Ozma is an experienced Architect with management as well as a design background, with a broad base of professional experience from small scale residential building types to multi-million pound new build projects.

“I have over 19 years’ experience as a registered architect ranging from concept design through to technical drawings and site construction” says Ozma

“With strong leadership qualities, demonstrated thorough management of small teams on commercial, residential and hospitality projects both here and in Dubai I have a wealth of experience regarding all aspects of architectural work” Ozma continues.

Experience spanning from conception to completion

Act4Africa empower girls and young women, living in rural Uganda, to transform their own lives. We equip them with the life-skills they need to live confident, healthy lives and free themselves from poverty.

Based in South Manchester, and currently working on projects throughout the UK, Ozma has the vision and technical knowhow to interpret and create stunning results from her client’s brief. Ozma harnesses the benefits of cutting-edge technology and virtual reality to provide a bespoke personal service for her clients. Her portfolio of work encompasses all various building type design and building process, from conception to completion on site.

Ozma on networking …..

I totally get the ethos of the Business club i.e. by networking, attending regular meetings and getting to know my fellow members a symbiotic relationship is developed. I am as keen to support them as they are me. A working relationship like this is a massive benefit to any business and individual. With a room full of contacts who understand your business and who will create potential business opportunities as well as provide potential business services is invaluable. I value their input and variety of experiences and very much enjoy our regular meetings.

To view examples of Ozma`s work please see here

OZK ARCHITECTS

Contact: Ozma Khan, MSc BA Hons BArch RIBA ARB

• 07557440814
• www.ozkarchitects.com
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Sally is a Juice PLUS+ Senior Direct Distributor and enjoys helping like-minded individuals who want to make a difference in their health and wealth.

Bridging the gap between what we should, and what we are eating!

“Juice PLUS+ is an easy and convenient way to add good nutrition into the diet and can help everyone to bridge the gap between what we should be eating daily, and what we actually are eating. Juice PLUS+ is bio available, so it gets into the blood stream and starts to work straight away.” Sally explains.

100% whole food-based nutritional support in capsule form, made from the highest quality fruit, vegetables and berries available and free from gluten, lactose, artificial aromas and colours, and chemical stabilisers. Juice PLUS+ has been independently reviewed and researched which has highlighted its many benefits.

“I was introduced to Juice PLUS+ in 2017 and I experienced such huge improvements in my own health and well-being, validated by blood test results, that I decided to join the Juice PLUS+ mission of inspiring healthy living around the world.” She continues

Why I love Juice PLUS+

Why do I love Juice Plus+ so much? Because it has made such a difference in my life and I love helping other people and inspiring healthy living around the world. I love getting feedback from customers who tell me the difference that taking the capsules has made to their lives and health.

Sally on networking...

So far I have really enjoyed being a member of this networking group. Never having done networking like this before I have to say that getting up early to go to the meeting is great for discipline and starting the day off right and it’s great to get a chance to chat with members before the meeting starts and again at the end when it finishes. Being not for profit and supporting 4 charities is a really strong element of the group that drew me in and is what makes this group so very different from other ones. It’s fun, focused and fab for friendship as well as generating referrals for business members around the room. Members are positive, supportive and genuinely interested in finding out more about everyone’s different businesses and finding ways to help each other develop and grow.

Juice PLUS+

Get more out of life

Contact: Sally Haywood

• ‭07971 470308
• sallyhaywood.juiceplus.com/gb/en
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Juice Plus+ is the way to a new life

Simon is an experienced business professional providing the security industry with a comprehensive range of products including CCTV, Intruder alarms, and access control systems across the U.K.

‘Viosec Systems are passionate about providing clients with the right products and systems at the right price with exemplary customer service’. Says Simon

“Having worked within the security industry for over 25 years we understand it is just as important to deliver on service as much as it is on products and cost-effectiveness’ Simon continues

A different security distributor

‘Viosec Systems is a completely independent CCTV distributor and not tied to any product in the market place – our aim is to source the best products from our key suppliers for you the installer. We have access to a huge portfolio of products with our aim to deliver up to 98% of available products the next day.’ explains Simon. ‘We pride ourselves on being a one stop shop.’

Viosec Systems have a CCTV product range from the most up-to-date CCTV portfolio as well as Access control and Intruder. We have a broad range of clients from multi-discipline large installers to smaller sole trader security businesses.

Based in Bredbury, Stockport, just off Junction 25 on the M60, Viosec Systems are easily accessible for any collections from their Trade Counter, Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm alternatively orders can be placed by calling 0161 639 1234 or visiting the ‘trade only’ e-commerce website.

