Grantham Business Club

friday 20 october
2023-10-20 07:30 - 09:00 (Europe/London) | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The OCTOBER meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
This months Agenda:
Session 1: Resilient Mindset – Resilient Business by Tony Brooks
Tony Brooks is an experienced Leadership Psychologist, Coach, Author and recognised as an inspiring and impactful Speaker on Leadership Mindset and Survival Psychology.
Throughout his continuing work on himself, his psychological studies and his experiences with 1000s of leaders, Tony has come to one very important conclusion: He believes the number one difficulty leaders face is their own thinking and the underlying challenge resulting from our survival psychology and instinct.
Leadership Experience – Over 20 years’ experience as a leader and then 16 years as MD of his own company.
Track Record – Tony has worked with 1000s of leaders and teams, via 121 coaching, workshops, speaking and webinars. He has a proven track record of delivering personal growth, increased profit and positive company cultures.
Qualified Psychologist – Tony holds an MSc in Psychology.
Author – He is the author of PI Leadership – a 4.5 star rated book on Amazon that was published in 2015
Podcast – He has been the host of ‘Leadership Mindset’ podcast series for 5 years
Qualifications – An accredited member of the International Institute of Coaching & Mentoring, The International Positive Psychology Association, Professional Speakers Association and was a 2016 finalist as Entrepreneur of the year in East Midlands Chamber Business Awards.
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
Session 2:
Our usual table networking session – What will this month bring?

gbc retailer event
2023-10-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-09-14 17:30 - 19:00 | finkins, 20a High Street, Grantham, NG31 ^PH, United Kingdom
Are you a local retailer based in Grantham?
This is your golden opportunity to collaborate & share ideas with like-minded retailers on the Grantham high street

business financial planning workshop
2023-09-28 07:30 - 09:00 | Grantham College, Old Police Station, Stonebridge Road, Grantham, NG31 9AP
Interactive session outlining a range of financial topics which might keep business owners and Directors awake at night and providing options and solutions to give you a better night’s sleep!
Topics include:

Business resilience
Charting a clear path
Protecting success
Using finance productively within your business

The session will include case studies and lessons learnt and will be tailored to delegates own challenges and queries.
Jacob Wright: Salt and Light Financial Services
I’m a young financial planner, no grey hairs (yet!) I have 3 children, James, Erin and Thomas. I’ve been in the financial services profession for 8 years and have a wealth of experience to help business and individual clients. Whether you’re a business or an individual client, my aim is to help you achieve ‘financial freedom’. That is the ability to live life on your own terms and have the financial resources to do so.
Lucy Painter: Funding Round Limited
With over 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector, Lucy now supports business clients to navigate their way through the complex landscape of commercial finance, securing funding solutions for the ongoing development of their business. As a business owner herself, Lucy fully understands the challenges and concerns business owners have, and draws on this experience to help reduce the perennial stresses and strains!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true industry leaders and take your financial planning to new heights.
Join Jacob and Lucy at the upcoming workshop tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) where they will share a wealth of knowledge and provide invaluable guidance on the key areas that all business owners admit to not paying enough attention to.
Secure your spot today and embark on a transformative journey toward financial success and helping you build a solid foundation for a prosperous future.

friday 15 september
2023-09-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The SEPTEMBER meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
This months Agenda:
Session 1:
We have a fab presentation about personality traits (hats are included) – Presented by GBC committee member Deborah Wylie
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
Session 2:
Our usual table networking session – What will this month bring?

friday 18 august
2023-08-18 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The AUGUST meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
This months Agenda:
Session 1:
We start this months meeting with a 20 min table networking session, a great way of getting to know fellow attendees
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
Session 2:
For the Fireside Chat – Paul Green will be interviewing a Vincent Brittain 😁

headshot photography - Nicola Auckland
2023-07-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
We are working in collaboration with brand photographer Nicola Auckland.
Nicola helps ambitious business owners create thoughtful, on-brand imagery so they stand out to their ideal audience. Be visible, create relationships & gain clients with brand photography.
During the July meeting (before the start, during the break and at the end) Nicola will take 2/3 professional headshots for booked on GBC members (MAX of 10 slots available)
You will have the option to choose the one you prefer which she will edit accordingly.
The special GBC rate is £15 per image. Payment is direct to Nicola on receipt of your image.
NOTE You must be booked on for the July GBC meeting to attend this photoshoot – You can book your spot here – Book Main Meeting

