2008 Testimonials
Testimonials Added 10/12/08
“I've attended many business networking events over the years. From conversations I've had with friends and colleagues about networking, it's clear that Simply Networking events are held in high regard. You put such a lot of work in to the events and make everyone feel welcome. The reputation of Simply Networking is well deserved.” Elizabeth Harfleet of WellBeing Nutrition
“Networking at its best - met some really good contacts and have already had some useful follow-up.” Lindsey Russell of James Russell Photography
“Many thanks for your invitation to the networking meeting. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and have come away with quite a few good contacts. I must say that I was nervous about attending as it was my first event but was very pleasantly surprised with the relaxed atmosphere. Many thanks again.” Ruth Cunningham of alldayPA
“Just to say thank you for a great networking event last week, I thoroughly enjoyed it.” Livingstone Grant of L & G Upholstery Designs
“Another great Simply Networking event! I swapped business cards and ideas with numerous potential new clients and even had a firm offer of some work! Really friendly people - not stuck up or unapproachable. Can't wait for the next one!” Tim Sinclair – Photographer
“I attended one of your events a few weeks ago and thought it was brilliant.” Jacky Lawrence - Virtual Assistant
“Mark I think your events are fantastic! The quality of businesses in the room is high and the opportunity to meet the right people to grow your business is really good.” Sammy Blindell of Velocity North Creative Ltd
“My first networking event and found everyone very friendly and approachable, will definitely attend in the future.” Paul Lloyd of Accuro Transcription Solutions Ltd
“Once again another great Network event, held by a relaxed and helpful host, held at a excellent venue. Great turnout and many various individual and business backgrounds. Will be planning to attend as often as possible. Very good value for money.” Chris Tryfonos of UWDC
“My first event was very enjoyable. A little different to what I was expecting, but nevertheless a worthwhile experience.” Richard Moss of Digconn
“The thanks should go to you for providing such a large attendance and a very interesting spread of professions. Many thanks Mark, and if you want to use us again please contact me.” Andrew Johnson of Chill Factore
“Thanks for a great event again this week.” Rick Smithies of Euphony
“The event was my first and was very promising - we will definitely be attending again.” Mia Quayle of Remarc Business Development
“Another excellent event by Simply Networking. The venue was impressive & made some useful & like minded contacts. Informal & relaxed environment to do business.” Mark Whittaker of Integral UK Ltd
Testimonials Added 23/09/08
“Thank you for an absolutely fantastic event! The format really works - no pressure, no speeches and yet I have come away with a dozen new contacts and three appointments.” Roy Lancaster of J Barnes & Co
“The event was brilliant. I made several useful contacts.” Tor Mackenzie of Rochester & Associates Ltd
“These events continue to go from strength to strength. Great location & diverse nature of businesses present. Relaxed & informal.” Mark Whittaker of Integral Ltd
“It was my first event and I really enjoyed it and made some great contacts. I have already booked for the next one.” Paul Halliwell of The Urquhart Partnership
“This was my first visit to your network meetings, just simply great, relaxed atmosphere, large variety of business people and a very good turnout.” Chris Tryfonos of Business4U
“Once again, a good event yesterday. I met lots of lovely people yesterday who were very like-minded. In particular, met a lovely lady and we think there are definitely things that we can do to help each other.” Jean Davies of Harmony Life Healing
“My first visit but I will definitely be attending more.” Tracy Regan of Destiny Consulting
“Just a brief note to say I enjoyed yesterday's event and have made a number of interesting contacts to follow up and build relationships with. Thanks again and look forward to the next one.” Leo Aspden of Reach Marketing and Communications
“Thank you so much for choosing Tiger Tiger for your event. It appeared to be a huge success on both sides! Many thanks again.” Suzy Dee of Tiger Tiger
“Just a quick note to say that I found yesterday’s event to be really beneficial, I met with some excellent contacts and found the format to be perfect for my needs. I shall certainly be seeing you at future events.” Paul Halliwell of The Urquhart Partnership
“I felt it was a great opportunity to meet different people and understand information on what their business is about, I was able to provide 2 people with contact names for services which would help their business. I will definitely be attending the next one.” Bev Marshall of alldayPA
“I enjoyed the event greatly, especially as it was my first experience of attending one!!” Nigel Pearson of UWDC
“I had some very interesting conversations that I am confident will develop into business opportunities with a little time and effort.” Steve Witkiewicz of B2B Sales
