Best of... is a national interactive business directory. The 'Worthing' franchise is ran by Martine and Matt Royal. They have done a fantastic job growing a very active and loyal membership.

Every month or two, 'Best of Worthing' hold networking events in venues around Worthing. These networking functions have become a highlight of the business calendar, great fun, and an excellent way to get yourself out there.

Contact Best Of Worthing direct, and ask them to add you to their mailing list to hear about their next function, or check our events page.

http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/worthing/

Tel:01903 258605

The Friday Network is a monthly, free business networking event held on various Fridays with meetings across the South East of England.

Free entry, no fees - just turn up, no need to pre-book, no 'lock-outs' - Just bring plenty of business cards.

The Worthing meeting of 'First Friday' is held on the 1st Friday of each month, at the Burlington Hotel on Worthing Seafront.

Tony Hedger (A&T Business Associates) runs the Worthing meet. Contact Tony if you have any questions

http://www.firstfriday-network.co.uk

Tel:01903 602211

The FSB is the UK's largest business organisation. It lobbies national government for issues that effect British small businesses.

It's a fee paying organisation, costing upwards from £150 a year. But it's joining benefits far outweigh the cost of joining. (For instance, free merchant account setup for members, which would normally cost approx £300 plus.

The local FBS branch (Worthing and District) is ran by a 9 strong committee headed by Trevor Constable. It has over 600 members within the area.

FSB hold regular networking events, business dinners, lunches and workshops.

http://www.fsb.org.uk/default.aspx?id=119&loc=150

Tel:01903 533513

Networking For Business is ran by John Dunt. It takes place every Wednesday morning and the very luxurious 'Ardington Hotel' on Steyne Gardens, in the Indigo Restaurant.

They are an independent group of business people who support each other and try to get effective business leads. Whilst they are based in Worthing their members work throughout Sussex, some offer a UK wide service and the lucky few have international customers. The aim is to make business networking both effective and enjoyable.

Networking For Business operate a 'lock-out' system - which means only one person from each trade can attend - this helps focus referals to each other.
Our annual membership is only £25 per year and you are not asked to join until you have met with the group three times. There is a weekly charge of £10 to cover breakfasts with the excess money going towards any costs e.g stationery. The group is effectively a cooperative, it is not a franchise and their books are open to all members.

http://www.networkforbusiness.com/

Tel:0800 6523931

Worthing Business Circle meets every Wednesday at the Burlington Hotel, Marine Parade, Worthing. There is open networking between 7am to approx 7.45am, during which time breakfast is served.

Each week members have time to say thankyou to other members - usually for help given, business passed or work done by other members.

A key feature of most meetings is when one of the members takes around 20 minutes to speak about their business, so the other members can actively promote them.

Worthing Business Circle is managed by a committee that meets every fourth week to discuss key issues such as membership and finances that are then related back to the circle.

http://www.worthingbusinesscircle.co.uk/

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Worthing is extremely lucky. The Worthing Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a very active organisation. Led by local businessman Peter Bennett, and ran by CEO Tina Tilley, the Chamber runs lots of events and workshops through out the month.

The chamber is a fee paying organisation, with annual fees starting from £70 a year. This includes several free events, and a members discount on other internal events, as well as free access to legal and tax helplines.

http://www.worthingchamber.co.uk/

Tel:01903 203484

BNI stands for Business Network International. It is an international phenomenon. Started 20 years ago, in the US, it is a regular weekly meeting of business men and women, ran to strict guidelines which WORK. It's now the biggest international organisation of its type. And the strongest region in the world, is right here on the South Coast.

BNI is like marmite... you either love it or you hate it.

It's all about refferals with the ethos 'Givers Gain' - If you refer business to me, I will want to refer business to you.

BNI Worthing meets every Thursday at Hill Barn Golf club, the meetings start at 7am sharp and finish on the dot of 8.30

BNI membership is approx £400 a year, and you also pay for your breakfast (approx £10). It's also a 'lock-out' membership, so you'll only find one person from each trade.

You'll also find other local BNI chapters in Littlehampton and Shoreham.

http://www.bniworthing.co.uk/

http://www.bni-europe.com/listregions.php?country=1

Tel:01825 841399

The Women's Business Clubs is one of the leading business club and networking organisations for women in the UK. It offers a unique combination of business information, support, news, education and networking.

Heather Barrie hosts the Worthing Business Club which is held at The Ardington Hotel ona monthly basis.

Womens Business Club operate a 'lock-out' membership system.

http://www.thewomensbusinessclubs.com/Events/Sussex/WorthingPremierClub.htm

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