friday 21 july
2023-07-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The JULY meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
ALSO at this meeting – Headshot photography with Nicola Auckland – (Only 10 slots available) – RESERVE HERE
This months Agenda:
Session 1:
We start this months meeting with a 20 min table networking session, a great way of getting to know fellow attendees.
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
Session 2:
Keynote Speaker – Ryan Snell and Nick Johnston-Davis of Unstoppabl proudly present an enlightening and transformative spotlight on “The Power of Sleep for Performance”.
Are you feeling tired, sluggish, or unfocused? Does it feel like you’re not reaching your full potential? The secret to unlocking your best self isn’t in the coffee cup, but rather in your own bed. Discover how the most underestimated pillar of health, your sleep, is the foundation of achieving success in business, life, and health.
Join Ryan and Nick as they delve into the mysteries and science of sleep, its tremendous impact on our daily performance, and practical advice on how you can get better quality sleep.
Save the date! Reserve your spot now and make the first step towards a better, healthier, and more successful version of you.
The secret to becoming Unstoppabl might just be a good night’s sleep away!
More info about the team at https://unstoppabl.com/about-us-unstoppabl-founders-nick-johnston-davis-and-ryan-snell

friday 16 june
2023-06-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The JUNE meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
This months Agenda:
Session 1:
We start this months meeting with a 20 min table networking session, a great way of getting to know fellow attendees and we discuss Successes!
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
Session 2:
Keynote Speaker – David O’Brien – Mapping out your Customer Journey.
How do turn someone who has never heard of you into a paying customer? By mapping out the journey and knowing what you want to happen at each point. David will guide you through a simple process to map the customer journey for your business.

friday 19 may
2023-05-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The May meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
This months Agenda:
Session 1:
We start this months meeting with a 20 min table networking session, a great way of getting to know fellow attendees
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
Session 2:
For the Fireside Chat – Paul Green will be interviewing Francesca Tricarico – Co-Founder of Future Cloud Accounting.
Fran founded the business as a single mum of two, making a conscious effort to move away from ‘old school’ accounting and to Dare To Be A Different Accountant. We may discuss changing the world and the way people think, disco dancing at your desk, rising to challenges and achieving goals and Fran’s unique inspirational passion for life and business

friday 21 april
2023-04-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The April meeting includes:
The Meetings all include Tea/Coffee and the networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.
There will also be the chance to introduce your business to the 40-odd organisations in the room lots of opportunity to network.
This months Agenda:
AGM – We Start the meeting with the voting in and handover of key positions for the club, including Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary. We then open the floor to welcome new committee members. Please note if your interested in being on the committee and would like to come to a trial committee meeting, please put yourself forward
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.
Business Troubleshooting Session – This popular section is back, in this 20 min slot, as table an attendee has the opportunity to share a challenge they are facing at the moment, then fellow table members can suggest potential solutions/opportunities. This is a great way of business owners working together to find solutions . This section always gets great reviews when we run it.

friday 17 march
2023-03-17 07:30 - 09:00 | Kesteven Rugby Club, Woodnook, Grantham, NG33 5AA
The March meeting includes:
The Meetings all include Tea/Coffee and the networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll. There will also be the chance to introduce your business to the 40-odd organisations in the room lots of opportunity to network.
This months Agenda: We are celebrating Women In Business, this meeting will be Chaired by Committee Member Sarah Woulds
Speaker 1 – Paisley Paddison – Fundraising Officer – St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice
Part of my role as Fundraising officer for St Barnabas Hospice is to not only raise vital funds for adults in Lincolnshire living with a life limiting and or terminal illnesses, it also to raise the awareness profile of the hospice so we can help more people each and every year. Today I will talk specifically about who we care for in the Grantham community and how local people/businesses can get involved to help us with our Mission, vision and values, where individuals facing the end of their life in Lincolnshire receive dignified, compassionate care when they require it and where they ask for it.
Speaker 2 – Claire Barber- Principal -WEST GRANTHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND SECONDARY ACADEMY
