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Jan Warrington - Jeweller

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Nicky Chisholm, Mums in Business

The success of the Deans Club is down to the hard work, focus and drive of Paul and his belief in the importance of networking, both in developing business revenue and personal support.  Not forgetting “Behind every good man is a very good woman”   and Jo runs a tight ship behind the scenes.
Paul is a natural networker and combined with his genuine concern about the people and business that come along to the meetings makes The Deans  a great network to be a member of. Not to mention that he loves a good natter and a pint! Good Luck 

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Keith Briffett, The Deans Magazine

Paul and the team at Sussex Business Bureau are very much focused on the success of all business in their area, not just their own. They are always willing to help and have helped many local businesses get themselves known around here and grow as a result. 

 

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Paul and Jo Yates-Smith of the Sussex Business Bureau in Peavehaven provide first class Networking opportunities for businesses in and around Brighton. The Deans Club they founded has become well known for its friendly and informative meetings. This is a must attend Networking group!

Steve Wood  - Proprietor

Wood & Associates LLP 

Chartered Certified Accountants

Hove

Tel     01273 724537

 

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Dick Bollard - The Fraud Advisor
I first met Paul in early 2009 at the Deans Business Club which was then based in Saltdean, shortly after starting my own small business.  I had been in the Police for 30 years and therefore running a business and working from home was alien to me.  I needed all the support I could get and the Deans Club, unlike many which start far too early in the morning for me, suited my needs, was very welcoming and encouraged me to talk to the right people without feeling pressurised to do so. 

Unlike many other meetings that I have found to be slightly too ‘locally-focused’ for my particular business, Deans has a very successful website organised by Paul in such a clever way that it gets first page status on many Google searches and because my business gets mentioned on his website I get the advantage of more hits on my own website – a major marketing plus for me.  In addition to this he circulates details about the Club and Members’ events so far afield that a talk I recently gave came to the attention of a business in Surrey resulting in a very important partnership  developing.
 Throughout the year that I have attended the meetings I have seen really positive changes for the benefit of the members, such as the improved venue at Brighton Marina Yacht Club. Paul has shown incredible energy and enthusiasm for this project and never shows signs of slowing down in that respect, despite charging the members nothing to attend. He clearly understands the problems faced by small businesses and has the ability to resolve them in a truly innovative and exciting way.   I wish him every success and hope to remain part of this Club for a long time to come.

 

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Malcolm Harvey Membership Secretary, Brighton & Hove Branch, Federation of Small Businesses

Despite tough times in his professional business sector and a new family to support, Paul has devoted an exceptional effort in encouraging the business community to get together and do business together in these challenging times. His drive is encouraging local businesses to support each other and with his strap line of ‘Put the Fun back in business’ and his cheerful approach sets the tone to move the Brighton Business community forward.

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I highly recommend Paul as an asset to the business community in the greater Brighton and Hove area. Over the past year that I have known him he constantly surprises me with yet another well-considered, solidly constructed, entrepreneurial event; from half-day seminars to group speed networking, from office support facilities to bi-monthly networking group leadership. His cheerfulness and hard work is an inspiration to all of us. 

Penelope Parker

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Hi Paul,

Thanks for organising the meeting today. It was interesting to see the people who are now coming to the Deans Business Club and how some close relationships are being formed.

Kind Regards
Sachin Mithia Adams & Remers Solicitors. Rottingdean

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Peacehaven Directory & The Deans Magazine

Hi Paul,

 

The Deans Business Club is a great concept, so I certainly intend to become a regular. Next time I’ll see if I can drag Tim along too.

Keith

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Thank you for a great meeting today, it was only my second ever networking event (first one was yesterday). It was fantastic to meet so many different business people from so many different sectors.

I look forward to coming to future meetings.

Many thanks

Rooth Smethurst

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Donna Ellett - Winner of the DD iPod Competition

... Just wanted to say a big thank you for the ipod its amazing and it was lovely to meet you all...


Donna is now the proud owner of the Deans Directory iPod Nano.

