Meet and Connect
Meet and Connect with like minded business people.
Collaborate
An environment that supports collaboration and referrals.
Safe Space
A safe space for you to develop and practise your speaking skills, if you would like to.
Presentations
Regular talks and presentations from guest speakers on a wide variety of subjects.
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WELCOME TO REAL NETWORKING
Real Networking is a friendly and supportive group of self-employed people.
We meet regularly to connect, collaborate, inspire, learn and laugh.
The Real Networking community is extremely diverse with over 2200 members and we have held over 160 meetings since establishing in 2018.
We have returned to our "in person" meetings with meetings taking place in Thorpe, Bracknell and Woking. Please click the booking link below to find out more and get in touch if you have any questions!
At Real Networking we believe the best way to grow your business is through real connections, real conversations, face to face. We meet regularly for business networking without the overhead of expensive memberships.
Until the recent Covid-19 restrictions we held face to face events monthly in Egham, Chertsey, Woking and Bracknell. While travel and social restrictions are in place we are continuing to offer effective and friendly networking at our Real Networking Online meetings.
Our meetings offer:
- An opportunity to meet and connect with like minded business people.
- An environment that supports collaboration and referrals.
- Regular talks and presentations from guest speakers on a wide variety of subjects.
- A safe space for you to developing and practise your speaking skills, if you would like to.
- A venue with space for you to display and sell your products on the day (Show & Sell where available).
- Our private Facebook group where you can connect outside of the meetings and promote your business.
Please do invite a friend along so we can grow together. We have a special ticket offer to bring a new guest!
You can join our Real Networking online community here
You can find out more and book onto our meetings at the link below.
About Real Networking
At Real Networking we believe the best way to grow your business is through real connections, real conversations, face to face. We meet regularly for business networking without the overhead of expensive memberships.
As Coronavirus restrictions have eased we have returned to our "in person" meetings at our wonderful venues in a phased approach. Our Thorpe venue is running monthly and Bracknell re-launching March 2022 followed by Woking April 2022.
Our meetings offer:
- An opportunity to meet and connect with like minded business people.
- An environment that supports collaboration and referrals.
- Regular talks and presentations from guest speakers on a wide variety of subjects.
- A safe space for you to developing and practise your speaking skills, if you would like to.
- Our private Facebook group where you can connect outside of the meetings and promote your business.
Please do invite a friend along so we can grow together!
You can join our Real Networking online community here
You can find out more and book onto our meetings at the link below.
Meet The Team
Emily Perrier
Owner of Real Networking & Thorpe (evening) Host
Real Networking Thorpe runs monthly, on a Wednesday evening.
Emily is the proud owner of Prittie Yoga which she set up in 2018. She’s passionate about introducing people to Yoga, Energy Medicine Yoga and Resilo Energy Physiotherapy so they can learn and practice skills to support their physical and mental health. Emily teaches yoga to adults and teens (often working towards their Duke of Edinburgh's Award , and also runs yoga and well-being retreats at home and abroad.
Lesley Quinton
Woking Host
Real Networking Woking runs monthly, on the first Wednesday of the month.
Lesley is an Independent Consultant for Norwex, whose range of household and personal care products help you save time and money while improving the health of your home and our environment. Lesley is passionate about helping people improve their health and quality of life by radically reducing the use of harsh chemicals in their homes.
Jen Roach
Bracknell Host
Real Networking Bracknell runs monthly, on the first Friday of the month.
Jen runs Fearless in the Kitchen, a healthy eating cooking school helping people cook and eat better. She is passionate about sharing her love of delicious food, ingredients and making veg and fruit the heroes of the family meal. She is a keen networker and has a wealth of experience of hosting successful, vibrant online and in person events.
Our Real Networking meetings
Our networking meetings are busy, buzzy, friendly and informal. We meet at amazing venues across Surrey and Berkshire and also online. Scroll the images below to see to see our venues and click to see more photos. You can see our upcoming events here.
Our Events
Welcome to our blog
Welcome to our blog where you can find articles and useful information from our community. You can connect with the Real Networking online community via the Facebook icon at the bottom of the page. Thank you for visiting our blog page!
BLOG Article
Have a safe festive cyber season – by Peter Gaskin
The 30th November every year since 1988 is “National Computer Security Day” (https://nationaltoday.com/national-computer-security-day/) – it is a reminder of a
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How to keep cool, calm, collected and in complete control – by Ruth Fogg
Cool, calm, collected and in complete control? When did you last feel like that? When we feel in control our
BLOG Article
Why writer’s block could be a good thing – by Amanda Fearn
Stuck? Scared that your creativity may have dried up? Frightened that you’re going to throw your content planning off track?
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How to Overcome Risk Aversion and the Downfalls of Inaction – by Mike Chapman
In volatile situations, we often want to sit back and watch. Observing before we act makes us feel more confident
Feedback from our lovely community
What service do you provide: Training in business communication through public speaking, online or offline
I have had the pleasure and honour of both speaking and delivering a workshop for Real Networking. It is a very special community of business owners who are there to support each other and work together. The atmosphere is warm and very welcoming. It is time well spent and the relationships you develop are long lasting as well as of the highest quality. 5 star Networking.
Helen Unwin on Real Networking
Real Networking Offers A Really Great Network Of SupportRead More
What service do you provide: Coaching: Life & Career Transformation
I love attending the Real Networking events. Linda and Mette have created a really great network of support in the local area for small businesses which also gives us lone entrepreneurs a bit of social engagement. Thank you for all you do!
Claire Pelenc on Real Networking
I’ve Met Some Great People, Started Developing New Relationships Which Have Already Led To Passing And Receiving Business ReferralsRead More
What service do you provide: Kannaway Regional Director Elite
I LOVE networking with the Real Networking Gang! I’ve met some great people, started developing new relationships which have already led to passing and receiving business referrals. Very relaxed environment and run by a professional but fun team of ladies with Mette and Linda and now Lesley too ...
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