Members Presentations

Members’ Presentations – How to get your business through Covid-19

Since we started holding our Member Presentation Evenings two years ago, it has been one of our most popular annual events. Club members, talk for five minutes each and answer questions to share some useful knowledge and demonstrate their skills and expertise.

 

This year, given the challenges presented by Covid-19, we asked them to talk about what will help businesses survive and thrive during and after lockdown.

First to speak was Club President and well-being expert Marie Paterson who provided top tips for maintaining health throughout lockdown, whether it be through a healthy structured diet or a consistent sleeping pattern.

 

Next to speak was new Club committee member and Director of HRHUB Plus, Edward Obi who offered detailed HR advice to employers during the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Third to speak was Club Treasurer Michael Stephenson, of EQ Accountants, who offered advice on furloughing employees and accounting throughout lockdown.

 

Next to speak was Andrew Stewart from A S Wealth Management, who discussed the importance of financial planning during and beyond lockdown.

 

Fifth to speak was Heather Stuart, Chief Executive of ONFife who talked about opportunity spotting during lockdown.

 

Last but not least was committee member Jonathan Gibson of Wells Gibson who talked about the importance of purpose driven wealth.

Thanks to Members and guests who took part.

NEXT EVENT: The Club’s next event is June 24: Summer Social with a difference. While we’re unable to meet and taste some wine and food as planned, we will still join together virtually with two specially-selected wines and some delicious food, hosted by Christopher Trotter. Notice of the wineand food which needs to be bought in advance will be available soon!

Wellbeing during this strange time

 

The Club held its first online event via Zoom, with networking and an informative talk on wellbeing during the Covid-19 emergency from Vice-President Marie Paterson.

 

The event kicked off with online networking in breakout groups, giving Members and Guests the opportunity for informal chats.

Wellbeing expert Marie gave her online audience some top tips on how to remain focused, productive, healthy and upbeat during this time of uncertainty.

For more information about this subject, you can visit Marie’s website at https://mariepaterson.com/

NEXT EVENT: The Club’s next event is May 20: AGM Evening, when Andy Lothian, Chairman of Insights Group, will explain the importance of focusing on your purpose rather than just your plan and the value of a people-centred approach to business.

Info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agm-evening-andy-lothian-insights-group-tickets-69999118247

Sustainability – Benefitting your Business & the Planet

 

Club President Caroline Rochford chaired the event.

As our climate heats, causing more regular severe weather events and permanent changes to our environment, more businesses are realising we need to change our everyday operational practices to make them more environmentally sustainable. 

 

This event heard three highly experienced and environmentally–conscious speakers discuss ways our businesses can have less environmental impact and how to market your ‘greenness’ and use it to build relationships with stakeholders.

Resource Efficient Scotland Implementation Adviser Fiona Flynn, explained why and how businesses can be environmentally sustainable.

Fiona Flynn, an Implementation Advisor at Resource Efficient Scotland, explained why and how SMEs can make their business environmentally sustainable and its benefits.  

Reseda Muir, Co-founder and Director of St Andrews-based Muir Walker Pride Chartered Architects and Interior Designers (MWP), explained how MWP made its business more environmentally sustainable. 

David Stutchfield, Sustainability Manager of the University of St Andrews, talked about what the university has done and how you can market your sustainability goals and commitments.

University of St Andrews Sustainability Manager David Stutchfield talked about its work on sustainability policies, carbon management plans, sustainable resources plans and utilities and waste, how businesses can do the same and market their new ‘green’ credentials. 

For more information about this subject, you can visit their websites at: 

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

NEXT EVENT: The Club’s next event is February 5: Structured Networking, a networking event open to all Members, Member’s guests and non-members. 

Members’ Success Stories

By Sanaa Sachdev

In our second annual Members’ Success Stories event, Members shared their favourite business success story in a five-minute presentation.

 

Since the 10 x 30 Members’ Presentation Night last season turned out to be such a success, we decided to bring it back with a new element. Members talked about their experience, knowledge and their favourite business success story!

The event demonstrated energy in the form of passion, dedication and perseverance our members have devoted to reach the level of success they have achieved.

Those chosen at random were:

Thanks to them for sharing their experience. Thanks to Members, Guests & Visitors who attended. 

Jonathan Gibson of Wells Gibson Limited

 

Clark Boles of CBO Associates Limited

 

Reseda Muir of Muir Walker & Pride Architects and Interior Designers

 

Peter Menzies of Dundee Gin and Co.

 

Gareth Mailer of Indivigital

 

Pete Richardson of First Aid Perthshire

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

Learn from business success stories at St Andrews event

North-East Fife business people can learn from others’ success stories at the next event being held by St Andrews Business Club on June 5.

Members of the club, drawn at random on the night, will share their favourite business success story at the event, which non-members are encouraged to attend.

“Given the broad range of sectors and expertise of our members, this will be a great chance to learn useful business tips for the area you work in from other SME business owners and managers, as well as the opportunity to network with members and non-members,” said new club President, Caroline Rochford.

Anyone wanting to attend should book via Eventbrite.

Full details of all the club’s events are available on our Events page.

Learn from business success stories at St Andrews event

People doing business in North-East Fife can learn from others’ successes at St Andrews Business Club’s next event on June 5.

 

In the final open event of the club’s season, to be held at the Old Course Hotel from 5.30pm, members will tell attendees about success their business has had and how they can learn from them.

Anyone wanting to learn from these stories, as well as network, is asked to book via Eventbrite.

A full list of this season’s events can be found at http://bit.ly/StABCEvents.

Full details of all the club’s events, most of which are now open to non-members, are available on Eventbrite.

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