Best of Hertfordshire
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/hertford
If you are starting a business in or near Hertford then you have the great opportunity to become part of ‘The Best of Hertford’. This website offers a directory of all local businesses and is first port of call to many locals who could be looking for a business like yours. It also includes reviews and recommendations of local people, speeding up the process of word of mouth companies sorely depend on. If you’re lucky you may even get entered as one of Hertfords’ ‘most loved’ businesses. A competition where businesses are rated as the ‘most loved’ in the local community. Indeed, local gym Motiv8 joined a year ago and are now crowned the ‘most loved’ gym facility in both Hertford and Ware. This innovative scheme and excellent website means businesses in Hertford are easy to find, and, more importantly, local businesses are well supported within the community.
Networking in Hertford
Viva Networking
http://www.viva-networking.co.uk/ .
Viva Networking runs monthly events for Hertford and Ware at the well established Roebuck Hotel, Ware. It is run in conjunction with the Best of Hertford, as mentioned above, and is ideal for small businesses in or around Hertford. Viva strive to make sure local businesses have a variety of links within the local town, this includes connections with charities and schools, not merely other businesses. They also offer support whilst your business develops through these networking events. In a close town like Hertford the community can really benefit from working together, all businesses will have knowledge and expertise to share.
Ware to do business
http://www.waretodobusiness.co.uk/
Ware to do business was formed by real business owners in the area, looking for a way to simply improve business and communications in the area. Regular meetings are held as a way of meeting other small or medium businesses owners in the area. However, the atmosphere is always relaxed and informal with the emphasis on getting to know one another in a friendly environment; not constantly pumping one another for business information and personal gain. You are indeed invited to be specific about what you want to gain from the meetings, and offer your services to others but in a comfortable, stress-free environment. The network also boasts excellent social events as well as regular speakers, often small business owners themselves, talking on what they have learnt and how this might help you. Furthermore, fortnightly meetings are held over breakfast, so they interfere little with your working day. All in all, it is a great way to do business with others, without making it feel like business.
