Networking was a bit of a theme at the Exeter and East Devon Business Club event at the Deer Park Hotel in October. Not only was there the usual networking lunch with local business professionals, but there was also a valuable presentation from Michael Mertens of Mertens Consulting on how to procure IT support to keep your critical IT networks running reliably.
During his presentation Michael exploded a few common myths and exposed some of the inappropriate advice that small businesses often receive from ‘experts’. His personal favourite was the ‘stronger aerial’ solution...
It was at a dinner in London organised by The C Group ( http://www.thecgroup.org/what-we-do/ ) back in 2011 that Keiron Northcott, from Northcott Beaton Insurance Brokers and trustee of The Exeter Foundation ( http://www.exeterfoundation.org.uk/ ), purchased a whisky tasting for 25 people. Not just any whisky but The Balvenie Whisky ( http://uk.thebalvenie.com/ ) and for that matter, not just any people.
In conjunction with Thompson Jenner accountants, an evening of distinction was born on 21st November 2012. 25 local businessmen gathered at the famous Jack in the Green restaurant...
