The inaugural Essex Business Forum summer garden party/ barbeque at Aidan Squires home was really well attended on Sunday 4th August with around 35 people attending made up of 19 members and their partners.
Chairman’s Blog Tuesday 6th August 2013 Still struck by holiday absences and apologies for absence for business reasons from Nigel Kirby and Nozzy, we mustered 10, the same number as last week. It would be wrong to say the highlight of the morning was the scrambled egg but for those who value these things it…
Compromise agreements when you are made redundant are now called Settlement Agreements! They are legally binding contacts for bringing to an end the employment relationship on agreed terms. The main reason for them is they waive an individual’s right to bring claims against their employer. There are certain things that need to be in place…
Chairman’s Blog Thursday 1st August 2013 Another month, another meeting. Beautiful sunshine put a spring in everyone’s step and given the holiday season a good turn out with 24 present in all. Danielle in her role as trainee substitute for Kim and David Barbone of Sternberg Reed as a visitor. Paul Booth stood in for…
Chairman’s Blog Tuesday 30th July 2013. Holidays have finally hit us, Robert Mayes, Anne Clark, Scott Griffiths and Paul Booth, regular attendees were all away. Despite these absentees 10 in all attended with Jim Henshaw stepping up as a “stand in” for Scott Griffiths as Membership Secretary, well done Jim.
Chairman’s Blog Thursday 25th July 2013 In contrast with last week, a relatively low turnout. Holidays finally taking their toll on numbers. 20 in all including Danielle White from Redwood Clark. David Plumley delivered the Education Slot emphasising the distinction between “mere leads” and “referrals”. Generally as a group we are clear in its distinction…
Chairman’s Blog Tuesday 23rd July 2013 13 people braved the thunder lightning and rain and were rewarded with perhaps our most effective meeting to date. 2 guests included Kieran Sweeney from Utility Warehouse for the second week. I understand he will be joining and I look forward to inducting him as a member. Nozzy Nyathi…
Chairman’s Blog Meeting Thursday 18th July 2013 28 present including 2 guests, Danielle, Kim Redwood-Lee’s daughter and Nige Kirby from the Billericay Meeting. A really good turnout given the holiday season and the increased numbers gave the meeting a real buzz.
Chairman’s Blog Meeting Tuesday 16th July 2012 13 in attendance including 1 guest invited by James Henshaw – Kieran Sweeney of the Utility Warehouse. Brian Painter delivered the Education Slot entitled “you only get one chance to make a first impression” and as we moved into the 60 seconds round this was picked up by Scott…
Chairman’s Blog Thursday 11th July 2013 22 Members present largely as a result of holidays. It is that time of year I suppose. David Plumley presented the Education Slot and rightly reminded us of the importance of 1 2 1’s, indeed the returns we are receiving do indicate a slight drop off. We should all…