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 £23m in new business!
“In just a few weeks we’ve signed three new clients as a direct result of engaging with ABN and have two more on the horizon as additional referrals. It’s who we’ve met through ABN that’s building our business.“
Adam Bell | The Moment Agencies
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), 11 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 11 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
Andrew Smith
Andrew is a founder director of ABN and responsible for all ABN’s networking services. He is extremely passionate about helping our clients build relationships to gain new business opportunities. However, he saves some passion for 3 key things in his life – golf, 24 and the Minogue sisters.
Jessie Crawley (aka JC)
Jessie is our online success manager and also takes control of all things social media. Working behind the scenes and never in one place too long, you’ll rarely catch her in person! But she’s always available to help our clients and ABN Community members grow their online presence and effectiveness.
Jeanette Lowe (aka J-Lo)
Jeanette is the first friendly face you’ll meet at all our ABN networking events! She is there to help with any introductions you would like and to answer any questions you have on the day. Jeanette will help you make the most of every ABN event you attend!
Here are just a few reviews from ourclients
Johnny Montgomerie
Emerald Eco
“Through advertising on ABN recently we have gained clients, with more quotes in the pipeline! Advertising does work and has been well worth the small fee!”
Scott Melville
Tidy Green Clean
“Very pleased to have received some significant work, especially with me only being a member for 3 months!”
James Allan
Flux
“We are super happy to say that due to our ongoing activity with mighty ABN we’ve just bagged a couple of new clients. Whoop! The gift that just keeps giving.”
Siobhan Jaffray
SJ Nutrition
“Delighted to have signed up 2 new clients thanks to ongoing activity with ABN”
Michael Murray
M Squared Accountants Accountancy
“Delighted to have signed another 3 new clients. The referrals have been a great boost to our business. Networking made easy”
Anurag Rai
Superhuman In You
“I joined contact builder just about a month ago and have had great conversations with some amazing people. Delighted to have signed one client already.”
How to get involved
Since 2008, north-east companies have been using ABN networking services to win over £22m 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 £22m in new business
Get in touch today and we’ll help you win more business.