Networking - Home - ABN Community2024-03-28T10:03:55Zhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/feed/category/Networking%C2%A0B4NOON, Have you booked yet?https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/b4noon-have-you-booked-yet2024-03-21T15:11:12.000Z2024-03-21T15:11:12.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12403114482,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12403114482,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12403114482?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Our next B4NOON event on the 17th April Sponsored by Andrew Smith of KLT Networking hosted by Palm Court Hotel is filling up. </p>
<p>If you would like to attend this event, please click going on the event page and we'll will do the rest. </p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who has booked so far, I look forward to seeing you all. </p>
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<p>"I'm already getting more follow-up meetings after events"<br /><br />"First new bit of business won since I adjusted my approach. And I'm sure there'll be more to come!"<br /><br />"Two new sales opportunities since my session. Little changes make a big difference!"<br /><br />"Thank-you for my networking review & boost. Ready to go for my next event!"<br /><br />"Much more confident now with my networking process and building my relationships"<br /><br />That's all that KLT Networking does! Help companies and individuals network more effectively to win more business<br /><br /><strong>If you'd like to have a chat about your networking and want to win more business, add a comment below, send a direct message, email <a href="mailto:info@kltnetworking.com">info@kltnetworking.com</a> or call 01224 900789</strong><br /><br /><br /></p></div>Thank you, Northwood North East M4 (Meet Everyone)https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-northwood-north-east-m4-meet-everyone2024-03-12T20:34:13.000Z2024-03-12T20:34:13.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12399724666,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}12399724666,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12399724666?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">What a cracking bunch!</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's M4 Event, sponsored by Laura Mearns of<strong> <a href="https://www.northwooduk.com/aberdeen-estate-agents/">Northwood North East</a> </strong>hosted at Clan House</p>
<p>From the feedback we have recieved already it seems like you all had a ball. I do think i need to invest in an air horn for next time!</p>
<p>Well done to all of our 13 first timers, our multi service clients and Gold members, you make our events so special! </p>
<p>And as always Jeanette for her help and support. </p>
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<p>Make those 2 hours count, make those connections - It works, if you work it!</p>
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<p> </p></div>'Do you have any tips for networking with the opposite sex?'https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/do-you-have-any-tips-for-networking-with-the-opposite-sex2024-03-06T11:19:30.000Z2024-03-06T11:19:30.000ZAndrew Smithhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/AndrewSmith<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12397978654,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12397978654,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12397978654?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>That was just one of the many questions I was asked at RGU last week!</p>
<p>Thank-you very much Tracy Pirie of RGU for the chance to spend time with some of your students (MSc International Marketing from the School of Creative & Cultural Business and MSc Business Leadership & Management with the Aberdeen Business School) and talk about effective networking</p></div>Sell Less to Sell Morehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/sell-less-to-sell-more2024-02-22T11:33:05.000Z2024-02-22T11:33:05.000ZAndrew Smithhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/AndrewSmith<div><div class="feed-shared-update-v2__description-wrapper mr2">
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<p>Thank you to everyone who came along to our first B4Noon of 2024. The buzz in the room was incredible. </p>
<p>Great to hear more about the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gathimba-edwards-foundation/">Gathimba Edwards Foundation </a> and the life changing work that they are doing in Kenya. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAORsH4BOyRXPJUIcB58FgWgSX-z9C09TYE">Myles Edwards</a> produced an exceptional presentation encompassing the team, projects they have completed and other work that they have done since GEF inception. . </p>
<p>Well done to all our amazing B4N networkers this morning, great to see our regulars returning and new networkers joining us..<br /> <br /> A massive shout out to both <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gathimba-edwards-foundation/">Gathimba Edwards Foundation </a> Myles and his Team Kayleigh and Mel for sponsoring the event, to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABluqWABaSMDwG18kt23TJqgP8jXxwVO7GA">Sharlene Rennie</a> and her team from the Palm Court for hosting us in their beautiful venue, the shortbread was delicious. </p>
