Face2face Networking has been acquired by Rob Wallace of Severn Signs Ltd and James Neal of Media Publishing Group Ltd (The Cheltonian / Glostonian magazines). We are pleased to announce that our next event is on Monday 19th July at Marinades Restaurant. Caribbean Taster Evening - Eat all you can!

Face2face provides a great platform for local businesses to meet like-minded people in relaxed, social surroundings to network over a three course dinner.

"We believe that business networking works best when it is fun, relaxed and flexible. We don`t set targets for referrals, demand deadlines for attendance, or have rigid rules. Our networking events provide loads of time to talk with other entrepreneurs and business owners" 

The networking format is friendly and designed in such a way that after each course, participants change tables and get the chance to talk about their products and services to a new group of people. The cost for the three course dinner and a complimentary drink on arrival is just £30.00 per person.

Many of our members tell us that one of the biggest advantages of face2face is that they don`t have to take time out of their working day to network. If you find you`re often too busy to network during the day, you may like to take the opportunity of joining us, initially as a non- member to see whether you like it.

                                                                         
BBQ Networking at The Hatherley Manor August 09
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"Networking is simply getting to know people and building relationships over time," says Rob, who has built his business by constant networking with other small businesses.

"Word of mouth is the most powerful form of promotion. People prefer to buy from people they know and trust and are then happy to refer and recommend them. What better way to get to know someone than to sit down and share a meal with them?"

At face2face, more than 60 local businesses get together every month for a three-course dinner. After each course, participants change tables and get the chance to talk about their products and services to a new group of people.

"The big advantage of an evening networking event is that many small business owners cannot take time out during their working day to network." says Rob.

"Another benefit of networking," says co-director James, "is that many small business owners work alone or from home. Getting together to meet other people in similar circumstances enables you not only to do business but to generate new ideas and discuss the issues all small businesses face."

Rob and James are committed to making face2face the premier business-to-business networking organisation in the region and to maximising the power of networking to help local companies grow their businesses.