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Sussex Business Bureau by DB Service Solutions

We would like to express our thanks to Sussex Business Bureau for the professional work carried out for us. We went on holiday and the bureau undertook our call handling for a week. Not only was the feedback from our customers fantastic, it enabled us to take a well earned break without the worry of taking calls whilst we were away. I can without doubt recommend this service to any business, it was affordable, easily arranged and we will certainly use them time and time again.

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MCR Print by Lin Bridgeford

Thanks Max for your quick turnaround and the artwork in producing a lovely Yoga flier for me – and delivering it! I will be contacting you soon to prepare some Juice Plus cards to match the big colourful juicy poster you made;-)

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Sussex Business Bureau by Lin Bridgeford

Thanks Paul and Jo for your prompt and efficient service in producing my patient record sheets and the lovely bound reproduction of my Grannies art album. I really appreciate you going the extra mile to get things right for me;-) I will be back for more!

Sussex Business Bureau Speed Networking at BHBS by Lin Bridgeford

 

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What a great fun way to connect with loads of people in a short space of time and swop business info. Be prepared to get energised by the buzz!

 

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The Sussex Business Bureau provide me with great services and first class office & meeting facilities right on my doorstep. Working from a home office can be very distracting and the 'hot desking' concept works really well for me. I have also taken advantage of their range of in house services within the bureau's financial advice, as well as using their on the spot printing services.
Nick Harvey, Director - Harvey Marketing Company.

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Sussex Business Bureau by Jim Savage-Brookes

A big thank you to Jo & her team at Sussex Business Bureau for the wonderful job done on my business cards and letterheads. A professional, prompt & cost effective service, highly recommended.
Jim Savage-Brookes
Painter & Decorator 07766 050616

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Sussex Business Bureau by D-Stress & Go  

We have urgently needed a few print jobs completed recently.
Fantastic Service, Value for Money and the Quality of Work 100%.
We can't thank you enough for all your help. Highly Recommended!!!

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Deans Business Club by Guy Walsh at Care Co-Ops 

Thanks for the invitation to the business club last Friday. I got at least one positive lead and a couple of other people who are planning to send me referrals, so this was a very constructive use of my time!
Many thanks and best wishes,
Guy - Work and Learning Advisor
Care Co-ops

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Aleoptis - Sophie Mahir by Anne Pether

Sophie has excellerated the process of getting my Business off the ground giving me structure and time limits, Just what I need to keep the momentum going. I'm still in the process of coaching and find it invaluable.

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Sussex Business Bureau by Anne Pether

Fabulous, immediate service from Paul & Jo. Printing and arranging posters for me & renting out a stand. Very helpful and knowledgable.

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Excel Design by Anne Pether

Richard worked very quickly & efficiently to get my lovely advert up & running on the Deans website. Please look at the super turquoise advert!

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D-Stress & Go by Bindi Shah of Anamaya 

I had an Aura-Soma treatment from Amanda of D-Stress & Go and the insights were amazing. She worked with the colour bottles and numerology and made me realise that I am using my gifts and talents as I should be. Very inspirational! I would recommend to anyone who wants a beautiful, calming and magical reading!

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MCR Print by Bindi Shah of Anamaya 

Thank you to Max of MCR Print for the beautiful new business cards and company banner which I used for a networking show. They were well-received!

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Anamaya Meditation, by D-Stress & Go 

I am currently attending an Anamaya Meditation Course run by Bindi Shah. The course is very well organised and relaxed. After each session I feel focused and rejuvenated. I would highly recommend Anamaya Meditation Courses!

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1st Class Garages, by D-Stress & Go

Very friendly, very efficient and more than reasonable cost wise. Other garages have were unable to meet our expectations for both personal and work ethic reasons. We will continue to use their services and can highly recommend them to all Deans members.

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D-Stress and Go, by Ann Bickmore

Seriously good hot stones & aromatherapy full body massage. Very relaxing

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Peacehaven Directory, by Ann Bickmore

Anne Briffett of Peacehaven Directory offered editorial after the last Friday meeting. By Saturday lunchtime she had delivered copy. We look forward to seeing their first of many successful editions.

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Excel Design, by Paul Yates-Smith, Founder of Deans Business Club

Richard Excell of Excell Design has done a fantastic job on the club logo and the Website design. I would just like to say a big thank you and to let you all know that without his support the Club wouldn't have an identity

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