<p>See you all next month!</p></div>Contact Builder 2024 (Please share you meeting photos)https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/contact-builder-2024-please-share-you-meeting-photos2024-02-07T16:57:23.000Z2024-02-07T16:57:23.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12374732692,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12374732692,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12374732692?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Calling all 2024 ABN Contact Builders! We want to see your meetings in action </p>
<p>Here's just some of the great pictures we have received from CB meetings so far, We love to hear about how you have gotten on, who your matches are and what you have learned. </p>
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<p>Thank-you to everyone who helped with KLT Networking's brand spanking new website! Please click <strong><a href="https://kltnetworking.com/" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to find out more - but only if you want to win more business</p></div>Thank you, Gold Event 30th January sponsored by Superhuman in You.https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-gold-event-30th-january-sponsored-by-superhuman-in-you2024-01-31T09:45:49.000Z2024-01-31T09:45:49.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p>It was the first if <span style="text-decoration:underline;">4 FREE</span> events for our Gold members last night at Amarone Aberdeen sponsored by <strong>Superhuman in You</strong>. </p>
<p>Thank you to @<strong>Anurag Rai</strong> for sponsoring the event and sharing his story, which I am sure you will agree is truly inspiring, to everyone one who made it along and to Ashley from Amarone for hosting. </p>
<p>Well done again on all your good networking, I am sure you will all agree it was an enjoyable afternoon. Good luck with developing your relationships.</p>
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<div>Our next <strong>Gold event is 30th April</strong>, we are currently looking for a Sponsored. If you would like to show case your business like Anurag. Please let me know? </div>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"> Only 2 weeks to go!</span></p>
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<p><strong>Just over 3 week until our first B4Noon event of 2024 sponsored by <a href="https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/">Gathimba Edwards Foundation</a>, hosted at the <a href="https://palmcourthotel.co.uk/">Palm Court Hotel</a></strong><strong> 10am - 12noon. </strong></p>
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<p>Thank you to everyone who has signed up already, I look forward to catching up with you there. Jeanette Lowe Keith Robertson Lauren Hutton Siobhan Jaffray, Andrew Smith, Teresa Bremner, Sharlene Rennie, Geraldine Stuart, Andrew Reid, Colleen Joss, FSB Membership Advisor, Kayleigh Paterson-Donald, Jacqui Johnston, Mel Dyer, Susan Caldwell, Suzanne Todd, Sarah Gillanders, Liam Duncan, James Callander ,Gordon Charlton, Craig Fletcher, Sabia Rahman, Donna Deans, Peter Stewart - Pest Control Specialist, Lorraine Middleton, Dougie Craighead, Kirsten Robertson, Nichola Goode</p>
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<p>Many thanks David Spence of Lockton for being one of KLT Networking's very first clients! Yesterday I spent time with David for his Networking Review & Boost</p>
<p>I won't go into too much more detail as that was private to David! However, we did spend a bit of time on the most effective networking <em>process</em>. And it always comes back to the same thing - the most effective networkers follow a 'Before, During, After and Ever After' process. Before - prep for the event; during - what they do at the event; after - the follow-up; ever after - on-going relationship-building</p>
<p><strong>If you'd like to review and boost your networking to win more business this year, please just let me know by commenting on this post, info@kltnetworking.com or 01224 900789</strong></p>
<p> </p></div>Women In Tech Aberdeen meetups are back!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/women-in-tech-aberdeen-meetups-are-back2024-01-11T09:44:07.000Z2024-01-11T09:44:07.000ZJennifer Taylorhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JenniferTaylor36<div><p>Women in Tech Aberdeen was formed to support women in tech, those that want a career chage/ want to get into tech and for women who just love tech, to meet like minded supportive women. Our events promote netwworking, collaboration, learning, empowering women in their roles and generally having a great evening.... sometimes with wine!</p><p>Our meetups are for everyone, even the boys if they really want to come, if you have the idea that women in tech meetups are for boffins, you'd be wrong, affterall you'd struggle to find someone that doesn't use tech in their daily life.</p><p>Here's the blurb...<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12356822489,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12356822489,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12356822489?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>Join us for an evening of connections & empowerment at our Women in Tech Aberdeen Meetup on January 25th at The ONE Tech Hub in Aberdeen, sponsored by IFB.