Patrick OCallaghan Graphic Design - writes:
"Dear David
Very many thanks for the invitation to yesterday's meeting, It was an event
that I enjoyed immensely. The venue could not have been better chosen.
It was civilised and a civilising experience. The people restored my
faith in the business community.
I would like to attend the next event. I thought your around-the-table
forum meetings was good and could be developed - also not too daunting for
delegates. Great morning!!. "
Following the July 21st business breakfast event, we received this response
from Kim McAusland of Savvy Club, who attended keycontacts
for the very first time
"THANK YOU DAVID, AND TO SAY HOW MUCH I ENJOYED IT - PROBABLY THE FIRST
BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENT I'VE EVER TRULY ENJOYED AND FELT COMFORTABLE."
Some comments following the July 21st keycontacts Business Breakfast Event!:
"Many thanks for a lively and interesting meeting today" - David
Karmel,
Albion Computer Systems.
"It had a really nice vibe" - Nicky Minter, TV Consultancy
"Just wanted to say that today's breakfast event was the best yet that
I've been to" - Tony Lorenz, CDT Design
"It was lovely to be part of such a nice vibe" - Wren
Solares, Sticky
Events
Adam Cohen - Solicitor; Member
of keycontacts since 0ctober
2000.
" I am a regular delegate and strong supporter of keycontacts,
but have on a few occasions visited another similar forum, who also organise
regular business breakfast events.
What struck me was the difference in style, content, friendliness and overall
philosophy. Whilst keycontacts venues
are the most prestigious of luxury hotels, and private members clubs, and are
always friendly and welcoming, the other forum use variable pubs and cafe's,
and are not particularly welcoming or friendly. keycontacts do
not pressurise delegates to either give referrals, or to introduce new delegates,
the other forum made one feel uncomfortable in their insistence on the referral/introduction
issues. The content of a keycontacts event,
including the presence of distinguished guest speakers, is always highly stimulating,
and conducted in a very professional manner. The keycontacts philosophy
is that real and sustainable business relations, cannot be forced instantly on
one, but like any other kind of relationship, needs time to build mutual trust
and confidence.
The fact that I have obtained regular clients, that I had originally met
at a keycontacts event over 3
years ago, proves that the mature values of keycontacts< always wins out,
against the more superficial approach! "
Jamie Sampson - Water Company
Director; Member of keycontacts since
December 2002.
" I look forward to attending the regular keycontacts business
breakfast event, because I do enjoy the great breakfast served at venues such
as The Lanesborough and The Carlton Club! More and more of the delegates are
becoming clients of ours, by purchasing our water for their offices. However,
what has been amazing has been the money our company has saved by teaming up
with other delegates on the supply side. Motor Vehicles, Printing, Office Rental
Reviews and other goods and services have been purchased via the keycontacts network,
OF AN OVERALL SAVINGS OF MORE THAN £40,000!
In my opinion, their should be a stampede of companies wishing to attend
and join the fantastic business forum of keycontacts."
Peter Saxon - Mortgage Adviser;
Member of keycontacts since
March 2000.
"Saxon Marketing Finance attended the very first keycontacts event over
5 years ago, and we have met and developed business relationships with so many
of the keycontacts members, friends
and delegates over the period, that keycontacts is
responsible for a fair chunk of our ongoing business.
We can honestly state, that hardly a month goes by, without successfully
following up a lead obtained from keycontacts.
We would recommend companies and professional organisations to get involved
in this great forum, without delay!