ABN Services - Home - ABN Community2024-03-29T15:54:05Zhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/feed/category/ABN+ServicesB4NOON, Have you booked yet?https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/b4noon-have-you-booked-yet2024-03-21T15:11:12.000Z2024-03-21T15:11:12.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12403114482,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12403114482,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12403114482?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p>
<p>****Just under 3 weeks to go and only 6 spaces left****</p>
<p>Our next B4NOON event on the 17th April Sponsored by Andrew Smith of KLT Networking hosted by Palm Court Hotel is filling up. </p>
<p>If you would like to attend this event, please click going on the event page and we'll will do the rest. </p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who has booked so far, I look forward to seeing you all. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left;">What a cracking bunch!</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's M4 Event, sponsored by Laura Mearns of<strong> <a href="https://www.northwooduk.com/aberdeen-estate-agents/">Northwood North East</a> </strong>hosted at Clan House</p>
<p>From the feedback we have recieved already it seems like you all had a ball. I do think i need to invest in an air horn for next time!</p>
<p>Well done to all of our 13 first timers, our multi service clients and Gold members, you make our events so special! </p>
<p>And as always Jeanette for her help and support. </p>
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<p>Make those 2 hours count, make those connections - It works, if you work it!</p>
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<p> </p></div>Say hello to this month's new/renewed 'Ten' group members!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/say-hello-to-this-month-s-new-renewed-ten-group-members2024-03-07T10:40:09.000Z2024-03-07T10:40:09.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12398289865,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12398289865,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12398289865?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p>
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<p>Thank you very much to all the recent new/renewed/extended <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">'Ten' sales intel group members</a>! You may recognise some of their lovely faces! </p>
<p>If you haven't connected already, I'll put the link to their profile in the comments.</p>
<p>And if you'd like to find out more about the 'Ten' groups click the link <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">here</a></p></div>Thank You To Our ABN Event Sponsors, Hosts & Advertisers!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-to-our-abn-event-sponsors-hosts-advertisers2024-02-22T09:49:20.000Z2024-02-22T09:49:20.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12386170076,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12386170076,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="495" height="495" alt="12386170076?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you to all our <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/advertising/" target="_blank">ABN Networking event sponsors, hosts and advertisers</a> so far this year. </p>
<p>There are limited event sponsorship opportunities left across the M4, B4N and Gold events.</p>
<p>And click-thru positions on ABN Community and Mailchimp emails from April</p>
<p>With over 7,100 ABN Community members and around 2,000 Mailchimp suscribers, we can help you get your message out there very effectively. <strong>Our advertisers, hosts and event sponsors win new business as a result of their advertising/sponsorship</strong></p>
<p>To find out more - including the full range of event sponsorship/advertising/hosting benefits and current availability - please add a comment below or email info@next-business.co.uk </p></div>Thank you GEF, B4Noon 21st Feb 2024https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-gef-b4noon-21st-feb-20242024-02-21T17:26:01.000Z2024-02-21T17:26:01.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12385809495,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12385809495,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12385809495?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p>
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<p>Thank you to everyone who came along to our first B4Noon of 2024. The buzz in the room was incredible. </p>
<p>Great to hear more about the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gathimba-edwards-foundation/">Gathimba Edwards Foundation </a> and the life changing work that they are doing in Kenya. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAORsH4BOyRXPJUIcB58FgWgSX-z9C09TYE">Myles Edwards</a> produced an exceptional presentation encompassing the team, projects they have completed and other work that they have done since GEF inception. . </p>
<p>Well done to all our amazing B4N networkers this morning, great to see our regulars returning and new networkers joining us..<br /> <br /> A massive shout out to both <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gathimba-edwards-foundation/">Gathimba Edwards Foundation </a> Myles and his Team Kayleigh and Mel for sponsoring the event, to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABluqWABaSMDwG18kt23TJqgP8jXxwVO7GA">Sharlene Rennie</a> and her team from the Palm Court for hosting us in their beautiful venue, the shortbread was delicious. </p>
