
UNFOLD
YOUR
BUSINESS
POTENTIAL . . .
WHY BUSINESSES JOIN AND WHY THEY STAY
The Business Club provides an environment for go ahead business people to access whatever it is you need to help your business thrive and grow, membership of the club is corporate so you and all your team can participate and benefit.
The Business Club team get a kick out of helping others succeed and believe business should be fun and we provide a genuine support service at a price that is affordable for every business.
The original model in Peterborough has more than 700 member companies who use their membership to gain new
ideas, get new clients and suppliers, access services, tap into help and support, and gain valuable training.
Knowing they’re never on their own gives them real peace of mind.
Since it was founded in 1992 we’ve helped literally thousands of local businesses and organisations achieve their goals and objectives and build a better business. One of the things we are particularly proud of is that 92.7% of our members attribute at least part of their success (some small, many huge) directly to being part of the club, so it is well worthwhile exploring.
10 GREAT REASONS TO JOIN
1> Structured planning session to focus on and identify your objectives and give you greater focus on areas
of opportunity within The Business Club.
2> Full contact details of every member in the Club showing their business offering.
You’ll have a printed directory of local members as well as online access.
3> Fully comprehensive bespoke Business Software Package specifically designed and dedicated software to
help maximise your growth. You can manage your marketing and monitor Key Performance Indicators to
help steer and drive your business.
4> Printed newsletters containing a schedule of upcoming events, new members’ details, business building
hints, tips and information. You can also access the online version which has an archive of the hints and
tips.
5> Top quality speakers covering a host of business topics, the speakers chosen can be entertaining and
motivational, controversial and questioning, educational and knowledgeable and they’ll all be useful and
valuable for you and your business.
6> Regular business events with presentations and workshops covering everything from sales and marketing
to personal development, they are designed to maximise your opportunities to meet and network with like
minded business people.
7> Members helpline with unrestricted access for advice, guidance on business issues, legal and employment
issues, local and regional business intelligence and sourcing suppliers… just pick up the phone and call.
8> Social functions and events including golf days, race meetings, activity days, barbecues, dinner and
dancing, parties and other enjoyable occasions… socialising can really enhance business, as well as being
a lot of fun.
9> Corporate membership – not individual… in independent research amongst members 82% cited the feeling
of belonging as being one of the most important facets.
10> Its fun and it works!
WHY BUSINESSES JOIN AND WHY THEY STAY
The other businesses you’ll associate with are decision makers, focused on growing their businesses and enjoying the process.
You’ll spend time with other like minded business people to;
Add sales
Develop new ideas
Increase profits
Reduce costs
Build better business
Have fun
Throughout the year there are events and activities, all designed to maximise a variety of business needs;
Help you to develop and build a better and more profitable business
Win new business
Cut your costs
Promote sales between members
Deliver business support services at realistic prices
Meeting to create and develop business and social relationships
Provide practical training and advice
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
It can be tough running your own business, being at the top of a large or small organisation or having a position
of responsibility. The environment we create in The Business Club will help you get the very best results from your business. Providing you with exciting new sales opportunities, practical tools, help and guidance in the form of advice and support along with new tips and new ideas.
You’ll have more sales opportunities, access to databases, including all members, and business events, all in an enjoyable and informal support network. As you progress in your business, what you need will be different at different times, so you will get what you need, when you need it.
A GENUINE SERVICE
You’ll get a genuine service, empathising with your needs, proactively energising the local business community and delivering on the promises made to you. The same people who founded the business in 1992 are the same people
that are running it now, and are always there when you need something…they know you belong.
‘GO AHEAD’ BUSINESSES
With local businesses as members you’ll find like minded, progressive and dynamic, energetic and forward thinking business people as well as those that are, perhaps less outgoing or confident. They range from multi nationals, SME’s and sole traders to charities, local authorities and entrepreneurs. You’ll find a motivational and
supportive group, keen to increase business and happy to share knowledge with you. You’ll meet people whose company is enjoyable and often educational, you’ll get more ideas, more leads, an alternative choice of suppliers and you’ll have fun.
Belonging to The Business Club is much, much more than networking.