The Business Room Rutland & Stamford attracts businesses in and around the Rutland and Stamford areas. Our members are small business owners, owners of franchise businesses and also employees of local businesses. The Business Room is a structured format membership-based networking group, and we meet monthly 12-2pm at Rutland Water Golf Club. Lodge Farm, Manton Rd, Oakham LE15 8HB.
How to Book?
If you would like to visit to see if the Business Room can support you and your business contact Barbara Hodgson. You can also click the links in the next meetings table below to reserve your spot at a meeting. The visitor meeting fee is £30 plus VAT (£36 including VAT) and includes a delicious lunch and refreshments. You can request to attend a meeting through our Visitor Hub or for more information Email barbara@yourbusinessmatters.co for details.
We are particularly looking for members in:
- IT
- HR
- Business Coach
- Commercial Insurance
- Graphic Design
- Business Photography
- Marketing Strategy
Venue Details
Rutland Water Golf Club
Lodge Farm
Manton Rd
Oakham
LE15 8HB
Next meetings
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| 11 Dec 25 | Event finished |
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Meet Your Chair
BARBARA HODGSON
Job title: The Business Connector
Company: Your Business Matters
Website: Your Business Matters
Contact No.: 01933 652 884
Profession: Networking
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About Barbara
Barbara is the networker’s networker – a professional business connector with extensive experience of matching businesses with the right connections and resources at the right time. She brings a strategic approach to networking, understanding that successful business relationships are based on trust and understanding, not on a quick-sell approach.
With an innate ability to spot potential collaborations between businesses, a natural interest in people and business and extensive experience of the corporate world, she enables businesses to maximise their potential through her training and networking business, Your Business Matters.
Members of the Rutland Business Room are listed alphabetically by first name.
Name: Abigail Mehta
Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
Company: Hegarty
Profession: Wills Trust & Probate
About: Abigail Mehta is a Private Client Solicitor with Hegarty Solicitors, based in Oakham. She specialises in advising and acting for private clients in relation to; Preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, Estate Planning and Administration, and advising on Trusts.
Name: Barbara Hodgson
Job Title: Business Connector
Company: Your Business Matters
Profession: Networking & Training
About: Barbara connects people to the right people to help their business grow through her vast network of contacts. She takes time to truly understand their individual businesses and match them to the right strategic partners and customers. Her love of networking grew through her association with The Women in Business Network where she was one of their most successful franchisees.
Name: Gideon Bramble
Job Title: Wealth Management Conultant
Company: Mattioli Woods
Profession: Financial Advice
About: Gideon is a financial adviser specialising in wealth strategies for business owners, directors, and families, providing clear, effective solutions to build, manage and protect wealth. Former landscape design & build company owner and international rowing coach.
Name: Gobindra Nadala
Job Title: Solicitor
Company: Josiah Hincks Solicitors
Profession: Conveyancer
About: Having worked and trained with leading regional conveyancing firms, Gobindra is an experienced solicitor well known for delivering a friendly, efficient and reliable service. He believes in minimising the stress of clients by keeping them updated and clear on any legal terms and processes.
Name: Jack Coton
Job Title: Mortgage & Protection Adviser
Company: King's Cliffe Mortgage Service
Profession: Mortgages
About: Jack Coton is a Mortgage and Protection Adviser. He has his own company, King's Cliffe Mortgage Services Ltd and it is an independent, whole of market brokerage, based in the village of King's Cliffe. He offers flexible appointments to cater to all needs and requirements.
Name: Jaimi Rainford
Job Title: Principle Consultant
Company: Vanilla Recruitment
Profession: Recruitment
About: With 12 years in recruitment, Jaimi works at Vanilla Recruitment in Market Harborough, who specialise in Marketing, HR, and Accountancy & Finance. She transforms businesses through a unique, people-focused recruitment experience and looks after the permanent office division.
Name: Jo Rigby
Job Title: Cruise Specialist
Company: Flexicruise
Profession: Travel Agent
About: Jo Rigby - an Award winning Travel Agent specialising in Ocean & River Cruising, Tours & tailored made holidays. With more than 22 years experience in the travel industry & having been on over 110 ships, it is about finding the perfect cruise for you & exceeding expectations.
Name: Julie Randall
Job Title: Utility Warehouse Partner
Company: Utility Warehouse
Profession: Utility Savings
About: Julie Randall is a UW Partner who helps individuals and families reduce monthly spending, budget more effectively and create additional income. By simplifying money decisions, she saves people time and supports them to move from financial stress to confidence and resilience.
Name: Nick Allen
Job Title: Director
Company: Nick Allen
Profession: AI & Automation
About: Nick Allen has a history in leveraging digital technologies for the benefit of businesses and institutions. Now that AI is upon us, he has extensively researched and invested in how AI can be integrated in, and improve competitive advantage (i.e. reduce costs and increase margins) for SME's.
Name: Rachel Poole
Job Title: Director
Company: The Mediation House
Profession: Family Mediation
About: Founder of The Mediation House, Rachel is an accredited family and child-inclusive mediator. She combines a calm, supportive approach with financial insight to guide families through disputes, helping them reach fair outcomes that consider everyone, especially the children.
Name: Ruby Spooner
Job Title: Client Service Manager
Company: TC Group
Profession: Accountant
About: Ruby is a qualified accountant, predominately working with SME business owners and individuals. She is dedicated to building strong and trusted client relationships, taking time to understand each clients goals while ensuring their compliance needs are fully met.
Name: Zankhana Mohanlal
Job Title: Portfolio FD
Company: ZEE Consultancy LTD
Profession: Accountant
About: An accomplished accountant with a robust background in both financial and management accounting with over 25+ years working in industry. Known for strong interpersonal and analytical skills, combined with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to excellence.
