introbiz Testimonials - the business builder



"Thanks for arranging such great and profitable events! After just my second meeting I picked up a contact which resulted in business that more than covered my first year's membership.

A very rapid return on investment! You have a knack of getting the right people in the room.'

Rob Warlow
Business Loan Services

http://www.businessloanservices.co.uk
 

Watch out for the launch of my new book 'Loan Sharp: Get the Business
Finance You Deserve' - available on Amazon and other book shops from mid
June


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When I started up my business last year I searched around networking companies to see what would be an ideal fit for my business. 

introbiz  introduced me to a new world of networking. 

Tracey Jenkins took the time to get to know me and my business and made sure she understood what I was looking for from a networking organisation. 

Tracey ensured that the people I met with were people who would benefit from my business or that my business would benefit from them. 
Tracey keeps in regular contact making sure that I am always happy with the contacts I have met and that I am maximizing opportunities. 

I would highly recommend introbiz to any business who is looking for a networking company with a difference!"

Katrina Poole MIRP
Director of Deliverance Recruitment.

Tel: 02920 868422   
Mobile: 07874015561  

Visit: http://www.deliverancerecruitment.co.uk/   

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"Thank you for inviting me to introbiz .
In the short time since joining I-Tel has had £2,868.39 of business from the contacts made at introbiz , which more than justifies our membership and monthly attendance.

The informal yet targeted format of the meeting makes introbiz a refreshing alternative to the more regimented networking events I have attended recently.

I have and will continue to refer like minded business individuals
to introbiz with the confidence in knowing they will be as impressed as I
am.


Ed Barnett
I-Tel Laser Supplies

Unit 2 Martin Road,
Tremorfa Ind Est,
Cardiff
CF24 5SD

Visit: http://www.itelsupplies.co.uk/ 

Tel: 02920 492111
Fax: 02920 483958
Mob: 07779297904


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"Tracey is an avid networker - and by that I don't mean she turns up at any
and every networking event! What I mean is that she really gets to know her
clients and contacts and understands what they do. From there she can make
that phone call and put the right people together.
Since I have known Tracey she has passed many leads to me. When I get a
referral from Tracey, I know that it has been carefully pre-validated by her
and that it is going to be a worthwhile contact to make. Tracey and Introbiz
have genuinely helped me to succeed in my business."

Tracey is a successful business woman running Introbiz. Her enthusiasm,
positivity and determination are infectious, bringing people together to do
business."

Rachael Rees Jones
Clear Marketing   
Visit:  www.clearmarketing.net

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Tracey puts her full commitment into creating valuable links for members and
visitors at her events. The effort and intelligence that clearly goes into
the organising of the events and the bringing together of businesses with
high synergies is largely down to her creativity and dedication

Dave Bull   
Team Coaching Network Ltd   
Visit:  www.teamcoachingnetwork.com

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Tracey is a highly enthusiastic businesswoman! Introbiz is an excellent
concept and suits Tracey's skill set perfectly. It's always a pleasure doing
business with Tracey

Heather Gifford
Tooty Fruity
Visit: www.tooty-fruity.com

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Tracey's Introbiz network has provided numerous opportunities for me to meet
with prospective clients. Her proactive work in seeking to put us together
with specific people we want to meet, is a simple but all-important part of
her work as a facilitator. I look forward to working with Tracey and
building our networks further

Bleddyn Edwards
Cheeky Monkey Creative
Visit: www.cheekymonkeycreative.co.uk

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Tracey has limitless energy for her subject, her networking events are well
planned and very different to others I have attended. The pre-organised
cluster groups take the pressure off the individual to "work the room" and
feel a lot more natural in the way they are organised."

Deborah Rees
Lean Synergies Ltd
Visit: www.leansynergies.co.uk

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I would just like to say if you ave never been to one of Tracey's Introbiz
meeting then you are missing out, plenty of like minded business people to
connect with and do great business

Jason Fortt
Designer Websites Ltd
Visit: www.designer-websites.co.uk

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"Tracey Jenkins innovative networking platform has enabled many people to strategically grow their business connections. Tireless hours, dedication to the cause, and most of all sincerity, has made introbiz one of the most exciting new networking groups in South Wales.

I would recommend introbiz and Tracey to anyone who would like to grow their business contacts anywhere in South Wales, and soon the whole of the U.K."

Allan Blair Beaton 
Business Scene
Visit: business-scene.com

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"Attended my first introbiz event last week - FANTASTIC! The first true networking event, good networking, nice people - roll on the next one!"

Paul Ragan
Collateral Thinking
Visit: www.collateralthinking.co.uk

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The Beaujolais event was most enjoyable. The Madeira Restaurant was a great venue. I made very good contacts, thanks to introbiz for organising such an excellent event.

