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 £24m 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 Network Success Manager. She helps our clients and ABN Community members grow their online presence and effectiveness, and is also responsible for social, communication and assisting Andrew in business development.
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
Natalie Hilton
Taylor Hilton Marketing
“As a result of a connection made via ABN, I have secured a new client and 3 great projects in the last 6 weeks alone!”
Dennis Darcy
Collaborative Business Development
“Great buzz last night meeting face to face , lots of good relationships to foster in the future , roll on the next M4”
Kieran K
Collaborative Business Development
“I think that I speak for both myself and Arun Wardley in saying that we both thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Aberdeen Business Network (ABN) and found it very informative!”
Iain Fullerton
Strategy Bon-Accord
“Andrew Smith will give you great insight into how to get the most from a network event. ABN offers a great but relaxed way to build your business network.”
Norman Crighton
Tyre Devotion
“We have now been lucky enough to have sponsored a few events both B4N and M4 and to say they have a been invaluable to Tyre Devotion is a understatement, we have grown some great business relationships and have gained new clients and raised awareness of our company.”
Darren Aggasild
Rose Recruitment
“We have helped raise our profile by sponsoring events and making sure we are present at majority of the events.”
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.