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Frequently Asked Question's
What is The Local Business Club?
The Local Business Club is formed with like minded local businesses who get together once a week in order to help each other out with business matters. The main focus is to help each other source new customers/clients by way of referrals through recommendations.
Why join a Local Business Club?
The main reason you may wish to become a member of your Local Business Club is to increase your profits.
How will a member increase their profits?
New customers⁄clients are gained from referrals through being recommended by a fellow member.
Why would another member recommend me?
Well the truth of the matter is that another member will only recommend you when they trust you, and are sure that you will provide a good service.
Who will another member recommend me to?
You may actually find that once your trust has been gained, a member may in fact use your service for themselves, however the idea is that your services will be recommended by another member to their own customers/clients or even their friends and family.
When can I expect any recommendations?
Ask yourself the same question, when would you recommend someone? The answer is quite simple, when you can trust them.
How long will it take for someone to trust me?
Good question! It will take as long as it takes, possibly a week or maybe six months or more? It's entirely down to you and how you are with the other members of your club.
How often do I need to attend a Local Business Club meeting?
Every meeting provides you with an opportunity, therefore to state the obvious, the more meetings you attend the greater the chances of you gaining some new business. From time to time a new guest will attend a meeting which could be the person you have been waiting to meet?
Why is it beneficial to meet the same people each week?
Meeting the same people each week will allow you to developing trusting business relationships which can only be achieved over time, the more often you meet someone the more likely you are to get to know and understand what they do.
What happens at a weekly meeting?
Please take a look at the meeting agenda for more information.
Other benefits of joining a Local Business Club.
When you become a member of your Local Business Club you will be able to place your business details on the directory. This will increase your exposure to the general public.
The Local Business Club's directory will include recommendations given to you by fellow members. This will install more confidence in the general public to use your services, therefore increasing your chances of gaining new customers through The Local Business Club's Website Directory.
When you regularly attend meetings with a Local Business Club you are constantly delivering a message to your fellow members about how they can help you attract new customers/clients, and by doing this you become more confident and proficient at delivering that same message to your own source of new customers/clients therefore increasing your chances of securing the business.
You may from time to time receive some valuable free advice from another member.
You may form strategic alliances which could enable you to provide additional services in collaboration with another member, this new alliance could help you win new business you may not have otherwise gained.
You may even find some new friends from The Local Business Club, and everyone needs friends at sometime in their life.
Members access to The Local Business Club's Website
As a member you will have access to login to The Local Business Club's Website where you will be able to: –
- Upload your business details to be included in the directory as mentioned previously
- Leave a constant reminder of what new business you are looking for
- Leave your recommendations for other Local Business Club members
- Send a referral to a fellow member
- View a list of all your clubs members
You will also have access to your personal membership statistics i.e.
- How many times you have attended a meeting
- How many referrals you have given and to whom
- How many referrals you have received and who from
- How many recommendations you have given and to whom
- How many recommendations you have received and who from
All this information will help you understand the benefits you are getting from being a member of a Local Business Club whilst monitoring your expectations.
Members forum.
You will have access to TLBC forum which is a easy way to keep you informed of social and business events and in communication with other business people.
Will joining a Local Business Club benefit me and my business?
If you want to attract new customers/clients through word of mouth recommendations then joining a Local Business Club is most likely to benefit you and your business.
How much will it cost to become a member of a Local Business Club?
There is an annual membership fee of £360.00 currently discounted to £195.00 and a meeting fee of £10 for each meeting you attend, this will include your breakfast/refreshments at the meeting. There are no other fees to pay.
Is there a membership contract?
There is no membership contract to sign however you do need to pay for 12 months in advance. Annual membership fees are non-refundable if you forfeit your membership or your membership is revoked by the management through non compliance of membership guidelines.
How do I become a member of my Local Business Club?
Contact your nearest Local Business Club and ask the club manager to send you an invitation to attend the next meeting. When you have attended a meeting you can then decide if you are interested in becoming a member.