Simon on networking...

Building relationships by networking and attending regular meetings is a massive benefit to any business. By making contacts who understand your business and who will keep their eyes and ears open for opportunities is like multiplying your sales force by around 30. Members not only can bring new sales opportunities but can filter back information and experiences they feel may be useful and a benefit to your business. The business club feels as if we are a team - eager to advise and help other members.

Viosec Systems Limited

Pama House,
Stockport Road East
Bredbury
Stockport
Cheshire
SK6 2AA

Contact: Simon Vukasinovic

• ‭0161 639 1234
• 07880 766227
• www.viosecsystems.com
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Trade Only - Distributor of CCTV to the Security Industry in the U.K.

Joanne Parker is a Creative Director at Blue Caribou Productions, which is a video production company based in MediaCityUK that specializes in creating content for Corporate, Social, Events and Music.

Tell Your Story

In a world where online video content is one of the most powerful tools of marketing, videos have become a valuable way to promote your business and to build your brand.

We aim to engage with your audience by creating compelling, daring, and emotionally engaging storytelling in a way that makes your business come alive.

Creative strategies that surpass expectations

The team here at Blue Caribou Productions looks at your ongoing needs as well as your future plans, developing creative strategies to ignite your brand. We ensure that we understand your target market, aims, and any potential obstacles, so we can then tailor our videos to resonate with your audience to create a truly unforgettable experience.

By working alongside your company, we become an extension to your marketing, developing bespoke video content and campaigns that directly connects you with your target markets and clients across the UK and beyond.

Not just video...

We have access to a wide portfolio of talent such as animators, editors, photographers, and social media marketers to name a few. By tapping into their talents and skills, we can always delve into different approaches to really showcase your brand.

Jo on Networking...

I view networking is a wonderful opportunity to connect with people and to learn about what others do. I love building relationships, trying to find ways to help support or connect people.

From the start, the Bowdon Busines Club proved to be a networking group full of personality and dedication. They welcomed me in with open arms, and have already provided Blue Caribou with great opportunities. They always prove that members are committed to helping each other by looking to support other businesses through referrals, advice, and introductions.

As well as business, they help charities and have a positive ethos to giving back.

Blue Caribou Productions

Contact: Joanne Parker

• ‭07827 405776
• www.bluecaribouproductions.com
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Blue Caribou Productions is a video production company based in MediaCityUK

Peter is LinkedIn Specialist who helps people and companies get the most out of LinkedIn to develop their business. This is done through building Online Salesman LinkedIn Profiles then putting them to work for your Inbound and Outbound Marketing. This is through the simple principles of :

View and Connect to Show

Connect and Engage to Grow

A thorough understanding of LinkedIn, an extensive Problem Solving IT background, a highly creative mind along with a keen interest in Psychology and Marketing and gives me the fairly unique set of skills required to deliver for my clients on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is now a must have tool for all businesses. On LinkedIn you are only as good as your Profile and most people / businesses face problems building a decent profile to present themselves to provide Valuable Market opportunities.

• A Doer – I will access your account and make the changes for you or this can be a Fully Managed Service for you and your Company
• A Sharer – assisted builds and management to provide Solutions and Learning on LinkedIn
• A Trainer – Beginner to Expert Range of Training with my 9 Modules of LinkedIn Training

An Impressive List of Experience

Peter has an impressive collection of high profile companies and positions held in IT. All of these have contributed in one way or another to his array of skills to provide a Quality Professional Service leading to his award last year for the Best Professional Service at the Altrincham and Sale Chamber Business Awards.

Peter on networking ……

I love networking as it gets me away from my screens and always gives me a good people fix. I’ve always viewed it as a two way street and whenever I get the opportunity to introduce others to each other I always do to the best of my ability.

“I became a member of Bowdon Business Club initially as I felt it has one of the best collection of quality professionals with an abundance of personality better than I have come across in any group I had visited. It has made an immediate impact (after week one), with me connecting two members with my connections and locating an individual for another in addition. I already have one new client and I am sure there will be plenty more to follow. So far I have only scratched the surface and I am sure it will have a positive impact on my business as well as a great bunch to learn and do business with, as well making some new friends and having a bit of fun in the process ”

Find and be Found

View and Connect to Show

Connect and Engage to Grow

Contact: Peter Collins

Address: 110, Main Road, Moulton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8PE (UK)

• 07715 420824
• 01606 860124
• www.findnbfound.com
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Combining the Immense Power of LinkedIn with SEO for Online Networking

Evelyn is Project Coordinator and Group Fundraiser at MedEquip4Kids, the children’s health charity. As part of a small team at the charity, her responsibilities include collating applications for requested equipment, raising vital funds from community groups across the UK and organising annual events like the Manchester Cathedral Sing Along.

