Steve's business interests
Surrey Event Professionals
Surrey Event Professionals
Surrey Event Professionals
WHAT IS IT?
A specialist networking and support collective for Surrey's finest event, wedding and event businesses. Based around monthly meetings, with many other member benefits.
WHY I DO IT?
Its the core industry I come from and still love. I simply want too support it and the amazing businesses that bring our clients ideas and wishes to life.
MY ROLE & PARTNERS
I'm founder of SEP and now run this with business partner Hannah Sheppard
Business in Surrey
Surrey Event Professionals
Surrey Event Professionals
WHAT IS IT?
Its an eco system created to support local businesses. We achieve this by running Surrey's largest business expos biannual, coordinate and support over 30 business networks and run the B2B BiS website.
WHY I DO IT?
I love connecting people, the power of collaboration and networking, this allows me to do all three!
MY ROLE & PARTNERS
I'm a cofounder / director of BIS, with Paul Bridgland, Paul Marcus & Hannah Sheppard
Surrey Charity Network
Surrey Event Professionals
Business Networking Academy
WHAT IS IT?
SCN is networking and support network for charities and charity professionals. It's FREE for charities to attend and based round a bimonthly meet up.
WHY I DO IT?
The buzz I get seeing charities that attend sharing ideas, support, advise and resource is just awesome. My hope is this support network, makes it easier for the charities to do what the do best.
MY ROLE & PARTNER
I'm co founder along with Paul Marcus
Business Networking Academy
Business Networking Academy
Business Networking Academy
WHAT IS IT?
The Business Networking Academy is a set of in person and online courses available to all. To promote and offer advise on how to get the best from business networking.
WHY I DO IT?
Over 70% of new business for UK SME's come from networking. But so many lose this opportunity, as they don't give it the time and work it need. My mission is to change this.
MY ROLE & PARNTER
I'm the founder of BNA, but now run it with the support of Rebecca Newenham
Freelance Event Director
Business Networking Academy
Freelance Event Director
HOW CAN I HELP?
With such a diverse portfolio of event management experience, I can help with most events, from planning to set up, on the day management to clear up and evaluation.
SOME OF MY PREVIOUS ROLES:
Event director or event management of or part of Guildford Beer Festival, Royal Grammar School Leavers Ball, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Surrey Business Expo, and Surrey Festival of Skills.
Plus numerous private client events, including weddings, 18th / 21st, corporate events, launch events, charity fundraisers, company parties and team events
Business Dev. Consultant
Business Networking Academy
Freelance Event Director
HOW CAN I HELP?
With a fresh pair of experienced eyes. I can help you review where you are now, works our your direction, support you and grow the way you'd like.
SOME OF MY PREVIOUS ROLES:
Over the years I've supported and help grow:
A number of sports venues with their running and private hire, including football, cricket & rugby clubs.
Assisted a number of wedding venues with private hire and event venues on growing their businesses.
Also helped caterers, hire businesses and other event businesses grow.