<br /><br />This informal networking event kicks off at 6pm with refreshments and light bites. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded women in the tech industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional, just starting out in your tech career, or simply curious about the world of tech - this event is for you!<br /><br />Spots are limited so be sure to book your place soon. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new people on January 25th! This is an event you won't want to miss.<br /><br />The tickets can be now booked: <a href="https://lnkd.in/eENTstV3">https://lnkd.in/eENTstV3</a></p></div>M4 SJ Nutrition 16th Januaryhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/m4-sj-nutrition-16th-january2024-01-04T16:30:34.000Z2024-01-04T16:30:34.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12345406900,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12345406900,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12345406900?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
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<p>Thank you for all your support and business this year. We're so excited to be working with you all in 2024. However you plan to celebrate this evening, enjoy! </p>
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<p>Leigh and Jeanette</p></div>Christmas presenthttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/christmas-present2023-12-14T10:16:16.000Z2023-12-14T10:16:16.000ZDarren Aggasildhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/DarrenAggasild<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12325533078,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12325533078,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12325533078?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="275" /></a></p><p> </p><p>Morning ABN,</p><p>Hope you are all well and looking forward to Christmas?</p><p>Well done to all the ABN Award Winners, looks like it was amazing event as usual!</p><p>Would you be able to give me an early Christmas present and follow our new business on linkedin.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/darren-james-recruitment/?viewAsMember=true">https://www.linkedin.com/company/darren-james-recruitment/?viewAsMember=true</a></p><p>Look forward to catching up with you all in the new year once I'm allowed back out to play!!</p><p> </p><p>Merry Christmas from us all at Darren James Recruitment</p></div>B4NOON Thank you - 8848 ABN Winnershttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/b4noon-thank-you-8848-abn-winners2023-12-13T18:02:16.000Z2023-12-13T18:02:16.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12324107075,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12324107075,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12324107075?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Your 2023 ABN Winners</p>
<p>Congratulations to all the nominees and Winners, </p>
<p>Best Charity Member - <a id="ember481" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayle-stephen-077b9456/">Gayle Stephen</a> <br />Best Contact Builder - <a id="ember482" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccue-ma-hons-chartered-fcsi-1aa1603b/">Mark McCue MA (Hons) Chartered FCSI</a> <br />Best Ten Group Member - <a id="ember483" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewabn/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BJM1mBGlSQXea7uOltZW71w%3D%3D">Andrew Smith</a> <br />Best Ten Group Manager - <a id="ember484" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> <br />Best Overall Networker - <a id="ember485" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aberdeenleaflets/">Graham Kelly📮</a> <br /><br />And a massive thanks to <a id="ember486" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-rees-%F0%9F%93%B8-b5b757119/">Annie Rees</a> for the fantastic photo </p>
<p>Thank you for everyone who came along and joined us at B4Noon today, which is our last event for 2023, </p>
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<p>I cant wait to see you all in 2024</p>
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<p>First Day of our Winter Sale.</p>
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<p>We have a great one for you this year, with some amazing deals we're sure you'll be happy with! If you don't want to keep receiving emails, buy now!</p>
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<p><strong>Deal 1. </strong></p>
<p>ABN Contact Builder: our unique and highly effective 1-1 business matching service. 9 months for only £99+vat, £79+vat for ABN Gold Members. Both new and existing Contact Builders (a renewal or an extension) can take advantage of this deal (Normal price = £299+vat for 12 months) New Contact Builders to start meetings from January. <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Deal 2</strong>.</p>
<p>ABN Networking Event Credits: any 3 events for only £99+vat, £79+vat for ABN Gold Members. You can then use your credits for any upcoming ABN Meet-Everyone (M4) and Before Noon (B4N) Networking Events - with no use by date. This deal can also be used to top-up if you already have event credits. (Normal price = £50+vat per event) <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Deal 3.</strong><br />ABN Gold Membership: the Premier Membership of ABN, giving members a wide range of additional online and offline benefits that give Gold members that special edge. Includes 4 FREE networking events per year and an unlimited 20% discount on all other ABN Services. £99+vat for 6 months, £79+vat for current Gold Members. (Normal price £299+vat for 12 months). <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>If you'd like to know how many event credits or Monthly left you have on CB or Gold you currently have left, no problem, please reply to this email.</u></strong> </p>