<p>See you all next month!</p></div>SCG Solutions - Reliable Cloud Based Phone Systemhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/scg-solutions-reliable-cloud-based-phone-system2024-02-12T12:56:04.000Z2024-02-12T12:56:04.000ZJohn Willishttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JohnWillis<div><p style="text-align:left;">Choose Evonex Connect - <a class="app-aware-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/scg-solutions-telecoms/">SCG Solutions</a> in house platform, and benefit from an easy to use, super reliable cloud-based phone system that makes communication efficient and helps improve productivity in the workplace.<br /> <br />Evonex is the leading hosted telephony service that delivers all the features you need to keep in touch with your clients, customers and staff. The Evonex hosted telephony system operates in the cloud, meaning less equipment on site, saving on costly maintenance and upgrades. <br /> <br />Top features include:<br /><br />✔ Integrate with Microsoft Teams and manage contacts with ease<br />✔ Call, message or chat from desktop or mobile app<br />✔ Improve customer experience with easy to manage IVR call queuing and call routing<br />✔ Monitor and improve productivity with inclusive DDI level reporting<br />✔ Combine presence status across telephony and MS Teams<br /> <br />Want to know more? 👉 0330 175 76 70</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24pt;"><a href="https://youtu.be/B32RmUebuXs?si=Tc_cjV-qJpzr8Y_f" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to watch how our Cloud based Evonex Phone system works!</a></span><br /> <br /><br /></p></div>Say hello to our new/renewed 'Ten' group members!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/say-hello-to-our-new-renewed-ten-group-members-52024-02-09T09:02:51.000Z2024-02-09T09:02:51.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12376159684,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12376159684,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="393" height="393" alt="12376159684?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you very much to all the recent new/renewed/extended <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">'Ten' sales intel group members</a>! Your may recognise some of their lovely faces! </p>
<p>If you haven't connected already I'll put the link to their profile in the comments.</p>
<p>And if you'd like to find out more and the 'Ten' groups click the link <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">here</a></p></div>Contact Builder 2024 (Please share you meeting photos)https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/contact-builder-2024-please-share-you-meeting-photos2024-02-07T16:57:23.000Z2024-02-07T16:57:23.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12374732692,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12374732692,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12374732692?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Calling all 2024 ABN Contact Builders! We want to see your meetings in action </p>
<p>Here's just some of the great pictures we have received from CB meetings so far, We love to hear about how you have gotten on, who your matches are and what you have learned. </p>
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<p>Another fantastic ABN Ten group meeting this morning with Steve Johnson, Karen Day, Gerry Stuart, Gail Henderson, Szymon Burzynski, Andrew Reid and our visitor, Marie Brown. <br /><br />A really positive and productive meeting this morning with lots of useful intel being shared and connections made. Too busy chatting to remember to take a photo but here's one of the lovely Crowne Plaza - thanks again for hosting us in such beautiful surroundings Karen😊 If you haven't been out and seen the conference facilities available, I'd highly recommend you speak to Karen and change that!</p></div>Thank you, Gold Event 30th January sponsored by Superhuman in You.https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/thank-you-gold-event-30th-january-sponsored-by-superhuman-in-you2024-01-31T09:45:49.000Z2024-01-31T09:45:49.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p>It was the first if <span style="text-decoration:underline;">4 FREE</span> events for our Gold members last night at Amarone Aberdeen sponsored by <strong>Superhuman in You</strong>. </p>
<p>Thank you to @<strong>Anurag Rai</strong> for sponsoring the event and sharing his story, which I am sure you will agree is truly inspiring, to everyone one who made it along and to Ashley from Amarone for hosting. </p>
<p>Well done again on all your good networking, I am sure you will all agree it was an enjoyable afternoon. Good luck with developing your relationships.</p>
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<div>Our next <strong>Gold event is 30th April</strong>, we are currently looking for a Sponsored. If you would like to show case your business like Anurag. Please let me know? </div>
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<div>It’s been great to see the ABN Ten groups getting back into the swing of things this January - even the snow didn't stop them! Lovely to hear about all the intel being shared, introductions being made, and support being given.</div>
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<div>To find out how becoming a member of an ABN Ten group could benefit you and your business click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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<div>Or get in touch info@next-business.co.uk 01224 900147</div>
</div></div>**SOLD OUT** B4NOON 21st February, Sponsored by Gathimba Edwards Foundationhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/b4noon-21st-february-sponsored-by-gathimba-edwards-foundation2024-01-29T21:04:48.000Z2024-01-29T21:04:48.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12382362094,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12382362094,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12382362094?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;"> Only 2 weeks to go!</span></p>