Annie
AB First Response
Visit: www.abfirstresponse.co.uk

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Milestone Activities have been networking with introbiz for just under 1
year, and true to their word we have not only made fantastic contacts, but good friends...

The way that introbiz works has been very beneficial to Milestone
Activities, and not only have we gained work from business networking, we have also been able to pass on business details to other clients.  It's
simple if you pass on details other businesses will pass on yours.  Tracey (the director) has always been true to her word, and if she says it will happen she will make sure it does, and during the networking evenings she is always on the lookout for pairing people up - nobody has to worry about standing on their own.....

Tracey also asks for a wish list, and if you are looking for potential
clients she will endeavour to invite them along to introbiz ...Milestone
Activities are very proud to be part of such a dynamic networking business club thank you.

Claire Harris Director
Milestone Activities
Vist: http://www.milestoneactivities.co.uk

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People buy from people that is the first lesson we all learn in business.
That is probably why there is such a choice of networking events to go to.

As a member of introbiz , what I find different about this networking is that, Tracey will work with you to identify who you want to meet and then she makes it happen! 

I would recommend a trip to introbiz for anyone in business.


Shamaine Robinson
Chartered Marketer MCIM

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"For enthusiasm, commitment and sheer hard work, Tracey cannot be equalled. She has the capacity to bring people together and to produce first class results."

Richard Napier
Convince International
Visit: www.convinceinternational.com

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introbiz networking events are fantastic for making new contacts. Professional and well organised, the events are enjoyable as well as effective. The cluster groupings mean that you really get to know the people that could be potential business associates.

Neil J Lloyd 
NLP Coach, Cardiff & London UK.
Visit: www.NLPcoach.me.uk

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I’ve been a member since the start of introbiz and joined even  before the first meeting – as I knew Tracey with her drive and enthusiasm for networking would get it right  I have met some great new contacts that I am doing business with – I like the format it works for me and I’m sure it would for you too.

Clare Sheehy
Group Sales Manager,
Town & Country Hotels.
Visit: www.townandcountryhotels.co.uk 

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‘The biggest advantage introbiz has over its competitors is the passion and commitment with which Tracey and Chris organise and run the events.

As an SME Investing money into networking is an important decision. You need to be confident in gaining a return on your investment. I have no doubt that any business that invests in introbiz will get the results they seek.

More importantly, I believe that Tracey is totally focused on driving the business forward, will identify ways to continuously improve the format for each event and is dedicated to providing the highest levels of customer service to her patrons. It is that commitment and dedication that will make introbiz really shine in the local marketplace.’

Paul Jones BSc, PG.Dip., MSc.
Business Psychologist and Owner
Creative Wisdom
Visit: www.creative-wisdom.co.uk

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Love Networking
 “The way of the world is meeting people through other people” said Robert Kerrigan.  And he’s right. In this competitive climate, it is essential that you network effectively to get the work you want.

As many of you know, I am an advocate of doing what you love for a living. The challenge then becomes how you communicate what you do so that your products or services are understood and you and your clients find each other. Moreover, it's about how you project yourself aswell as your business.

Recently I attended a speed networking event and was really impressed by the networking skills of Tracey Jenkins, who runs introbiz a business networking club with a difference. Over our complimentary conference food, we got chatting and it became clear that Tracey absolutely loves networking. And it showed - she excels at it, getting everyone talking, sharing what they do and making valuable connections. Tracey has turned her talent into a successful networking company – she has turned what she loves doing into a business ...and everyone benefits. When you love what you do you bring an energy to your work that gets better results. I asked Tracey what she has learned that works best when networking and she posted me these fantastic tips….

Please see the tips on either the introblog or the NLP Coach web site.

Neil Lloyd
NLP Coach, Cardiff & London UK.
Visit: http://www.nlpcoach.me.uk/2009/07/love-networking.html

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" I think the concept and execution of introbiz has worked really well and we are pleased to have joined as members.

We had picked up two new clients from the first three meetings we attended which makes membership a 'no-brainer.'

The informality of the meetings with a hint of structure makes it possible to meet businesses and chat in a relaxed way.

We have been impressed with the introduction of new faces at each meeting so that the format remains fresh.

Tony Dilloway
Director
Best of Cardiff Ltd
Visit: www.thebestof.co.uk/cardiff

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Concept offers businesses, of all sizes the opportunity of gainer sales or increasing company PR by using a simple, easy to use email marketing system to SMEs in South Wales. Our marketing strategy to promote the e-marketing system focused on developing referral relationships and networking to meet small to medium sized businesses in South Wales. With so many networking groups currently available to join it was important to weigh up the advantages carefully of each networking group. introbiz offered us the opportunity of meeting businesses within our specific target market and an additional bespoke approach to developing referral partnerships making it an attractive proposition. After joining introbiz we monitored sales activity and our return on investment, after all time is money! Within 4 Months we noted £5k of sales developed from introbiz referrals and many more in negotiation. Networking can be a highly lucrative way of gaining business if used appropriately, Concept would highly recommend joining introbiz to any business that is looking for a strategic return on investment and most importantly willing to make lasting referral partnerships with ethical businesses. Thank you Tracey & introbiz for this fantastic opportunity!

