Hi, I'm Barbara Hodgson, owner of Your Business Matters
Our Approach
Structured yet relaxed networking
Your Business Matters networking groups offer a warm welcome, no cliques and a collaborative culture that supports your business growth.
We can’t wait to meet you
Visiting a new networking group can be daunting but you’ll always get a warm welcome at Your Business Matters events. You won’t be left to fend for yourself when you arrive as our team will be there to greet you and introduce you to our members. You won’t be sold to or feel under pressure to deliver a perfect pitch, but you will get to meet a warm, supportive group of fellow business owners.
Our groups are built intentionally
Just getting people through the door has never been our goal. Every Your Business Matters networking group is built intentionally. Before someone visits or joins, I consider who’s already in the group and what that person could bring to the dynamic. Some of our groups are lockout, meaning only one person per profession and others have a maximum number of people per industry. We make sure collaborative opportunities exist for everyone in the group.
Our members stay for the long-term
In the networking industry, people choosing to renew their membership for years or even decades isn’t something you see very often, but we experience it a lot at Your Business Matters. Members tell us that years into their membership they’re still benefitting from new collaborations and referrals that trace directly back to their group. That’s what happens when you build an inclusive and supportive culture where everyone, whether you’re new to business or highly experienced, feels equally valued and welcome.
Structured yet relaxed
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We'd love to welcome you as a visitor. Find your nearest Your Business Matters group and take the first step towards practical, professional and profitable networking.