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<p><strong>Just over 3 week until our first B4Noon event of 2024 sponsored by <a href="https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/">Gathimba Edwards Foundation</a>, hosted at the <a href="https://palmcourthotel.co.uk/">Palm Court Hotel</a></strong><strong> 10am - 12noon. </strong></p>
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<p>Thank you to everyone who has signed up already, I look forward to catching up with you there. Jeanette Lowe Keith Robertson Lauren Hutton Siobhan Jaffray, Andrew Smith, Teresa Bremner, Sharlene Rennie, Geraldine Stuart, Andrew Reid, Colleen Joss, FSB Membership Advisor, Kayleigh Paterson-Donald, Jacqui Johnston, Mel Dyer, Susan Caldwell, Suzanne Todd, Sarah Gillanders, Liam Duncan, James Callander ,Gordon Charlton, Craig Fletcher, Sabia Rahman, Donna Deans, Peter Stewart - Pest Control Specialist, Lorraine Middleton, Dougie Craighead, Kirsten Robertson, Nichola Goode</p>
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<p>To subscribe, please <a href="http://eepurl.com/iiCPwb" target="_blank">click here</a></p>
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<p>Does your business send out newsletters? Feel free to share the sign-up links below and tell us a little about what to expect.</p></div>Say hello to our new/renewed 'Ten' group members!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/say-hello-to-our-new-renewed-ten-group-members-42024-01-08T17:43:31.000Z2024-01-08T17:43:31.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12347800482,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12347800482,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="454" height="454" alt="12347800482?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you very much to all the recent renew/renewed/extended <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">'Ten' sales intel group members</a>! You may recognise some of their lovely faces! </p>
<p>If you haven't connected already I'll put a link to their profile in the comments. </p>
<p>And if you'd like to find out more about the 'Ten' groups click the link <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/services/ten/" target="_blank">here</a></p></div>M4 SJ Nutrition 16th Januaryhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/m4-sj-nutrition-16th-january2024-01-04T16:30:34.000Z2024-01-04T16:30:34.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12345406900,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12345406900,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12345406900?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
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<p>Kick off your 2024 Networking journey with M4 Sponsored by <a id="ember1364" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> of <a class="app-aware-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sj-nutrition/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3Bxf0SUHcrSgii%2F6Wx1TatvA%3D%3D">SJ Nutrition</a> on the 16th January 4-6pm hosted at Clan House, its an event not to be missed!<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who had already booked on I cannot wait to see you all. <br /><a id="ember1365" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-lowe/">Jeanette Lowe</a> @<a id="ember1366" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> <a id="ember1367" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-fletcher-16727882/">Craig Fletcher</a> <a id="ember1368" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewabn/">Andrew Smith</a> <a id="ember1369" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragrai-superhuman/">Anurag Rai MBPsS</a> <a id="ember1370" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavid-thomas/">🌟 David Thomas 🌟</a> <a id="ember1371" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mearns-22434984/">Laura Mearns</a> <a id="ember1372" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-walker-95934090/">Tony Walker</a> <a id="ember1373" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordoncharlton/">Gordon Charlton</a> <a id="ember1374" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisdarcy-recognitionexpress/">Dennis D'Arcy</a> <a id="ember1375" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iska-birnie/">Iska Birnie - Brand Photographer</a></p></div>Happy New Yearhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/happy-new2023-12-31T14:38:42.000Z2023-12-31T14:38:42.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p>Happy New Year from Team ABN! </p>
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<p>Thank you for all your support and business this year. We're so excited to be working with you all in 2024. However you plan to celebrate this evening, enjoy! </p>
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<p>We'll look forward to seeing you for more networking soon. </p>
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<p>Leigh and Jeanette</p></div>New & Renewed ABN Clients in December!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/new-renewed-abn-clients-in-december2023-12-21T15:39:03.000Z2023-12-21T15:39:03.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12332277481,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12332277481,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12332277481?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p>
