has any photos of bands I've listened to over the past 40 years or so? The Bathers Andrew?
Iain Clague, Director, E&S Performance Solutions Ltd.
We provide Behavioural based Performance Management training to Owners/Directors and Management of all levels. We will show you how and provide you with the tools so you can create an environment where people want to do what it is you want them to do and enjoy it. By applying the proven laws of human behaviour to improve and sustain performance.
Zibya Bashir and Louise Chopra, both ladies are Associates with Anderson Fyfe.
Based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Anderson Fyfe LLP has a core legal division and a volume services division. Anderson Fyfe's core legal division provides partner-led advice covering corporate and commercial matters, litigation, professional negligence, TMT, employment, insolvency and commercial property matters. There is also a comprehensive private client service. The firm's volume work is in the provision of re-mortgage and debt recovery services. The firm's volume remortgage department operates throughout the UK. It acts for a range of primary, secondary and tertiary lenders, as does the volume debt recovery department, which also acts for a large number of institutions (including Scottish Power plc, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Scottish Enterprise - for whom Anderson Fyfe LLP is exclusive litigation agent).
Victor Brierley, Founder, Glasgow Whisky Tours
Victor has a number of business interests including Bagging Scotland and Glasgow Whisky Tours. He encourages everyone to Bag in Scotland so what can you Bag? Best check out his website. Its fantastic. Explore & Share Scotland 'Bag' landmarks and attractions in Scotland by visiting them and sharing your experience with the world.
Alan Burke, Director, Property Bureau
With more than 25 years experience we have established ourselves as a leading service provider, managing let properties throughout Scotland. We will continue to bring you the financial rewards of letting your property without the hassles.Whether you are looking to secure tenants in your property or are looking to have your portfolio managed, we guarantee a first class service with friendly professional and reliable staff.
Elaine Hunter, Partner, Tods Murray LLP
Tods Murray is a leading independent Scottish law firm, dedicated to providing first rate, innovative and commercially aware specialist advice to companies, institutions and organisations, within both the private and public sectors, and to families, individuals and
charities.
Fahima Ahmed, Managing Director, Biddan
We are a professional web design agency, located in Glasgow. Our team at Biddan has over 10 years combined experience in website development and design.
Kevin Brown, Director, Chi-Flow
Kevin runs regular weekend retreats practicing Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation, in varying locations. These usually run from a Friday evening to Sunday afternoon/ Monday lunchtimes, and are much enjoyed by all who participate. They are an opportunity to spend some ‘me time’, and can be as sociable or unsociable as you choose (it is your weekend, after all). A mixture of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation are taught during the various sessions at each retreat, which fully take into account each participants level of knowledge.
Andrew Forsyth, Director DarlingForsyth
A full service graphic design agency based in the centre of Edinburgh but working throughout the UK. We thrive on any design challenge, be it a brand identity, annual report, website or brochure and work with our clients to ensure the process is a pleasure not a pain. Underpinned by a combined experience of over 40 years producing successful, incisive design, our solutions will not just be good, they will be devilishly clever.
Each of you have now been indoctrinated into the Think Different Business Banter Community and we've created a web page for you. (Follow this link, search for your name then click on that link too -http://www.thinkdifferentevents.co.uk/bantercommunity.htm) You'll notice the picture, if there is one, may be out of focus and we don't have a great deal of detail about you, your social media links, contact details, and even some description about what you do.
If you want to add this detail for others to see please email me and I'll add it in. See here for an example - http://www.thinkdifferentevents.co.uk/spotlight.htm.
Finally, while I have LinkedIn with many of you, I'd be delighted to accept an invitation from any I haven't connected with to date.
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Business has always been generated on the basis of not what you know, but who you know and the Business Golf Association has been created to extend the network of contacts this applies to. We would like to invite you to the inaugural event at The East Renfrewshire Golf Club Morning of Thursday 25th August This event has been created to maximise the time spent not only on the course but throughout the event itself and, using individual web pages created for each player, before and after the event. A Shotgun, Stableford format ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to get the best out of their participation in the golfing aspect of the event, while facilitated networking will ensure that your network of contacts will also increase as a result of participation. What is being offered. · Golf at The East Renfrewshire Golf Club · Breakfast on arrival · Deluxe Goody Bag for each competitor · Range Balls provided · Shotgun start · Lunch on completion of play · Fantastic Prize Table for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and other prizes on the day · Novelty Prizes · Many contacts within the Business Community · Personalised web pages Cost: £95.00 (+VAT) Personalised web pagesIn addition to the golfing aspect which remains key to the event, you will have your own web page created which all other members can view. The web page will offer an opportunity to give more details about your golf experiences and information about your company, its products and services. After the event you will be able to check the leaderboard standings and make and read comments about the event on the associated blog. To find out more about the Business Golf Association and this event please visit the websitehttp://www.business-golf.co.uk/ Alternatively you can contact Martin Jack martinjack@thinkdifferentevents.co.uk 0141 221 7423 |
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Musical Interlude
Maintaining the What's best about Glasgow theme, this week's musical interlude is performed by Hue and Cry. Maybe never my favourite band but always liked this wee tune Mother Glasgow.
Twits of the week
Forget about FFs or Friendly Fridays as they're called. This is the 'A' list of Twits this week from the Business Banter Community. So thanks for all the mentions using the #TDBB hash tag this week
Annie Boyd - @AnnieBeee
Oor Liam - @fruit_mobile
Elaine Hunter - @ElaineAHunter
Victor Brierley - @GLAWhiskyTours
Bronagh Bell - @BronaghHopes
In the Spotlight
Think Different Business Banter is all about building business relationships and the Spotlight pages provide an opportunity for Banterers to tell us all a little bit more about themselves and what services or products they offer their clients. Providing this information online also gives Banterers an opportunity to update us all on changes to their company's services, special promotions, links to other media stories and the like. Find out more about how you can Get in the Spotlight.
This week the Spotlight falls on Ruth Webber Click on Find Out More to read the whole interview. Click on the photos below to see who has been put in the Spotlight so far:
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Until later this week
TUESDAY - EDINBURGH
THURSDAY - GLASGOW
Take care and keep busy
Jacky
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