A meeting bursting at the seams with new visitors & established members (very well dressed in some cases) this morning, helping us all spread the word about our businesses via referral and recommendation.

Matt Willson, of WillsonWebDesign, (or me, as I call myself) did this week’s 5 minute presentation on a general business subject – explaining how TV advertising works. Having been in charge of Cadbury advertising in the UK, this experience allowed the talk to explain what advertisers are trying to achieve; how much TV advertising costs; and why firms like Ocean Finance are on TV every other minute on satellite channels…

Steve Baker did a 10 minute presentation on his new venture, explaining how he can help businesses improve their efficiency; help with franchising opportunities; and help how to get a professional business valuation and plan for growth, should owners be looking for either expansion of, or an exit strategy from, their business.

We also heard from all 16 attendees in their 1 minute updates, including a resplendent Keith Rawlings of Rawlings Structural Design in jacket & tie and a dapper Francis Tresham, who would have beaten Alec Guinness in an Alec Guinness look-alike competition.

Nick & Anne of Footprint Photography in Leighton Buzzard joined us as guests, as did Dawn of DPK Bookkeeping Services in Leighton Buzzard. We hope that the friendly yet professional atmosphere helps encourage them to join us regularly.

Matt Willson
WillsonWebDesign