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<p>Thank you very much to all our recent new and renewed ABN Contact Builders, Gold Members, and Networking Credits clients! Happy faces above! </p></div>Avoid Business Mobile Bill Shock!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/avoid-business-mobile-bill-shock2023-12-21T14:05:15.000Z2023-12-21T14:05:15.000ZJohn Willishttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JohnWillis<div><div class="feed-shared-update-v2__description-wrapper <br /> mr2"><div class="feed-shared-inline-show-more-text feed-shared-update-v2__description feed-shared-inline-show-more-text--minimal-padding<br /> <br feed-shared-inline-show-more-text--expanded<br"><div class="update-components-text relative update-components-update-v2__commentary" dir="ltr"><span class="break-words"><span dir="ltr">😧 Bill shock represents 14% of business mobile expenses - due to video calls and other applications requiring large bandwidth, companies are using at least 11GB extra, per person!<br /><br />😅 Luckily, you can enjoy complete freedom with Unlimited data, saving over 25% when you move your business mobiles to <a class="app-aware-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/scg-solutions-telecoms/">SCG Solutions</a>! We can supply all 3 major networks (O2, EE and Vodafone) on one single invoice, and offer dedicated account management at no extra cost.<br /><br />Want to make your business mobile telecoms hassle-free and avoid the dreaded bill shock? 👉 0330 175 7670</span></span></div><div class="update-components-text relative update-components-update-v2__commentary" dir="ltr"> </div><div class="update-components-text relative update-components-update-v2__commentary" dir="ltr"><span class="break-words"><span dir="ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12332252055,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12332252055,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12332252055?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div></div></div><div class="update-components-image update-components-image--single-image<br /> feed-shared-update-v2__content"> </div></div>B4NOON Thank you - 8848 ABN Winnershttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/b4noon-thank-you-8848-abn-winners2023-12-13T18:02:16.000Z2023-12-13T18:02:16.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12324107075,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12324107075,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12324107075?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Your 2023 ABN Winners</p>
<p>Congratulations to all the nominees and Winners, </p>
<p>Best Charity Member - <a id="ember481" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayle-stephen-077b9456/">Gayle Stephen</a> <br />Best Contact Builder - <a id="ember482" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccue-ma-hons-chartered-fcsi-1aa1603b/">Mark McCue MA (Hons) Chartered FCSI</a> <br />Best Ten Group Member - <a id="ember483" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewabn/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BJM1mBGlSQXea7uOltZW71w%3D%3D">Andrew Smith</a> <br />Best Ten Group Manager - <a id="ember484" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-jaffray/">Siobhan Jaffray</a> <br />Best Overall Networker - <a id="ember485" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aberdeenleaflets/">Graham Kelly📮</a> <br /><br />And a massive thanks to <a id="ember486" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-rees-%F0%9F%93%B8-b5b757119/">Annie Rees</a> for the fantastic photo </p>
<p>Thank you for everyone who came along and joined us at B4Noon today, which is our last event for 2023, </p>
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<p>I cant wait to see you all in 2024</p>
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<p>First Day of our Winter Sale.</p>
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<p>We have a great one for you this year, with some amazing deals we're sure you'll be happy with! If you don't want to keep receiving emails, buy now!</p>
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<p><strong>Deal 1. </strong></p>
<p>ABN Contact Builder: our unique and highly effective 1-1 business matching service. 9 months for only £99+vat, £79+vat for ABN Gold Members. Both new and existing Contact Builders (a renewal or an extension) can take advantage of this deal (Normal price = £299+vat for 12 months) New Contact Builders to start meetings from January. <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Deal 2</strong>.</p>
<p>ABN Networking Event Credits: any 3 events for only £99+vat, £79+vat for ABN Gold Members. You can then use your credits for any upcoming ABN Meet-Everyone (M4) and Before Noon (B4N) Networking Events - with no use by date. This deal can also be used to top-up if you already have event credits. (Normal price = £50+vat per event) <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Deal 3.</strong><br />ABN Gold Membership: the Premier Membership of ABN, giving members a wide range of additional online and offline benefits that give Gold members that special edge. Includes 4 FREE networking events per year and an unlimited 20% discount on all other ABN Services. £99+vat for 6 months, £79+vat for current Gold Members. (Normal price £299+vat for 12 months). <strong>Click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/">here </a>to get the deal</strong></p>
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<p><strong><u>If you'd like to know how many event credits or Monthly left you have on CB or Gold you currently have left, no problem, please reply to this email.</u></strong> </p>
<p>And just let us know if you have any other questions - <a href="mailto:info@next-business.co.uk">info@next-business.co.uk</a> or 01224 900147. All our 2024 ABN Networking Events - Meet-Everyone M4 and Before Noon (B4N) Networking - are listed and open for booking <strong><a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events">here</a></strong></p>