“Just to thank you for yesterday, I had a great time and made lots of new contacts too!” Nikki Andrews of Henshaws Society for Blind People
“Another good forum for making new contacts.” Lindsey Russell of James Russell Photography
“Just writing to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the Simply Networking event yesterday. It was great to be able to meet with such a wide variety of businesses and I made some great contacts. Keep up the good work.” David Ferguson of J-Media Limited
Testimonials Added 05/08/08
“It was nice to meet people at a networking event who are decision makers and not simply sales people!” Brian Spence of Montpelier Professional (Manchester) Ltd
“First time I have attended and was impressed by the large and diverse number of attendees and how approachable the attendees were. A gathering with a real positive can do atmosphere.” Iqbal Khan of New Leaf Distribution Limited
“An excellent networking event. A good mix of businesses, friendly people, excellent venue & some very useful contacts made. I will be going again.” Mark Whittaker of Integral Ltd
“Fantastic networking meeting.” Salvador Martin of The Britannia Hotel
“It was my first ever Networking event and I really enjoyed it.” Danielle Liddle of Corkills Volkswagen
“Excellent venue and well organised. Met a lot of people I had not seen at other networking events. Would certainly go again.” Andrew Jackson of KJ Associates
“Having attended my first Networking4Business event I have now signed up to attend more. I was impressed not only by the amount of useful business connections I was able to make in a short space of time, but also by the no-pressure style of networking. This puts all the other networking organisations I have tried in the shadows.” Valerie Sheehan of Write to the Point
“The format is excellent, the room is buzzing with a really good cross section of enthusiastic business people. I’ll definitely be attending again!” Grahame of Harwood Heath Charnock Mortgages Ltd
“Another excellent event yesterday. Interesting people, some good leads and contacts made and all in a fantastic location. Looking forward to the next one already.” Anne Huscroft of REO-Solutions Limited
“It was a really good event, we met some lovely people. I am sure it will be very beneficial.” Marian Bishop of Ecofuel for Business
“Great event - good format and good to celebrate in the 5th birthday!” Lindsey Russell of James Russell Photography
“Awesome afternoon yesterday.” Kerry Painter of Utility Warehouse Discount Club
“It was great to come to the event yesterday, really enjoyed it and we will definitely come again.” Paul Mullen of Haige Development
“I enjoyed the event yesterday.” David Kilty of ThyssenKrupp Elevator UK
“Very good meeting, I will definitely be attending another one.” Jill Scull of Scanplus Digital
“Another good meeting.” Dr Mark Nugent of Leadership Management UK
“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the networking event at the Palace yesterday.” Mark Trafford of Trafford Express Couriers
“I found the event really useful and it was great to meet so many like minded people, and also people just setting up new businesses like ourselves. It was good to have such a local vibe.” Kelly Owens of Myo Group
“I would like to attend more of these networking events as I thought it was well presented and loads of likeminded business people.” Jonathan Loftus of Creatively Minded Design
“I found it very useful as there was a wide variety of people there, lots I had not met before & very interesting characters. I really enjoyed the event.” Jean Jones of St.James's Place Wealth Management
“Congratulations on a brilliant launch event with great potential for the future.” Eric Hearn of Business Scene
“It was a really good event and I look forward to the next one.” Laura Williams of Perfect Circle
“As you know I specialise in Business Development, working with a wide variety of owner managed businesses and as such am an advocate of quality networking. I would like to compliment you on Wednesday's event - every attendee I met was clearly there to meet new contacts and circulate (unlike other events I have attended). I left having met 8 people with whom I have no doubt I will establish ongoing business relationships. Having known you in a networking capacity for 5 years - it is clear that your Leeds events are going from strength to strength. Congratulations!” Sandra Szikora of Business Partnerz
“Just to say today it was great, particularly as it was your first event in Liverpool and I am sure you will go on to even greater things.” Helen Adams of Adams Coaching
Testimonials Added 17/06/08
“It's always a great event and the concept is so flexible and affordable.” Andrew Helm of Latitude 53 Ltd
“I thought the people there were approachable and friendly, and best of all, willing to make contacts.” Kathleen Goddard of Goddard Smith Solicitors
“A good event, came wondering if it would be a waste of time and went away feeling it was time well spent!” Julia Pallant of Just People Business
“I had a great time, met some very interesting people and gained some great leads at the event. I plan to attend many more.” Sean Breen of MB Plumbing & Heating NW
“Your events are always well attended and give us opportunities to build new relationships.” Kaarin Glaister of The Palace Hotel
