October, 2019

Structured Networking

Report & Pictures by Sanaa Sachdev  

Club President Caroline Rochford chaired the event with the help of Vice-President, Marie Paterson.

Members, Guests and visitor enjoyed an evening of Structured Networking at the Old Course Hotel, St Andrews.  

 

Each month from September to June, we organise an event where speakers present on useful topics, with networking before and after.  

This time, as a result of demand from our Members in our Annual Survey, held a ‘networking-only’ event for Members, guests and visitors.

The evening began with structured networking organised by Vice-President Marie Paterson.

The evening was organised so everyone present could get to know each other better, raise their company profile, gain new contacts and learn from each other. Thanks to our Vice-President, Marie Paterson, for leading the structured networking to fulfil this goal. 

Afterwards, everyone got the chance to informally interact over a buffet and refreshments. 

Members, Guests and visitors enjoyed an evening of networking at the @Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa.

Diane Helbig says: “Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great results for years to come.” We hope this night did that for all present. 

For more photos, go to the Album on our Facebook page.  

NEXT EVENT : The Club’s Next Event is November 13: Work/life balance – success without sacrifice, where the speaker, Sam Forsberg, will give practical advice on organising yourself and looking after your physical health so you can set and achieve realistic business and personal goals.

 

  

Fife business coach to advise on work-life balance in St Andrews event

Business expert Sam Forsberg.

People struggling to achieve their desired work-life balance can get expert tips on business success without sacrificing family goals at St Andrews Business Club’s November 13 event.

 

In the event, to be held at the Old Course Hotel from 5.30pm, Fife business coach Sam Forsberg will tell attendees about the big work-life balance myth, the key to success and the perspective shift you need to make to avoid succeeding in business but doing it at the cost of family, health and sanity.

Sam Forsberg is a business coach and business growth specialist at ActionCOACH Scotland, based in Dunfermline. A graduate of the University of Newcastle in her native Australia, she has qualifications in IT, Business Systems, Management Accounting, Psychology/Behavioural Analysis and Coaching.

Sam grew up in a small business and, despite seeing the many challenges firsthand, has been a business owner herself for 13 years. She helps other business owners get their businesses running more effectively, profitably and sustainably so they can take a step back and focus on growing and running the business, rather than feeling like it runs them.

Anyone wanting to learn as well as network is asked to book via Eventbrite. A list of this season’s events can be found the club’s website at www.standrewsbusinessclub.co.uk.

University of St Andrews Enterprise Week Keynote 2019

At the University of St Andrews Enterprise Week 2019 – Keynote Event, Dr Tanya Ewing, Owner of Glaze & Save, Daniel Malikzade-Afshar, Founder of Yes!Cab, Graeme Carling of Carling Property Group, PRS Group, United Capital, Infinitas Investments & CEO, McGill, Juno Lee, Co-Founder of CombiniCo & Sagar Kuma Sharma, Founder of the Angel Group, shared their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned and advice for anyone considering their own venture.

Dr Tanya Ewing, Entrepreneur & Owner of Glaze and Save Ltd, shares her story.

The evening began with a candid account from Dr Tanya, who shared the troubles she faced in her early life and how she overcame these challenges to develop her highly successful career with Ewgeco, the first smart real-time utility meter in the UK, and her new business Glaze & Save – insulating products for doors and windows, mainly focused on improving energy efficiency in listed and conservation properties.

Graeme Carling, Founder & CEO – Carling Property Group, PRS Group, United Capital, Infinitas Investments and Chief Executive of McGill, tells his entrepreneurial story.

Graeme Carling was just as candid about his business journey – admitted to making mistakes in early businesses before going on to build his large and successful portfolio of businesses. A key message was the need to adapt to changing markets – a very important lesson in today’s economic and political climate.

Juno Lee, Co-Founder, CombiniCo, shares his journey.

Journey

Juno Lee gave a very interesting and enlightening description of his journey to creating the iconic CombiniCo food brand and his future plans for the business. The audience enjoyed hearing his stories and challenges he faced.

Daniel Malikzade-Afshar, Founder., YesCab, gave a very candid talk!

Daniel Malikzade-Afshar gave a comic yet educational talk in a laidback style with insights into the challenges and surprises he came across when establishing the Yes!Cab taxi app. It was very interesting learning about his unique business model and his plans to grow the brand while diversifying against his major competitor, Uber.

4th Year Management student Sagar Kumar Sharma talked about his experiences.

The evening concluded with Sagar Kumar Sharma, a student entrepreneur with a colourful career already including investments, property and music. Sagar took a different approach to the others – taking of the importance of pursuing a career you enjoy, which develops you as a person and philanthropy.

Thanks to them, the Enterprise Week Committee and everyone who attended for making this such a great event at the Byre Theatre.

Student Club

Stanley Parker, one of the club’s marketing communications interns, took the opportunity of this event to announce the launch of the new student business club – St Andrews Business Club Students!

For more photos, go to the Album  on our Facebook page.

NEXT EVENT: The Club’s next event is October 23: Structured Networking.

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