Services A-Z
Discover links to local organisations who may be able to offer advice and support.
Annual Business Networking Event
Leighton-Linslade Annual Business Networking Event takes place in Spring, usually during the month of April. It is a great way to introduce your business into the vast local business network, share business knowledge or seek out advice. Many local businesses find likeminded entrepreneurs and end up working collaboratively with them. Find out more by visiting the Business Networking Event page.
Leighton-Linslade Directory
The Directory is about getting businesses visible where prospective customers can easily find them – a one stop shop of products and services in our locality. Small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) working from home or based in small workshops and offices in a 6mile radius of the Market Cross can promote themselves free of charge on the directory. The website address is www.leightonlinsladedirectory.co.uk
To add a business to the directory you simply click add listing on the site and follow the process. There is a contact form on there if you have any problems.
The Directory has its own logo so if you are a business that signs up to the Directory, please use the logo on your communications so that the public get used to seeing it and make the link to the Directory – help spread the word. The logo is free to use and can be downloaded here:
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Business Networking Groups
Information provided about local business networks below is accurate at the time of publication. The Council does not accept any liability for error or omission for information provided. In listing the networks, the Town Council does not necessarily endorse any particular one. If the circumstances of the networks change or your network is not listed, please contact us on: info@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk or call 01525 631920, thank you.
The Bee’s Knees Business Club – an exclusive business and networking group for women who play a part in or run their own business in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas. Meetings take place approximately every 6 weeks and alternates between a Wednesday and Friday morning 09:30-11:30. There is a £4.99 attendance fee. They offer flexible networking for those striving for that work/life balance, offering handy tips, informative articles, business advice and information. They also host child friendly events throughout the year. For information contact Emma: info@olivetreemarketingsolutions.co.uk or Chloe: chloe@jamontoast.co.uk
LBBC – Leighton Buzzard Business Club – a group of local business people, Leighton Buzzard’s “friendliest business networking group”. They meet every Wednesday at 7am at The Dukes in Heath & Reach, with the aim of generating new business. Guests are always welcome to attend. Visitors are more than welcome to come along & see how the club runs, either as a one-off way to introduce themselves to other local businesses, or to see if they would like to join the club full time. Visitors pay for breakfast (£12, for a full cooked breakfast), and there are no area business clashes – See the list of current LBBC members
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This network meets for lunch at The Dukes Head, Heath & Reach, LU& 0AA, from 12.00 – 14.00. The charge for lunch is £15.00. It has a friendly mixture of businesspeople from the locality and further afield.
Buzzard Networking – is for businesses of all shapes, sizes and flavours. The group is professional and business-like with an informal, ‘easy-goingness’. They meet at 7.30am – 9.00am, on the third Friday of every month, at Leighton Buzzard Golf Club, Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3JF. The cost of the meeting is £10.50 for a cooked breakfast and tea and coffee. They would prefer that you’re based in Leighton Buzzard or surrounding areas. For more information: Email: info@buzzardnetworking.co.uk website: www.buzzardnetworking.co.uk
Wibn – Women in Business Networking – membership based and meets for lunch once a month on a Wednesday at The Dukes Head, Heath & Reach, LU& 0AA, from 12.00 – 2.00pm. For women who wish to gain new business opportunities through word of mouth. They offer a forum to network their business and meet likeminded individuals. Their membership is open to both business owners and employed women and encourage members with business advice, tips, articles, useful blogs and information to support you. Contact: Anna Botsford, Email: anna.botsford@wibn.co.uk, Tel: 07952 601296 website: WIBN LB website
The Athena Network Woburn – Are you looking to network online with fascinating, like-minded women who share a passion for growing their business? Then come along and prepare to be inspired! We are a group of business women from the local and surrounding areas who are serious about creating new relationships with others and supporting each other in the development of our businesses. Be a part of our community for: Inspiration – encouraging women in business to support each other for greater success, Skills – regular training to help develop our members and their businesses, Opportunities – to make strategic alliances. Contact: Kate Cherry, Email: kate.cherry@theathenanetwork.com, Tel: 07909 675333, Website: www.theathenanetwork.com/woburn
Useful Business links
Many entrepreneurs started their business on a market. Markets are a low cost start up option. For more information visit the LBMarket page
Wenta all start ups and pre-start ups are signposted to Wenta.
The National Apprenticeship Service website is the best place to look for further information relating to apprenticeships.
FSB – Federation of Small Businesses When your business needs expert support one membership covers all this..
Legal and Tax protection Insurance, Legal Documents, Legal Information Online, Legal Services, Legal and Tax Advice Line, Health and Safety Information, Commercial Insurance Helpline, FSB Care with access to more Members Benefits. 0808 20 20 888