“I enjoy the way in which it is held, more informal than meetings involving meals so more chance to circulate.” Nigel Pickles of MRW Associates
“10/10 as usual. Excellent event as always.” Dan Glickman of MoneyTree Associates
“Well-organised and created a friendly and accessible environment.” Lindsey Russell of James Russell Photography
“I very much enjoyed my first Simply Networking event. I look forward to more.” Mica May of Extraordinary Balls Ltd
“This was my first event and I enjoyed it, everyone was very welcoming and open. Overall, it was a very good networking event.” Jonathan Drew of NW Business Services Ltd
“The event was really good yesterday will definitely be attending again in the Future.” Sophie Jarvis of A Property Portfolio
“I found the whole experience very useful and beneficial. It gave me a great footing for future events that I plan on attending.” Robert Ryan of The Finite Colourstop Group
“I Found it useful and an excellent way of making contacts. I have two meetings to partnership with other companies booked in for next week so hopefully business should come out of it.” Ben Rowlands of Think4 IT Solutions
“Great event yesterday at the Bridgewater Hall and I met some very interesting people.” David Sturdy of Pleasure Beach Blackpool
“I attended your event at Ordsall Hall and was really pleased that we went along.” Andrew Montgomery of Voitel
“As it was my first time at one of your events it was a refreshing change to meet new people and network 'properly' A lot of networking events are too wishy washy but everyone had the same goal in mind. I have recommended you to colleagues and booked onto another event.” Helen Wilson of Prague Property Ltd
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the events that I have been to so far.” Philip Myers of Clarion Solicitors LLP
“This is a well run event, providing the perfect opportunity to meet people who will know the targets you are looking for. You can pave the way to arranging some valuable meetings and I have 6 to set up after one event, great!” Alan Lewis of George Davies Solicitors LLP
“Thank you for hosting the event last week and I can see that they are very successful!” Zahid Atcha of Hilton Investments Worldwide Ltd
“Great event yesterday - nice venue and good people.” Birgit Wilde of Capture 1 DVP Ltd
“Thank you for a very enjoyable event.” Sharon Bailey of Primecover Insurance Services Ltd
“I really enjoyed yesterday and will definitely be coming to the next meeting.” Colin Hadden of chefandmanager.com
“I thought the event was excellent. I look forward to attending subsequent events.” Anika Prodhan of Turner Parkinson LLP
“I attended the event last night which was great.” Phil Pickles of The Passion Group
Testimonials Added 04/02/08
“I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed my first event. It produced some great leads that I am already moving forward with.” Craig Cook of Webrom Tv
“I've always enjoyed your functions and have benefited from them in the past.” Paul Robinson of Utility Warehouse Discount Club
“Thanks again for the event last Wednesday. I really enjoyed it and look forward to future events.” Adam Salkie of Adecco Premier
“Can I say how much I enjoyed my first visit to one of your networking events. I made some good contacts, will be following them up today, and have booked for the next event already.” David Mitchell of Mitchell Fox Meredith Ltd
“I had a really great time, felt very comfortable in a room full of people I had never met before and met lots of people in business. It was well organised and I will definitely attend on a regular basis.” Wendy Smith of Leeds Catalyst
“Thanks for another successful event.” Jodie Bower of Beesley & Company Solicitors
“Thoroughly enjoyed the event at The Living Room, excellent as always.” Carl Gledhill of Doodson Broking Group
Testimonials Added 02/01/08
“I picked up 3 new clients from the Science Museum networking event alone. Thanks again.” David Lomas of M3 Publishing Ltd
“Your events are outstanding.” Annie Osborne of We Buy Sites
“Excellent first networking experience - some really good contacts made and great prospective business could be written.” Ryan Cant of Smart Revision
“Really good event as always.” Graham Harfleet of Standard Life Healthcare
“It was the first networking event I have attended and I was very impressed. Not as daunting as I thought.” Paula Wrigley of Glaisyers Solicitors
“Thanks for putting on a fantastic networking event, it was really useful.” Todd Thornbery of KeyPT Personal Training
“Thank you for the excellent networking events this year.” Jenny Cole of DMC
“I wanted to say thanks for the networking events. I've met some great people, some that have led to leads and some that have led to friendships. The events are always fruitful and importantly, enjoyable.” Johanna Winterbottom of Skipton Business Finance Limited
“I have to say it was a great event and I felt I got something out of it. Please let me know when the next event is on and I will be in attendance.” Jordan Smith of Signum Corporate Communications Ltd
“Congratulations on a very successful networking event yesterday, as always I found it very useful.” Malcolm Maybury of 360Spin.co.uk
