WHO ARE WE?

About  Us

About
Business First

Business First is a networking group that was formed in 2004 by just nine like-minded business people.


Since then, it’s grown from strength to strength and has become one of the most thriving business groups in the area – possibly because we believe in doing things a little bit differently, for example:

We’re a not-for-profit group, so all membership fees are invested back to benefit the group as a whole.

We promise no pressure, no hard sell, and no expensive membership fees – just an opportunity to grow your business through cost-effective networking.

We’re about more than just networking. Whilst Business First helps its members grow their businesses, it offers much, much more than just business referrals. Running your own business can have its ups and downs and it can sometimes feel lonely at the top. Members benefit from sharing advice and having a welcome sounding board for any business ideas, issues or challenges. There’s always someone who can help, or someone who knows someone who can help – that’s the beauty of networking!

We have a rolling leadership team, so all members have the chance to get involved and have a say in the way the group is run.

We have well-attended meetings. With over 30 business members, there are plenty of people every week who you can talk to about your products and services, and who will want to get to know and trust you so that they can recommend your products or services to their contacts. You’ll also benefit by being able to recommend trustworthy, knowledgeable and reliable businesses to your own customers, family or friends.

Leadership Team

Business First has a rolling leadership team, so all members have the chance to get involved and have a say in the way the group is run.


There are various leadership team roles available, and members are invited to put their names forward for any roles they’d be interested in being involved in.


The leadership team meets once a month, after a Thursday meeting, to discuss Business First matters.

JOIN US

How do I Join?

Like most networking groups, it’s impossible to know if you want to join us unless you’ve been to see us and experienced a Business First meeting for yourself.


If you have any other queries,

just give us a call on

01543 406 131

or complete the form below


Contact Us

Download Business First Constitution


Download Business First Constitution


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