Our members include financial experts, marketing gurus, printers, IT support, web designers and business coaches, this diversity that enables us to do business with each other.
It's not just the members that are important, however, but all the people they know who they can refer us to. It's a market you can tap into, all you have to do is come along to one of our networking events!
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I've been a member for three years, and the most amazing thing about Hadlee isn't just the referrals I receive, but the support network. If I need anything in my business, there are people I know and trust who can help me. And if I have an issue, there is always someone there who has experienced something similar that I can talk it through with. My best referral in the last six months? It was worth about £40,000. Oh yes! I more than cover my membership fee, which is why I renew each year.
Mandy Risso, Rivendell Carpet and Flooring
www.rivendellcarpets.co.uk
Hadlee has created so many opportunities that have directly led to business - I'd just not be with out it!
Nick Sladek, Essentiamail, email marketing
www.essentiamail.com
I joined Hadlee in Feb 2008 and was surprised how quickly referrals started to accumulate. In a 6 month period I received £22k in new work with several new clients spending regular amounts. Before joining Hadlee I already did some networking on a monthly basis, but wanted to step this up. I also want to grow my business, and joining Hadlee seemed an ideal way of extending my reach. I find it useful to meet people with a similar mind-set who are happy to chat about business in general and offer advice. It also opened my eyes to other avenues that I'd never thought of. For example, I've gained new ideas on how to market my business.
John Williams, Absolutely PC Ltd, IT support for small businesses
www.absolutelypc.co.uk
I joined Hadlee recently because I was so impressed by all the expertise in the room. I believe that networking is the best way to market yourself, particularly in finance, where a lot of trust is needed.
Sally Moore, Morgan Stone Independent Ltd, IFA www.morganstoneindependent.co.uk
I love Hadlee because of the support network it offers, and the camaraderie of the members. I’ve been a member for 4 and a half years now and have built relationships with lots of experienced people who can advise me on all aspects of my business. I’ve also had some great referrals – one is now my best client and has delivered over £100,000.
Ruth Moody, Farscape Development Ltd, training and development
www.farscapedevelopment.co.uk
I joined Hadlee in August 2005, having just set up my new legal practice, and I was keen to attract new business. I have just renewed my membership for my third year because Hadlee has been an essential part of my business growth strategy. In fact, the value of the business that I get from BNI is in the region of £20,000 and the support that I receive from my Hadlee colleagues has been crucial in the growth of my practice. Not only has Hadlee grown my business, it has also introduced me to a wide range of suppliers of goods and services that I need for setting up and running my office, and that I can recommend to my clients.
Richard Erridge, Richard Erridge & Co. Solicitors
www.richarderridge.co.uk
I have been a member of Hadlee for only a short spell, but feel what I have got out of it from a business and personal point of view has been incredible. The support and referrals to Safran Office Supplies has been very beneficial to the business and I am sure this will be the case for many years to come.
Sanjeev Bakrania , Safran Office Supplies
www.safranoffice.co.uk
Tim Bishop
www.surveyorsbristol.com
I only joined Hadlee a few weeks ago and already I feel part of the team. It is great to see the amount of trust between the members and as a result you can see business being passed on a weekly basis. I have already received my first referral and I am really looking forward to working with everyone in Hadlee.
Carolyn Anderson, Mediatube, Website Design and Development
www.mediatube.co.uk
I am really impressed at how business focused, friendly and willing to help all of the members are.
Tom Collins, Drinks company
www.thinkdrinks.co.uk
I’ve only been a member of Hadlee now for a couple of months and already I’ve benefited from receiving some business. Great news as it pays for my membership and some more! I really enjoy my early Tuesday mornings as it’s not only a great way for me to generate income for my business but also because it’s good fun too. The team is great to work with and I genuinely believe that we are all looking out for each other, each working day of every week.