About MedEquip4Kids

MedEquip4Kids improves the health of children and babies in the UK by providing equipment not available from limited NHS resources. We believe every child should have access to the best medical care when they need it most.

‘Since 1985, MedEquip4Kids has raised over £20 million, and last year our work benefited over 117,000 children in hospitals across the North West of England and beyond.’ Evelyn says.

The equipment we have funded includes:

• Lifesaving paediatric medical equipment including neo natal monitors, incubators, and defibrillators to help care for the most vulnerable children.
• Play facilities and improved environments to calm and distract children from their illness. These include multisensory rooms, soft play areas, sensory gardens, and child-friendly artwork.
• Equipment to help disabled children to enjoy more independence and a better quality of life, such as walking frames, learning stations and continence training tools.
• Resources including books, toys and games to improve children’s mental health

Get involved with MedEquip4Kids and you can help us provide the best possible medical equipment and facilities for sick and injured children and babies.

There are many different ways you can support MedEquip4Kids…please visit https://www.medequip4kids.org.uk/get-involved/ for more information.

Evelyn on networking …..

Building relationships is the key to success in any business and Bowdon Business Club offers this opportunity to its members. I have been welcomed by this friendly, warm hearted group from my very first visit and I hope I can return the generous support they have offered MedEquip4Kids as one of their chosen charities.

MedEquip4Kids

The Appeals Office,
5th Floor, 90 Deansgate,
Manchester
M3 2GP
United Kingdom

Contact: Evelyn Glarvey
Projects Co-ordinator

• 0161 798 1600
• www.medequip4kids.org.uk
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The children’s health charity.

Isra Altayar, from iaCoaching is a mindset life coach and NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner. Isra has a degree in psychology and is a member of both the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association of NLP (ANLP).

Mindset Life Coach & NLP Practitioner

Isra believes that happiness, empowerment and success in both personal and professional lives of individuals resides within a strong and growing mindset.

To be genuinely positive, happy, ambitious and successful is a choice each individual makes. Individuals who have a coach by their side go through a journey of self discover and change and are 80% more likely to achieve their goals in life. Isra can help you deal with past events or any limiting beliefs holding you back in order to move forward. Coaching is goal focused and Isra can provide you with tools and techniques that can help you step out of your comfort zone and achieve the targets you set.

Clients will be challenged in a warm, safe and motivational way.

Isra has helped people increase their confidence, develop their public speaking skills, take their career or business to the next level, overcome anxiety and deal with procrastination or overwhelm in their life. She has helped people deal with relationship challenges with their partners, children or even work colleagues.

Isra offers one to one coaching/ NLP sessions in set packages or group sessions. She can deliver workshops, talks and provide DISC personality profiling to individuals or employees, a tool that is great for self discovery and for improving working relationships

Isra on networking …..

‘Although I’ve only just recently joined the BBC, I’ve had such a great welcome and have managed a couple of referrals for members already. There is a great vibe in the room with everyone looking to understand each other's businesses better and help them develop. It’s a win-win for all. I look forward to getting more involved and building my business with the help of the valuable members in the club and keen to become a valuable member myself too.’

iaCoaching

Contact: Isra Altayar
Mindset Life Coach & NLP Practitioner

• 0161 828 1400
• 07591 203 345
• www.iacoaching.co.uk
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Mindset Life Coach & NLP Practitioner

Craig is the Night Shelter Coordinator for Greater Together Manchester.

Changing Lives and Communities Together

Within a team of 3 colleagues, Greater Together Manchester work tackling poverty and transforming communities across Greater Manchester and Rossendale.

Craig’s main role is to run the rolling shelters through winter to provide meals, shelter, bed space and engage with people who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Manchester. Through a referral process, guests’ stay with the shelter can vary in length and with support of our partners that length of time is reducing.

“During the guests’ stay our focus is to ensure we provide some stability and support to, what can be, a chaotic search for employment and suitable accommodation.” Craig says. “The daily life of rough sleepers can be isolating, exhausting, dangerous, dehumanising, and hard work. Our goal is to do what we can, with a fantastic group of volunteers and venues, to give our guests safe rest, mental respite and a decent meal to continue their journey and the day ahead”. He continues.

Craig on networking …..

