BNI Iceni - Breakfast Networking

BNI Iceni - Breakfast Networking Business owners in Essex who are passionate about growing their business: already hit our target of £1 million in referrals 2019-20 by 30-09-20

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BNI is the most successful business networking referral organisation in the world. We have over 13,000 members in the UK and Ireland alone, passing nearly 680,000 referrals worth over £409 million every year! It is quite literally the best way to build a better business. Could you use more business? Why not come and visit us and see how we can help you get more c

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Another strong week at , with plenty of , referrals and brilliant 45 seconds around the room 🙌Here’s what went down at...
27/05/2026

Another strong week at , with plenty of , referrals and brilliant 45 seconds around the room 🙌

Here’s what went down at this week’s meeting:

1️⃣ We had a fantastic 10 minute presentation from Ibz Fettin of Pest Predators, who gave us a proper insight into the world of pest control, the problems businesses and homeowners face, and how his team help keep properties protected.

2️⃣ Stefanie Livett of Tropic Skincare took home the Oscar this week for the best 45 second presentation.

Every week, our members get the chance to share what they do, educate the room, build stronger relationships and create real opportunities for each other.

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19/05/2026

You know it's a good week of when you get 2 Mexican waves in 1 meeting 🌊 🙌

This week:

👉 Michael Turner gave an insightful 10 minute presentation about his business, Turner Electrical

👉 Ross Hunt won The Oscar this week for his on time 45 seconds, which came with an unusual introduction request, yet was specific nonetheless (😂)

👉 A big well done & thank you is extended to David Rudd & Paul Jeavons for their 10 and 11 contributions respectively

All in all, a good week at Iceni!

If you're interested in joining a of likeminded , drop us a message to discuss how you can visit a session, for free! 📩

This week at we had the pleasure of watching 'The Carla Show'!📺1️⃣ Carla, Koala Digital, gave an insightful presentati...
12/05/2026

This week at we had the pleasure of watching 'The Carla Show'!📺

1️⃣ Carla, Koala Digital, gave an insightful presentation about her and how she helps transform tired old sites into modern ones that convert. Which just reinforced what we already knew about Carla!

2️⃣ Thanks to Liz Connelly for a lovely testimonial to Stephanie Blythe of The Cake Works ⭐️

3️⃣ As mentioned, we enjoyed more of 'The Carla Show', with a 45 seconds worthy of an Oscar!

If you're interested in joining a of likeminded , drop us a message to discuss how you can visit a session, for free! 📩

There's no better way to return from a bank holiday Monday than at , sharing & with each other 🙌This week was a bus...
05/05/2026

There's no better way to return from a bank holiday Monday than at , sharing & with each other 🙌

This week was a busy one, here's what went down:

1️⃣ This month's chapter champion was crowned, Sarah Shalders, for all of the amazing contributions she makes to our chapter.

2️⃣ 3️⃣ 4️⃣ Paul Jeavons & Liz Owers were thanks for their respective contributions, with the most referrals, most visitors and most business generated!

5️⃣ Michael Turner won the Oscar this week for the best 45 seconds... his eyes DEFINITELY weren't closed in the picture 👀

6️⃣ We enjoyed a fantastic 10 minute presentation from Bob Burdett, where he shared his personal story with us, where he started through to where he is now, and how he can help!

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09/04/2026

Member Spotlight 🎥 | Liz Owers – HR & Coaching

Meet Liz Owers, independent HR consultant and founder of Liz Owers HR & Coaching 👏

Liz supports small businesses with all things HR - helping them manage their people effectively, stay compliant, and build stronger, more confident teams.

Since joining BNI Iceni, Liz has tapped into a supportive business community, gaining inspiration and building momentum as she grows her own business - exactly what BNI is all about 💼

If you need support with HR, people management or coaching, Liz is someone you’ll want in your corner.

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A long Easter weekend, plenty of chocolate… and now back to it at BNI Iceni 🐣Here’s what went down this morning 👇1️⃣ Osc...
07/04/2026

A long Easter weekend, plenty of chocolate… and now back to it at BNI Iceni 🐣

Here’s what went down this morning 👇

1️⃣ Oscar Winner – A big well done to Ross Hunt from Ithilien Property Services for taking this week’s Best Pitch Oscar 🏆

2️⃣ Chapter Champion – Congratulations to Pat Minder for claiming this month’s top spot 👏

3️⃣ Feature Presentation – Thank you to Sean Thompson from True Potential for a great presentation, sharing more about his financial services and how he supports clients planning for the future 💼

4️⃣ & 5️⃣ March Stats Leader – And of course… Paul Jeavons continues his form:
• Most Visitors (3)
• Most TYFBG (£460,238)
• Most Referrals (27)
Consistency like that doesn’t happen by chance 🙌

A great way to kick things back off - refreshed, recharged and ready to go again.

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01/04/2026

Mexican Wave Time! 🌊

A huge well done to David Rudd for hitting 10 positive contributions this week 👏

That’s what consistency looks like - showing up, supporting fellow members, and actively helping each other grow. It’s this kind of effort that keeps the whole chapter moving forward.

And of course… there was only one way to celebrate - cue the Mexican wave 🌊

Another great example of the energy and support inside BNI Iceni every single week.

Want to be part of a network that recognises and rewards effort like this?
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March is nearly over… but the momentum at BNI Iceni isn’t slowing down 👏Here’s what went down this morning:1️⃣ Mark Wing...
31/03/2026

March is nearly over… but the momentum at BNI Iceni isn’t slowing down 👏

Here’s what went down this morning:

1️⃣ Mark Wingate (aka Shakespeare) from Custom Stitches took home this week’s Best Pitch Oscar 🏆 - always delivering with style!

2️⃣ Matt Underwood from Onsite IT delivered a brilliant feature presentation, sharing his journey from starting as an apprentice at his school, to becoming IT Manager at that same school, then moving to Onsite IT, working his way up to managing director, and ultimately buying the company to become the owner! A great story of progression and backing yourself 💻

And… there’s a Mexican wave incoming 🌊
Stay tuned to see who hit 10 positive contributions this week 👀

Another great meeting full of stories, wins and support.

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27/03/2026

Member Spotlight 🎥 | Paul Jeavons – PRJ Consultancy

Meet Paul Jeavons, founder of PRJ Consultancy, a lead generation company helping businesses bring in consistent, high-quality opportunities.

Paul is a proud member of BNI Iceni, and it’s clear to see why - week in, week out he’s building strong relationships, generating referrals, and getting real results from the room.

BNI works when you work it… and Paul is a perfect example of that 👏

If your business needs support with lead generation and building a stronger pipeline, Paul is the one to speak to.

And if you’re looking for a network that delivers real value,
📩 drop us a message to visit BNI Iceni and see it for yourself.


Another brilliant morning at BNI Iceni - full of energy, support and great moments all round 👏Swipe to catch up:1️⃣ Kevi...
26/03/2026

Another brilliant morning at BNI Iceni - full of energy, support and great moments all round 👏

Swipe to catch up:

1️⃣ Kevin “The Ginger Prince” Alford took the spotlight with this week’s feature presentation - always bringing great energy and insight, well done Kevin!

2️⃣ Well done to Ibz from Pest Predators for winning this week’s Best Pitch Oscar 🏆 great work, and we look forward to next week's extended pitch.

3️⃣ And a brilliant moment of teamwork - Liz Owers stepped in last minute for Ali Henson (Revive Health) and even helped with an urgent HR issue. A big thank you from Ali, topped off with flowers and a voucher 💐

Just another example of members showing up, supporting each other and going the extra mile.

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