membership

TBN is more than just a place to build a network of contacts, it's a business development and support community.

Becoming part of the TBN business community connects you with over 100 other business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and senior managers from a range of industries, all sharing their knowledge, experience, talent, skills and expertise with others and building relationships that enable their businesses to grow and develop.

membership benefits

unlimited access

Unlimited access to all our meetings every month - no restrictions or group memberships requiring you to pay extra to meet all our TBN members.

structured format

Networking can be a daunting, awkward or uncomfortable experience for many people, so  we offer a structured format with a mix of personal introductions, short presentations and relaxed conversation in small groups.

company membership

We recognise that in the business world plans can change, so if you are unable to be at a meeting you can nominate someone else from your business to attend and get the benefits of membership.

face to face

Priority access and discounted prices for our face to face meetings and keynote speaker events at exclusive venues across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.

share your expertise

The opportunity to present and share your knowledge and expertise and showcase yourself and your business to the rest of the TBN business community.

new connections

A dedicated events team actively recruiting visitors to every meeting, ensuring there are ALWAYS new people for you to meet and make connections with every time.

facilitated introductions

We work on getting you connected with the people you want to meet. If you’re looking to connect with someone having specific experience or expertise let us know and we'll arrange it.

online promotion

If you have an upcoming event, an offer for members or just some business information and expertise to share we can provide an opportunity for you to share with members and visitors.
Unlimited access to all our meetings every month - no restrictions or group memberships requiring you to pay extra to meet all our TBN members.
No Access Restrictions
Unlimited access to all our meetings every month - no restrictions or group memberships requiring you to pay extra to meet all our TBN members.
Structured Format
Networking can be a daunting, awkward or uncomfortable experience for many people, so we offer a structured format with a mix of personal introductions, short presentations and relaxed conversation in small groups.
Company Membership
We recognise that in the business world plans can change, so if you are unable to be at a meeting you can nominate someone else from your business to attend and get the benefits of membership.
Face to Face Events
Priority access and discounted prices for our face to face meetings and keynote speaker events at exclusive venues across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Share Your Expertise
The opportunity to present and share your knowledge and expertise and showcase yourself and your business to the rest of the TBN business community.
New Connections
A dedicated events team actively recruiting visitors to every meeting, ensuring there are ALWAYS new people for you to meet and make connections with every time.
Facilitated Introductions
We work on getting you connected with the people you want to meet. If you’re looking to connect with someone having specific experience or expertise let us know and we'll arrange it.
Online Promotion
If you have an upcoming event, an offer for members or just some business information and expertise to share we can provide an opportunity for you to share with members and visitors.

    joining TBN

    We offer one simple, straightforward membership plan, with yearly or monthly subscription options.

    membership

    £30/month

    + vat

    Membership of TBN includes:

    • unlimited access to every online meeting

    • discount prices and priority access for our face to face networking events

    • company wide membership

    • a personal/company listing and business profile on the TBN members' directory

    our culture

    Many people can find networking difficult or off putting, so TBN has always done it differently.  But, if you're looking for somewhere to get immediate results from coming to one or two events then we're not the right place for you.  It's a proven fact that people prefer to do business with those that they trust, which requires building relationships.

    We live in a society with expectations or even demands for immediate results for our efforts, but networking is an ongoing process. Your network needs time to grow and you need to nurture it along the way.  But the process isn't always intuitive and networking done poorly is ineffective and off-putting.

    So, we focus on providing a relaxed, supportive environment that enables you to be an effective networker; one in which you can feel comfortable sharing information, building relationships based on trust and reciprocity and you can concentrate on giving, rather than receiving.  There's no pressure to sell or refer and nobody tracks your performance or attendance.

    our values

    • Focus on relationships, not selling
    • Give something before you ask for something
    • Don't make it all about you

    • Strive for quality, rather than quantity, in your relationships

    membership questions

    If you have any questions that are not answered here please get in touch with us.

    Do you have any rules regarding attendance?

    No, we don't enforce or require attendance as part of your membership and you won't be penalised if you can't attend an event.

    What happens if I can't make a meeting?

    If for any reason you can't make a meeting you are free to nominate a colleague or other representative from your business/company who can attend in your place.

    Is there a minimum term for membership?

    We offer rolling 1 month or 12-month periods for membership.  However, successful networking is a longer term game so we encourage an initial term of 12 months membership, in order to maximise your opportunities.