We often take for granted the foundations of a home and employment when seeking to move home or work. Rough sleepers and homeless who lack those foundations find barriers everywhere from not being able to shower and put on a suit for a job interview, to being unable to provide an address for correspondence. Many may have a mobile phone but access to free Wi-Fi and a place to charge a battery become daily challenges.

By working with networking groups, we can expand the reach to include more people who may be able to donate every day and formal clothing, blankets, food and things people need to move forward in life. Bowdon Business Club’s donations help us fill the gaps of bespoke needs our guests may have.

Greater Together Manchester

Church House
90 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2GH
United Kingdom

Contact: Craig Savage
Night Shelter Coordinator

• 0161 828 1400
• 07591 203 345
• www.greatertogethermanchester.org
• [email protected]
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Changing Lives and Communities Together
Registered Charity Number: 1167704

Andras Toth is part owner of the popular Code-to-Exit in Altrincham. Hugely successful in his home town in Hungary, Andras and his business partner has introduced the exciting concept to the Altrincham area.

Team work at its very best

Teams are challenged to work together and crack the code to escape within the hour. With three rooms to choose from, at varying levels of difficulty, CODE TO EXIT is all about engaging with your team and enjoying the experience of finding clues and solving puzzles and riddles in a fun and safe environment. There are no physical challenges or fear factors involved.

Andras says “The escape rooms are perfect for team building exercises within organisations, clubs and businesses as well as something a bit different for families and friends to tackle together.”

Andras continues “They are very popular with people of all ages, rooms are suitable from the age of 10, to celebrate a birthday or Christmas and it is perfect for entertainment during school holidays or weekends. It is a delight to see the fun the participants are having.”

These real-life escape room games have proved to be a huge success. With 3 different room, The Dark Ages, The Blueprint and The Forger's room to choose from, many return time after time.

With an easy booking system, free carpark and friendly staff waiting for you, Code-to-Exit has everyone talking about it.

Andras on networking …..

I was introduced to the group during one of the social team building events which was held at the escape rooms. I saw how these individual business owners were all working together to reach a successful outcome which benefitted them all.

While talking to some of the members afterwards I realised this teamwork was not limited to our escape rooms and actually continued every day with members supporting each other in the form of promotion and referrals.

With many members working within multiple organisations I look forward to welcoming both employers and their families to the escape rooms as well as potentially providing members with business gained through my large network of contacts.

Code to Exit

143 Manchester Road
Altrincham,Cheshire
WA14 5NS
United Kingdom

Contact: Andras Toth

• 0161 759 5025
• www.codetoexit.com
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Code to Exit

Phil is the Managing Director of a National Training Company with over 15 years’ experience in government funded training and development programmes.

“Extensive knowledge of Government funding initiatives allows me to provide clients with employee training and development solutions at little cost, whilst ensuring that their return on investment is second to none.”

Phil leads from the front, whilst maintaining a highly visible and accessible presence. With an extensive background in building and managing national organisations, he demonstrates uncommon focus on developing employees to take initiative, seek challenges, and to be accountable for delivering breakthrough results.

Articulate and innovative, with a demonstrated capability to solve complex business problems and create new opportunities, he has a proven reputation for creating cohesive, success-driven teams.

Phil is a strategic and visionary leader with superlative communication and analytical skills and unmatched commitment to ensuring ongoing team success.

Preparing for the future….

Workforce training and development is generally high on the list of priorities when a company is progressing forward. Especially when legislation, processes and standards are continuously evolving, updating and changing. It is imperative any workforce has the skills and knowledge required to effectively execute their roles.

However, skill and knowledge are not sufficient by themselves to achieve effectiveness. Staff need to be motivated to push their self-development forwards and constantly strive to increase their knowledge, develop new skills and smash their targets. In other words, as a business you need to create a culture of employer investment and employee empowerment. A culture in which developing your workforce is simply ‘the way things are done in your business’.

As the government shifts to an Employer led training and development system (The Levy) funded adult training & development programmes will be a great way to get all your employees on the same page, upskill entire workforces and create a culture to increase your business success, at very little cost to you the employer.

Phil on networking….

“As a new member of Bowdon Business Club, I am still building relationships with all members. My first impression is that the club demonstrates a real passion for passing referrals to each other, as well as raising money for their chosen charities. I am looking forward to building long lasting relationships with all members and being a valued member myself.”

Vocational Skills Solutions Ltd

VSS House
60 Bury New Road
Heap Bridge
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 7HR

Contact: Phil Juniper

• 0161 989 0906
• 07788 733025
• [email protected]
• www.vocationalsolutions.co.uk
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