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Why attend the Big Business Breakfast Club?
If you’re new to networking – particularly ‘in real life’ now we’re out of that damn pandemic – then the BBBC is the perfect step-in. Approachable and light hearted, we do exactly what it says on the tin – we get local business owners in a room, ply them with a Full English and enough coffee to sink a battleship, then sit back and watch as the early morning creative fireworks fly.
You won’t have to stand up and present anything, there are no pressurised elevator pitch sessions, and no-one’s going to randomly put you on the spot. It might be worth practicing your fake laugh though, for when host Steve Darby drops one of his legendarily terrible jokes.
While The Big Business Breakfast Club has got definite worldwide appeal, at our heart we’re incredibly local-centric. We’re all about supporting (and being supported by) local businesses. Our raison d’être (get us) is working together as a local business collective so we can all move forward. Think of us as a big, warm, business-y group hug – who doesn’t love one of those? Ok fair enough, maybe think of us as a warm and very enthusiastic handshake, after all we are British not American.
→ Over 50 local business leaders at every event
→ Different prestigous Brighton venues each month
→ No uncomfortable pitches. Anti SPAM policy
→ Building long term relationships
→ For local business, by local business
- Meeting Venue: In person at a different prestigious Brighton venue every month (we like to keep it spicy)
- When: The third Friday of every month (we also like routine)
- Time: 8am (for an 8.30am sharp sit-down breakfast start) until 10am. If you are a keen, lean, networking machine, the rooms are open from 7am so do feel free to take full advantage of us
- Ticket Price: £30 - unlimited coffees & teas (bring on the caffeine), Full English Breakfast (vegan, vegi, GF & DF are all catered for) or if you prefer a fancy feel, plump for the Continental
Agenda
Registration and open networking
7.15am to 8.00am
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Welcome - Make way through to dining area
8.00am to 8.30am
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Breakfast is served
8.30am to 9am
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Hosts present
9am
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Guest speaker
9.10am
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Guest speaker
9.20am
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Any other business
9.30am
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Business card draw - £££'s of prizes
Best dressed (when themed)
9.30am
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Meeting closes - Open networking til 10am
9.30am to 10am
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Who are we
You’ve heard of the Juice Breakfast Club, right? Ok, trust us when we say it used to be a big deal on the Brighton networking scene. Then there was The Global Business Breakfast Club (oh come on, you’ve definitely heard of that one) – that was pretty great too and did the same job.
But now… (drum roll please) from the good people that brought you the Juice Breakfast Club and The Global Business Breakfast, we give you… The Big Business Breakfast Club!
It’s essentially the same deal as before but this time run completely by Sussex businesspeople, for Sussex businesspeople, with the aim of er… doing more business in Sussex. Like we said earlier, it’s not rocket science - we do what it says on the tin.
We meet on the third Friday of every month, a bunch of loveable, likeable, local people looking to make healthy connections and just as importantly, friendships. We purposefully keep it a relaxed, informal networking opportunity. Informative speakers – yes. Pitches and selling – no, no, no. Topped and tailed with plenty of open networking, you have enough time and space to meet people properly, just like real life.
We also collect and donate money each month to a local charity, chosen by whoever that month’s guest speaker is. To find out who we’re supporting this month, head over to the events page, feel free to donate as much or as little as you’d like.
Ultimately, we’re all about good, honest, early-morning fun, from a business point of view. The third Friday of every month, why not come along and see what all the fuss is about?
Big Breakfast Business Club – see you there!
Meet the team behind BBBC
We're not in it for the money - There is no money in it, the ticket price covers the breakfast and venue hire, the sponsorship is used to promote and advertise each event. We are in it for the love and because business networking needs a bit of fun every once in a while - so thats what we try to deliver - a little bit of fun, on the third friday of each and every month. Run for local business leaders, by local business leaders.
Steve Darby
Steve has been the host with the most, throughout the Global years of the breakfast club, He's hardcore Brighton and more fingers in pies than just the edible kind, he's an all-round good guy, and very funny in a dry, awkward way. Steve represents the Laughing Seagulls at - sarsondarby.com.
Sarson & Darby
Sam Thomas
Sam is a perfect addition to the team at BBBC. Sam represents County Business Clubs and also runs local business magazine Sussex Business Times. Sam is a phenomenal human being, committed to small business and we are incredibly lucky to have him on the team.
County Business Clubs
Jim Cunliffe
Originally, from the Juice days, Jim was the sponsor of the Breakfast Club, and stayed onboard through the Global years. Jim represents local print firm 'Nettl inc Face Media Group', runs his own business consultancy 'Businessentials' and is very active on the local business networking scene.
Businessentials
Jackie Ashwood
Jackie Ashwood
Jackie is Sam's right hand. She helps us co-ordinate the BBBC events and makes sure that every speaker and sponsors content is included in the current eidition of the Sussex Business Times. Jackie will also look for synergies within the attendees and make introductions where necessary
County Business Clubs
County Business Clubs
Martin Leppard
An essential part of the team at BBBC from day dot, is Martin Leppard from H2 Productions. Martin is an audio/video/events specialist and ensures every BBBC event is produced to the highest standard.
H2 Productions
Alex Ryan
Alex presents a regular marketing education session "Big Steps for Small Business". We are really really lucky to have Alex on board, he is a true professional and incredibly well respected within the industry. He really is a marketing genius.
Marketing 101
Xav Clarke
Xav of XC Photography is our resident photographer. He attends each meeting, pixeliating the event in his own unique style to give us fantastic photographs for our social media, website and promotional material.
XC Photography
Howie McConnell
Howie runs a video production company called '28th Street Media'. Howie can be found roaming each event we hold, capturing the atmosphere, and converting that into a slick 60 second edit for promotion on social media. Stunning work.
28th Street Media
Events
June 2023
Sponsored by Lanton Maintenance
May 2023
Sponsored by Brighton CCTV
April 2023
Sponsored by Brighton & Hove Business Show
March 2023
Sponsored by Acumen Business Law
A selection of photos from April's meeting
Images courtesy of Xavier Clarke of XC Photography
Sponsorship
Each month's event is sponsored. This sponsorship enables us to invest in promotion and advertising to grow the awareness and attendance of BBBC to pre-covid levels when we regularly over 100 guests each month.
One unique benefit of sponsorship is the opportunity for the months sponsor to nominate a charity of it's choice to benefit from awareness and donations.
Gold Package
- Advertising across social media (instagram, facebook and linkedin (over 20,000 reach).
- Email blast to event database (3000 x 4 times).
- Tagged in various social posts (5,000 reach).
- Advertorial inside Sussex Business Times magazine.
- Logo on all promotional print.
- Logo on all event badges & attendee lists.
- Opportunity to show promotional graphics at the event.
- Distribute promotional material at the event.
- Nominate a charity partner to raise awareness for and collect donations through ticket sales.
£500
Platinum Package
- Everything listed in the Gold package PLUS
- Event take place at YOUR venue* subject to site visit / suitability etc.
- We'll pay you for the breakfast
£850
Sponsor the Big Business Breakfast Club and boost your brand exposure! With advertising across our social media platforms, email blasts to our event database, and your logo featured on all promotional materials and event badges, sponsorship is the perfect opportunity to increase visibility and reach your target audience. Plus, as a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to nominate a charity partner and make a positive impact in your community. Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Invest in your future and sponsor the Big Business Breakfast Club today!
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Big Business Breakfast Club
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Unit 7 Hove Business Centre, Fonthill Road, Hove, BN3 6HA
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