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Business Networking Events in Manchester

Attending our business networking events in Manchester provides you the opportunity to establish and develop a network of supportive and knowledgeable senior contacts. So book in and discover for yourself why members find our format so relevant. As a first-time visitor you can use the links below to book for a forthcoming event.

Calendar of Events

Our forthcoming Live and Online events are listed below. Part knowledge-share, part networking, our events offer you the ideal opportunity to engage with a diverse group of senior decision-makers in a business-focused environment.

For your first, exploratory, visit you can choose to book one of our next three events.

2026
January
Live Event
Thursday 29th
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
The Lowry Hotel
A lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors - 2-course lunch with coffee and pre-event refreshments.
Seminar: BuiltoExit. The Strategic Journey, powered by Hilton Smythe
Venue web site
February
Live Event
Thursday 26th
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
Hyatt Regency Manchester
A lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors - 2-course lunch with coffee and pre-event refreshments.
Seminar: Making Social Media Work for Your Business
Venue web site
March
Live Event
Tuesday 24th
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start -
The Lowry Hotel
A lunchtime business networking event for business owners and directors - 2-course lunch with coffee and pre-event refreshments.
Venue web site
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Present a seminar

Our seminar presenters are drawn from the membership. Delivering a seminar offers a great opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and increase your profile within the membership and beyond.

If you are interested in presenting at one of our networking events, please get in touch.

Call 0161 823 1384
or email: helen@business-network.co.uk

Come and join us at our
Next Event
Thursday 29th January 2026

Networking Events' Seminar Topics

Seminar: BuiltoExit. The Strategic Journey, powered by Hilton Smythe
Presenter - Gareth Smyth - Chief Executive Officer - Hilton Smythe
Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make and yet, most business owners leave Exit Planning too late, too loose, or worse, do not plan at all.

A survey by Capital on Tap suggests 79% of UK SME?s have no exit strategy with 75% of those who do exit, regretting the sale due to a lack of preparation.

Our Exit Planning & Delivery Service, part of the BuiltoExitTM Programme, combining commercial advice with hands on implementation to help you prepare, position and progress to the best possible deal.
Live Event
Thursday 29th January
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
The Lowry Hotel
Seminar: Making Social Media Work for Your Business
Presenter - Stephanie Smith - Director - JJM Creative
This session offers a practical introduction to social media and how businesses can use it effectively without overwhelm. We will cover the fundamentals of Instagram, including how to create engaging content that builds visibility and trust, alongside how LinkedIn can be used to strengthen professional presence and support business growth. The session will also explore how AI tools can work alongside you to support content creation, planning, and consistency. You will be introduced to hands-on tools you can use immediately to implement and support your social media activity, all delivered in an engaging and enjoyable way.
Live Event
Thursday 26th February
12:00 Start - 14:00 End
Seminar start - 10.00 for registration and refreshments - 10.30 start
Hyatt Regency Manchester
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What our
members and
visitors say...

As I'm sure you know I go to a lot of networking events. Yours had a brilliant selection of very interesting and 'in the know' professionals - it was also a great structure with perfect timings.
Richard Venables
Excel Publishing
Hi Helen, Thank you so much for this introduction. The other member has made contact and we've had a chat, and it looks like we may very well be going ahead with a new patent application for him to protect his new development. So it all looks very promising. Aaah - the power of The Business Network at its best!! It's win-win opportunities like this, with your presence and skills at the hub of things, that make the extended Network so successful! Best regards, Jonathan
Jonathan Linn
Jonathan Linn Intellectual Property
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Get in Touch

Telephone 0161 823 1384
Email helen@business-network.co.uk

Mrs H Bennett, 481 Chester Road, Manchester, M16 9HF. T 0161 823 1384
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