Rob Carter - Action Coach - Business Coach
www.actioncoach.com/robcarter
I only joined Hadlee recently but can already see the huge benefits that it can bring my company . When I first went along I was struck by the friendliness and sincerity of the members. I attend the morning network meetings to get more business but the fact that everyone is so friendly and supportive is a massive bonus, it really makes it a pleasure to attend the meetings along with providing fantastic business referrals. I have already been passed some referrals which without exaggeration could lead to my annual profit doubling and all this within the first 3 weeks of joining.
Marcus Robinson - Mortgage Advisor/Broker
www.mortgage-style.co.uk
I wanted to join a networking group that would help grow my business, one which would help me develop professionally and one with members that would be good to work with. A tall order I know but an order Hadlee meets effortlessly. I have had new business referrals in a matter of months and really recommend this group.
Caroline Brewer - Graphic designer
www.in-text.co.uk/
www.in-text-design.co.uk/
I joined Hadlee in January 2010 and so far it’s been a great experience. The group was very welcoming and I received a lot of support and help during the first few weeks. There is a really friendly upbeat atmosphere and a genuine desire to help; I have already received a number of excellent referrals which has turned into £4,500 worth of new business. I must say I am a true convert having originally been very skeptical about the BNI world of Networking!
Jon Donaldson - Director,
Threepeople “Recruitment without recruitment fees!
www.threepeople.co.uk
Richard Davies
I have been associated with BNI for 6 years both as a member and as a Regional Director. I joined Hadlee as they are a business focussed group that is keen to grow everyone’s business in an supportive and friendly atmosphere. As a Health and Safety company, Sureteam gets 80% of its business through word of mouth and the process that is in place in BNI is ideal for us. We like to build relationships with the members in the same way we do with our clients.
Sian MacGowan
Rikki Turner
I joined Hadlee because I was keen to attract new business. Having been sceptical to begin with I have been delighted by the support and strong friendships which have developed as a result. The first 6 months paid for my membership and more. As a newbie I expected giving referrals to other members to be really daunting, but I worry no more. The team at Hadlee are a welcoming and friendly group which have brought considerable benefits to both my business and me personally. I have received reliable and trusted business support from the group which is a must when growing your business.
Well done Hadlee!
Alli Hooton - 3103hr
Being a member of Hadlee has been great for business. It's introduced me to a dynamic group of entrepreneurs who are as keen to build my business as I am to build theirs
Jo Haywood - Skylark Media
I have been a member of Hadlee for less than a year, but immediately I was made to feel very welcome and very much part of the group. I have already received more quality leads through the group at Hadlee than any other source, so from a lead-generation perspective it has been fantastic. I have also received great support from the other members of the group, which has been invaluable in the early stages of a new business.
Mike Keig - Auditel
Tony Randall - Randalls Office Supplies
In my career I have attended many networking groups. But never before have I been part of a business referral group – and Hadlee is just that. I had an initial expectation that I would not get much work for the first six to nine months, whilst I built the trust and confidence of the Hadlee members. In three months I have already been referred more work than I expected to get in a couple of years! The emphasis on helping each other is apparent from the outset. We are a team and business people working for each other. Its better than I ever expected
Matthew Bracher - HW Chartered Accountants
After my first visit to Hadlee I knew that this was the network of business people
I wanted to be part of. The 
welcome, friendliness , professional advice and focussed support I experienced was very impressive – and most importantly, it is continuous. I am glad I joined.
Heidi Beier - Park Interiors Design
I joined Hadlee in May 2011 and am very glad that I did. It is a great bunch of smart, motivated and hard working business people. Besides regularly receiving valuable referrals, I have also gained great insight into how to run my business more effectively and win new customers. It has been a real education and has been lots of fun as well.
My software development business (based on FileMaker technologies) is doing better than ever and I have Hadlee to thank for that.
Chris Van Buren - Zero Point Data
When I was first invited to Hadlee I was very sceptical about what/how it could grow my business, now as I leave our weekly meeting I feel invigorated by the positive vibe I get from the other members.
Andy Casling - Eagle Mailing