BNI Pyramid

BNI Pyramid Business Networking Group meet on Friday mornings Bramhall Golf Club. Can you handle mor

Business Network International [BNI] is a business and professional networking organisation whose sole purpose is to generate quality referred business for the members. The best type of business is usually referral business, and the BNI helps all members to network through each others contacts to open doors for new business opportunities.

25/06/2026

We have a new member 🥳

Please welcome Jackie gilluley from Tailored contract cleaning Ltd.

Jackie has taken the seat for cleaning contracts.

Welcome to the team Jackie.

We look forward to getting to know like and trust you..

25/06/2026

This weeks launchpad presentation was Dara Curran from DLR Engineering, Dara takes the seat for structural engineer.

Dara is one of our new members and the presentation was all about him.

What a fabulous presentation. Looking forward to getting to know you professionally on your feature presentation.

Well done Dara
Some cracking photos.

25/06/2026

This weeks feature presentation was Neil Kenyon of Fountain Kitchens and Bathrooms..

Neil takes the seat for kitchens a professional home improvement company based in new mills.

Neil and his team offer a full service including the design, supply, and installation of custom bathrooms and kitchens.

Great presentation..

Well done Neil

19/06/2026

This week's feature presentation was Gary Manners - Travel Counsellors Manchester 0161 826 7430. Showcasing some of the fabulous holidays he's organised for his lovely clients.

Having been in the travel industry since 1984 working in both business and retail from the old travel agents with holiday brochures to celebrating 11 years owning his own franchise within travel Counsellors with a personalised app for every customer's holiday to ensure a personal service is given with every single one.

Looking for a holiday speak to Gary Manners

Brilliant presentation and some amazing stories.

11/06/2026

This weeks feature presentation was Christian Young of Construction Commited.

One of our new members with his first feature presentation, Christian gave us an insight on the service he provides to his customers. Aiming for transparency throughout the full build projects.

Showcasing some of the before and after pictures of his work. Some fabulous transformations.

Well done Christian. Great presentation

11/06/2026

We have a new member!! 🥳

Please welcome Jamie Felix from Joules Estate Agents.

Jamie has taken the sales and letting seating.

We looking g forward to getting to k ow like and trust you. ❤️

Jamie was welcomed by our area manager Kate Bourne of AirBourne Business Support. Well done Kate

08/06/2026

Pretty busy weekend at the BNI National Conference. Over 400 network leaders all in one place. Great speakers, including Andy Bounds author of The Jelly Effect. I also got the chance to “ask Ivan” not the new AI tool we all have on our app but the real man! We (Greater Manchester East) also won a National Award, which is an accolade to everyone. 👏
So much to adsorb and implement!

Well done BNI Greater Manchester East
Kevin Sanders

29/05/2026

Kevin delivered a truly inspirational presentation, sharing how he helps businesses grow and transform lives. He works closely with businesses and charities on a monthly basis, supporting them with strategic planning, goal setting and long-term development.

He posed an important question to the room:

“Where will you be in the next two years?”

Here are some examples of the work Kevin is currently involved in:

A client planning to sell their business in two years. Kevin is helping them build a profitable company that can operate successfully without the owners needing to be involved day to day.

A charity that has historically relied on Government funding. Kevin is supporting them in creating a five-year strategy focused on developing additional income streams and reducing dependence on Government support.

A company aiming to double in size. Kevin helps businesses ask the right questions — such as whether they could realistically handle twice the workload — and then provides the planning, advice and ongoing support needed to achieve sustainable growth.

So why the focus on the next two years?

Because in two years’ time, Kevin plans to retire himself.

Let’s help connect Kevin with busy business owners and charities who are looking for growth, planning for a future sale, or preparing to launch new projects over the next two years

23/05/2026

BNI Pyramid has become silver 🥳👏🏻

Another brilliant Friday morning for BNI Pyramid in Stockport! 🚀

But what makes BNI Pyramid special is that it’s about far more than just business.

Yes, we support each other professionally, pass referrals, and help one another grow — but we’ve also built real friendships along the way. Our recent social trip to Belfast was the perfect reminder of that: great people, lots of laughs, unforgettable memories, and stronger connections outside the networking room too. 🍻✈️

Every Friday morning brings:
✨ Great conversations
✨ Valuable business insights
✨ Supportive local connections
✨ Plenty of laughter
✨ And of course… a hearty breakfast ☕🍳

If you’re a business owner looking to grow your network, raise your visibility, and become part of a genuinely supportive business community in Stockport and Greater Manchester, I’d highly recommend coming along to visit BNI Pyramid.

📩 Drop me a message if you’d like to visit and experience it for yourself.

Alison TaylorStokes says..

One of the biggest benefits of being part of BNI for my architectural practice ICE Arch Ltd has been building trusted relationships with other local businesses and professionals. So much of architecture is about trust, collaboration, visibility, and reputation — and BNI has helped me grow all of those through genuine connections and referrals.

20/05/2026

The Power of One-to-Ones: Building Trust, Finding Opportunities, and Passing Referrals

In a world dominated by digital communication, one of the most valuable business tools remains surprisingly simple: the one-to-one conversation.
Not the rushed networking event exchange.

Not the “pitch-first” introduction.

A genuine conversation focused on getting to know the person behind the business.

The best one-to-ones are not transactional — they are relational.

Getting to Know Each Other

Strong business relationships begin with curiosity.

What motivates someone?
What challenges are they facing?
What type of clients do they work best with?
What are they passionate about outside of work?

When we take the time to truly understand people, conversations become more meaningful and connections become more authentic.

People remember how you made them feel far more than they remember your sales pitch.

Building Trust Through Consistency
Trust is rarely built in a single meeting.
It grows through:
Showing up consistently
Listening more than talking
Following through on promises
Offering support without expecting immediate return

A great one-to-one creates psychological safety. It allows people to speak openly about their goals, struggles, and ambitions.

That trust becomes the foundation for long-term collaboration.

Identifying Opportunities
One-to-ones often uncover opportunities that would never emerge in a group setting.
You begin to spot:
Shared connections
Collaboration opportunities
Complementary services
Potential partnerships
New markets or ideas

The more you understand someone’s business and ideal client, the easier it becomes to recognise opportunities where you can genuinely help each other grow.

Passing Referrals That Matter

Referrals should never feel forced.
The best referrals happen naturally when:
You trust the person
You clearly understand who they help
You are confident they will deliver value
A quality referral is more than passing a name — it is transferring trust.
That only happens when strong relationships are built first.

Final Thoughts
Business networking is not about collecting contacts. It is about building relationships.
Every meaningful partnership, collaboration, or referral usually starts with a simple conversation.
Take the time to have more one-to-ones.
Ask better questions.
Listen carefully.
Build trust consistently.

Because when relationships grow, opportunities follow.

Address

Bramhall Golf Club, Ladythorn Road
Stockport
SK72EY

Website

http://www.businessnetworkingnearme.co.uk/

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