Launched in 2008, Aberdeen Business Network (ABN) provides a unique and highly effective range of 6 networking services to North East businesses and organisations, as well as the free, online 7000-member ABN Community. ABN Clients have now won well over £27m in new business!
``I've had the pleasure of being part of ABN for nearly 5 years now and it's been a game-changer for me both personally and professionally. From the intel shared to valuable networking opportunities and having a sounding board to bounce new business ideas off, the support I've had since being in ABN has allowed me to be able to grow my business and my network. For anyone looking to grow their network and win more business, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ABN.``
Siobhan Jaffray | SJ Nutrition/Ten Group Member
The ability to combine the right networking service(s) with a unique online business community gives our clients a huge advantage in their business development activities. Options include networking events, business-matching (Contact Builder), 15 x ‘Ten’ sales intel groups, networking skills training, premier memberships (ABN Gold) and online advertising (on ABN Community) & event sponsorship opportunities.
The Benefits
Based on on-going member successes over the last 16 years, we guarantee to help local businesses and organisations achieve 3 key things:
Higher Visibility
Both offline & online.
More Connections
From within a constantly growing network of over 7000 local people.
New Business
100% of consistently active members win more business.
ABN Team
Leigh Reid
Leigh is the new director of ABN and responsible for all ABN’s networking services. She is extremely passionate about helping our clients build relationships to gain new business opportunities.
Jeanette Lowe (aka J-Lo)
Jeanette is our Network Manager. She helps our clients and ABN Community members grow their online presence and effectiveness, and is also responsible for social, communication and assisting at events. She is there to help with any introductions you would like!
Here are just a few reviews from ourclients
Andy Sutherland
JD Neuhaus Limited
“Firstly I like the informality and relaxed nature of the meetings, however this may just be applicable to our group. The openness of the group is excellent and the willingness…
Dan Eager
Sigma Electrical
“Ten groups are the perfect sales intel groups for expanding your business connections. Through group collaborations I have expanded my business network, which has opened to doors to new sales…
Gayle Stephen
UCAN
“I have been a member of the STEN group now for a year, working on my own for the majority of the week our fortnightly meetings and regular one to…
Siobhan Jaffray
SJ Nutrition
“ I’ve had the pleasure of being part of ABN for nearly 5 years now and it’s been a game-changer for me both personally and professionally.From the intel shared to…
Fiona McKenzie
Cameron Intellectual Property
“As someone relatively new to Aberdeen, ABN has helped me greatly in building a network of business contacts for introductions, advice and boosting my business’s profile. Would highly recommend their…
Mark McCue
McCue Wealth Management
“I’ve been part of ABN Contact Builder for several years and it has allowed me to expand my professional network, win new business and to pass referrals on. The one-to-one…
How to get involved
Since 2008, north-east companies have been using ABN networking services to win over £27m in new business.
Step 1
Pick a service
Select one of our highly effective services to start your ABN journey.
Step 2
Sign up!
Just follow the super simple instructions to get the your ABN ball rolling.
Step 3
Let’s chat
We'll be in touch to show you how to maximise your purchase and some top tips!
Step 4
Ready to go
You're now all set and ready to grow your network and win new business.
Find out more and sign up for any of our 6 services and/or online community below. Or let us help you choose! Take our Personal Networking Assessment online (it won’t take you long!) or email info@next-business.co.uk and we’ll call to chat through options with you.
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ABN clients have won well over £27m in new business
Get in touch today and we’ll help you win more business.