K Midgley
Managing Director
Concept Group of Companies
Visit:  http://conceptmarketinggroup.co.uk/

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I’m writing to thank you for inviting me to introbiz . I came along to the meeting in April and thoroughly enjoyed it.
My main aim in coming to the meeting was to practice some of the skills I have learned through the Referrals for Life programme with the Referral Institute and to identify potential contacts who could help me to reach my target market in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

A colleague came along with me and we practiced introducing each other and looked out for people who would be useful contacts.

I liked the format of the meeting and it was clear that although everyone was there to do business it was achieved in a relaxing and very sociable way. I came away knowing that the profile of my business had been enhanced and with two extremely useful contacts that I have continued to work with and am hoping to do business with as referral partners in the future.

I wish you every success with introbiz and I’m sure it will go from strength to strength as word spreads.
Kind regards

Jane Standerwick
Director
JS Safety Services Ltd

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The introbiz concept is a refreshing approach to effective networking.  We all have busy lives, so a networking organisation that are tailored to compliment your working day and to match specific companies that will be of mutual benefit for members, is an extremely exciting proposition.
 
Kristy McCallum
Head of Sales
Red Dragon FM & Gold
visit:  www.reddragonfm.co.uk

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I joined introbiz because it offers Convenience, Contacts and Creativity!The convenience of a late afternoon meeting makes it a more relaxed environment which is more conducive to networking!The contacts that attend as members are interesting yet diverse, lively yet friendly which means that you get more out of the networking events! The creativity comes from doing things differently, in a fun way with a shared goal of building our businesses!I am delighted to have joined as a new member and with Tracey driving this forward, know that introbiz will go from strength to strength!

Chris Price
Chris Price Financial Consultancy Ltd

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introbiz brings a refreshing atmosphere and format to the networking world with the right balance of structured networking and freedom to target companies that interest you.  

Attending didn't feel like a chore and the mix of companies was varied and useful to me, with a good number of contacts made in just one evening."

Jane Goodfellow
Programme Manager
GO Wales, Cardiff
Visit: www.gowales.co.uk

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I found introbiz to be a very lively networking event and full of people keen to talk business. In one hour at introbiz I met more business owners than I have done in the past month!

Gareth Morgan
Managing Director
Visit: libertymarketing.co.uk

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introbiz has PROVEN to do exactly what it says on the tin.

Thanks to Tracey's continuing support for Mencap, she put me in touch with Mr. Jahan Abedi. Mr. Abedi has agreed to support Mencap with fundraising initiatives as much as possible; the first of these is going to be a 'Champagne & Entrees Fundraising Evening on the 2nd April 09 at his new exclusive club Mocka. He is also going to sponsor Mencap Cymru's inaugural Y-Factor, 15th October 09!

I am speechless, and for those of you who know me, nia on impossible!

Caron Ann Elizabeth Jennings
Head of Fundraising in Wales
Mencap Cymru
Visit: mencap.org.uk

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I joined introbiz even before the launch because I think its going to be different as well as new. There is a focus on ensuring business is done after the membership fee is paid. I can still work the day with my clients and get to the events, plus it focuses on networking not eating so you have 2 hours to talk to everyone, not just a few.

Julie Raikes
JR Business Solutions
Visit: jrbusinesssolutions.com

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"introbiz seems like a networking forum that will do what it says on the tin. We wanted to be one of the first to take advantage of this."

Jason Smith
Darwin Gray LLP
Solicitors
Visit: darwingray.com

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"When Tracey first told me about her new Venture introbiz i was both impressed and excited and couldn't wait to become a member!!"

"I have known Tracey both personally and professionally for over 30 years,and know that anything she turns her hand to,she gives 150%,with her gutsy determination and drive,her great sense of fun and the fact that she probably knows more business contacts in Wales than the Yellow Pages!!! introbiz will be a great success,and i wish her well with her new venture!!"

"Congratulations Tracey, here's to a new concept in networking!!"

Debbie Matthews
IFA

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'introbiz provides a completely new form of networking at a convenient time of day. With a diverse range of members and a vibrant atmosphere it offers a pleasurable, yet productive way to build your business. I recommend introbiz to any business that wants to strengthen its network and raise its brand awareness across South Wales.'

Ceri Booth
The Creative Booth
Visit: thecreativebooth.co.uk