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How our Thursday morning meetings run, for businesses covering St Ives and surrounding areas

A clear, friendly structure from first coffee to close, so every minute works for your business.

What to Expect

Every meeting follows the same shape, so members and guests always know what is coming next.

We meet on Thursday mornings, either face to face or online via Zoom depending on the week. From arrival to close it takes a little over two hours, with time set aside for introductions, referrals, learning and, of course, breakfast.

  • Arrive from7.00am
  • Close around9.15am
  • Every weekThursday
  • WhereIn person or Zoom

How the Morning Runs

  1. Arrive and Network

    Grab a drink and catch up informally before the meeting is called to order.

  2. Welcome From the Chair

    The Chairman opens the meeting and sets out the morning ahead.

  3. One-Minute Introductions

    Every member, and every guest, takes a turn to introduce themselves and say what kind of work they are looking for. Short, sharp and the best practice there is for your pitch.

  4. Referrals and Leads

    Members exchange referrals and testimonials. Each lead is written on a slip and logged, so it can be followed up properly.

  5. Feature Presentation

    A 15-minute talk from a guest speaker, or a member taking the floor to explain their business - or one part of it - in more depth.

  6. Notices

    Any other business, plus local events and news worth sharing.

  7. Breakfast

    Time to eat, talk and follow up on the introductions from earlier in the morning.

  8. Close

    The meeting wraps up at around 9.15am, leaving the rest of the day for business.

Meeting Agenda (Times are approximate)

Riverport Business Club meeting agenda - times are approximate
TimeWhat happens
7.00amArrive, welcome, informal networking
7.20amMeeting start and Intro by Chairman
7.25amStart of 1 minute presentations by each member (and guests)
8.00amContributions section (members exchange referrals and testimonials)
8.20am15 Minute presentation by guest speaker
8.35amAny other business, local events or news
8.40amBreakfast
9.15amMeeting close

Guest Speakers & Peer Sessions

Alongside the regular format, guest speakers are invited in to share their expertise. Every six weeks or so the meeting turns into a peer to peer session, where members dig into one practical area of running a business together.

Topics can include

  • IT security
  • Website content
  • Using social media
  • Tax & accounting
  • Giving presentations

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