South East Essex- Powered Up Business Networking - November 2026

An evening in Benfleet with small business owners, start-ups and a drink or four if you want. PUBNetworking is built around people first, business second. The best business relationships are with those you know, like & trust and this is where you'll meet those people. Powered Up Business Networking (PUB for short, and yes, we know it's clever) is an evening networking event for small businesses and people starting out. It's for local folk on similar paths who want to learn from good speakers, swap ideas, back each other and grow their businesses. There are no memberships or contracts, so everyone in the room has chosen to be there. Business gets done, often, but that's a bonus rather than the point. Expect a fun evening, a talk that will give you something to use in your business and well, if we had an HR department, we'd get lots of stern warnings at some of the jokes. This month's speaker Our speaker is Mark Tipper, we are just finding out the name and content of his talk. Every speaker we book has done the thing they're talking about, and they're here to share what worked, not sell you something. Who usually turns up Every night brings a different mix, but you'll typically find marketers, accountants, IFAs, web designers and developers, photographers, videographers, VAs and coaches, alongside start-ups who've only just got going. Plus lots of other different businesses. With a cap of 25 attendees, you'll get time to talk to the people you came to meet. Plan for the night 7.30 - Meet, greet & network. Grab a drink and speak to anyone you’d like. 7.50 - Introduction. 7.55 - Your chance to tell the room about yourself with a PUBNetworking difference… 8.20 - 1-2-1 with someone you like. 8.35 - Grab a drink/have a break. 8.50 - Presentation. 9.15 - Close the meeting and optional further networking. 9.30 - End/move into The Benfleet Conservative Club to have a further drink should you wish. Important We cap our events at 25 places, because we like our events to be personal. Once tickets are gone, they're gone! If you want an evening of laughs, laid back networking and useful business ideas, reserve your spot now. Tickets: £14.77 See you there!