<p>And just let us know if you have any other questions - <a href="mailto:info@next-business.co.uk">info@next-business.co.uk</a> or 01224 900147. All our 2024 ABN Networking Events - Meet-Everyone M4 and Before Noon (B4N) Networking - are listed and open for booking <strong><a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events">here</a></strong></p>
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<div>Voting closes on Friday so you still have time to vote for your favourite - <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPV3RV5" target="_blank">Click Here</a></div>
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<div>As you may be aware our awards are presented at our last B4Noon on the 13th December 2023 at 8848 10am - 12noon. We have limited spaces left so if you would like to attend to cheer on the award winners click going on the event page <a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events/abn-before-noon-b4n-networking-wed-13-12-23" target="_blank">here</a> if you have credit or drop me an email on leigh@next-business.co.uk</div>
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<div>We would be delighted to see you there. </div>
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<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12308461282,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12308461282,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12308461282?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p></div>Welcome to My BeeKonnected - Brand New Video Conferencing Platform to Knock Zoom and Teams off that Platform!!- Watch what it does !! and its Free 90 minutes not 40 !!!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/welcome-to-my-beekonnected-brand-new-video-conferencing-platform-2023-12-01T10:25:47.000Z2023-12-01T10:25:47.000ZJacqui Johnstonhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JacquiJohnston<div><p> </p><p> </p><p>Good Morning Everyone,</p><p> </p><p>Happy 1st Dec , I have asked Leigh and she gave me permission to share with you all.</p><p>I am so excited to introduce something that is NEW to help my fellow ABN members...</p><p> BeeKonnected is about to be launched officially by the guy who used to work for Google as CMO (Frank Frausto) for nearly 15 years and I stumbled across this as its a friend of a friends company!! So I am actually a coach in my spare time. Hence me promoting it currently in training.</p><p>We all know how its so important not to judge and remember we never know whos connected to who :), well those of you who know me know I am not techy, so I don't do this justice , but those of you who are will love it.</p><p>Take a look at the video below and if its for you great and its better than anything else you have, a big claim I know ...</p><p>There are 3 options <strong>Free</strong> 90 minutes up to 100 attendees , <strong>$19.95</strong> Pro unlimited up to 200 attendees and <strong>$49.95 </strong> Platinum unlimited which is up to 3000 attendees</p><p>The cost depends on what you want or need.If you just need the<strong> free</strong> one -go for that why not :)</p><p>Please note</p><p><strong>This is not network marketing</strong>, its a business platform for sharing , and they want people to maximise the usage of the <strong>free</strong> one if that is for you.(nothing wrong with network marketers just don't want to confuse people)</p><p> </p><p>There is an affliate programme where if you refer 2 friends to the business platform you get it for $24.95 instead of $49.95, and they pay you $5 per person and the person who introduced you.</p><p>But you<strong> don't</strong> have to share, this is not me hard selling just sharing , its about adding value to your business or your friends business where you can monetise it sell online products , services whether you are global or UK business you can make the platform your own with your own branding- I am getting help with North East Services one as I say I am not techy. </p><p>IT people this is great for your customers :)</p><p> </p><p>With the paid business options you can brand it , add links , call to actions and stream to 5 different social media platforms and more but I recommend you watch the video and sign up for free to try it.</p><p> </p><p>I am happy to answer any questions you can email me on jacqui@ne.services or you can do a conference call on <strong> </strong><a href="https://meetn.com/jacquijohnston"><strong>https://meetn.com/jacquijohnston</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>My links below to watch the video or to sign up for <strong>FREE.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Thanks for taking the time to read have a great day/weekend </p><p> </p><p>Jacqui xxx</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/879484714?share=copy">https://vimeo.com/879484714?share=copy</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://JacquiJohnston.beekonnected.com">https://JacquiJohnston.beekonnected.com</a></p></div>Last few places! B4NOON sponsored by 8848https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/last-event-of-2023-b4noon-sponsored-by-88482023-11-20T10:03:43.000Z2023-11-20T10:03:43.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p> Only 4 places left at our final B4NOON on the 13th December 10am - 12noon sponsored and hosted by 8848 and Krish Bhetuwal </p>