<p> </p></div>Say hello to our new/renewed clients!https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/say-hello-to-our-new-renewed-clients-42023-12-06T08:55:52.000Z2023-12-06T08:55:52.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12309695069,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12309695069,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="12309695069?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p>
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<p>Many thanks to the above faces - just some of those who have recently joined/updated/renewed their membership! </p>
<p>We're delighted to welcome you all into ABN Ten Groups, Gold & Contact Builder. </p>
<p>We have business services to suit everyone: to find out more and join these individuals click <a href="https://abnworks.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p></div>Who's got the best Christmas jumper??https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/who-s-got-the-best-christmas-jumper2023-12-05T12:46:47.000Z2023-12-05T12:46:47.000ZJeanette Lowehttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/JeanetteLowe<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12309025462,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12309025462,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12309025462?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>We really got into the festive spirit today with the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aberdeen-business-network/">Aberdeen Business Network (ABN)</a> Kten group. Christmas jumpers galore 🎅 Check out Steve's!!<br /><br />We all met for breakfast before sharing our news and asks for help. I need a snooze now 😂<br /><br />Thanks for a great meeting guys. Look forward to seeing you next time 😊 (We missed you Clare!!)</p></div>ABN Awards - Top 3 Nominees - Congratulationshttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/abn-awards-top-3-nominees-congratulations2023-12-04T12:49:31.000Z2023-12-04T12:49:31.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><div>Congratulation to all of our nominees!</div>
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<div>Voting closes on Friday so you still have time to vote for your favourite - <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPV3RV5" target="_blank">Click Here</a></div>
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<div>As you may be aware our awards are presented at our last B4Noon on the 13th December 2023 at 8848 10am - 12noon. We have limited spaces left so if you would like to attend to cheer on the award winners click going on the event page <a href="https://www.yourabn.co.uk/events/abn-before-noon-b4n-networking-wed-13-12-23" target="_blank">here</a> if you have credit or drop me an email on leigh@next-business.co.uk</div>
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<div>We would be delighted to see you there. </div>
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<p>Fabulous meeting of the ABN KTen group this morning. We all shared what's been happening in our businesses, asked for advice and shared recommendations - and also pondered on what we would do if we won the lottery!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing this lot in their Christmas jumpers at our next meeting on the 5th December 🎅 🎄<br /><br />Feel you're missing out? Click here to find out more: <a href="https://lnkd.in/ekTn32M4">https://lnkd.in/ekTn32M4</a></p></div>Last few places! B4NOON sponsored by 8848https://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/last-event-of-2023-b4noon-sponsored-by-88482023-11-20T10:03:43.000Z2023-11-20T10:03:43.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p> Only 4 places left at our final B4NOON on the 13th December 10am - 12noon sponsored and hosted by 8848 and Krish Bhetuwal </p>
<p>This special event encompasses our awards prize giving for your favourite networkers and a chance to enjoy a 2 course meal and some festive cheer.</p>
<p>We would be delighted if you would join us. </p>
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<p>Thank you to those who have already signed up to attend and please remember to vote!</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Thank you Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire and Elevator for inviting ABN to exhibit at the Transform Business Festival yesterday. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you to all of our members and friends who took the time to visit us throughout the day. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Did you make it along? </p>
<p dir="ltr">#thankyou #TransformBizFest #Aberdeen #abn</p>
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<p>Jeanette and I will be exhibiting at the Transform Business Festival on Tuesday 14th November at Aberdeen Science Centre.</p>
<p>Are you attending or Exhibiting? </p>
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<p>Come over and say hi and be in with a chance to win our hamper. </p>
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<p> </p></div>M4 Thank you TABhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/home/m4-thank-you-tab2023-11-07T21:45:18.000Z2023-11-07T21:45:18.000ZLeigh Reidhttps://www.yourabn.co.uk/members/LeighReid<div><p> </p>
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<p>What a cracking bunch!</p>
<p>Well done to all of our attendees tonight at our last M4 event of 2023. </p>
<p>Thank you again to Helen Mill for sponsoring our event and giving us all an insight in to TAB, to her guest Andrew Smith. </p>
<p>Jeanette Lowe, I couldn't do it without you! </p>
<p>To all our first timers, multi service clients and Gold members, you make our events so special!</p>
<p>It works, if you work it!</p>
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