<p>This special event encompasses our awards prize giving for your favourite networkers and a chance to enjoy a 2 course meal and some festive cheer.</p>
<p>We would be delighted if you would join us. </p>
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<p>Thank you to those who have already signed up to attend and please remember to vote!</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Thank you Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire and Elevator for inviting ABN to exhibit at the Transform Business Festival yesterday. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you to all of our members and friends who took the time to visit us throughout the day. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Did you make it along? </p>
<p dir="ltr">#thankyou #TransformBizFest #Aberdeen #abn</p>
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<p>Jeanette and I will be exhibiting at the Transform Business Festival on Tuesday 14th November at Aberdeen Science Centre.</p>
<p>Are you attending or Exhibiting? </p>
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<p>Come over and say hi and be in with a chance to win our hamper. </p>
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<p>What a cracking bunch!</p>
<p>Well done to all of our attendees tonight at our last M4 event of 2023. </p>
<p>Thank you again to Helen Mill for sponsoring our event and giving us all an insight in to TAB, to her guest Andrew Smith. </p>
<p>Jeanette Lowe, I couldn't do it without you! </p>
<p>To all our first timers, multi service clients and Gold members, you make our events so special!</p>
<p>It works, if you work it!</p>
<p> </p></div>Sponsors of 2023 - Thank you. Don't miss out on 2024!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/sponsors-of-2023-thank-you-dont-miss-out-on-20242023-10-30T16:07:03.000Z2023-10-30T16:07:03.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<div><span style="color:#000000;">There are still a few weeks to go but planning for 2024 has already started! So over the next few days you'll see all our 2024 ABN Networking Events being listed - and open for booking - in the <a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events" target="_blank">Events</a> Section.<br /> </span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#000000;">Our final two event sponsors this year are The Alternative Board, then <a href="https://www.8848restaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank">8848 Restaurant</a>.<br /> </span></div>
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<div><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Event sponsors enjoy a wide range of benefits, leading to new opportunities, including promotional material at the event, speaker opportunity, a free guest place, free attendance at another ABN event, highlighting on social media and loads of email mentions, before and after the event. To find out about the remaining availability for next year, please comment below or email <a href="mailto:leigh@next-business.co.uk" target="_blank">leigh@next-business.co.uk</a> </span></strong></div>
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<p>I think everyone will agreed, we had a ball at Namaste Delhi today at the Gold event. </p>
<p>Thank you to Stefania and her team, to all attendees and most of all Jeanette. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left;"> </p></div>GEF turns 10 and it is nearly time to celebrate!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/gef-turns-10-and-it-is-nearly-time-to-celebrate2023-10-23T10:03:53.000Z2023-10-23T10:03:53.000ZKayleigh Paterson-Donaldhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/KayleighPaterson<div><p>Next year, following a 5 year hiatus, sees the return of the GEF Dinner on Saturday 18<sup>th</sup> May 2024. It will be the charity’s 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary dinner and it is kindly headline sponsored once again by Phil Anderson Financial Services at Thainstone Exchange. </p><p>The theme of the dinner is Education former world 10,000m record holder Dave Moorcroft will be our MC/Head Teacher for the evening. Tickets are £100 which include a 3-course meal, welcome drink, teas/coffees, guest speakers, tuck shop, 360 degree photobooth, live band and more. </p><p>We have tables of 10 and 12 and corporate sponsorship packages available. There will also be limited free bus transfers taking people from and back to a central drop off point in Aberdeen - please note your interest in a bus seat when confirming your tickets. There is more information <a href="https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/dinner2024/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12263829500,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12263829500,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12263829500?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p></div>