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BNI is the world's leading business referral organisation and is great for building your professional network. Read BNI is a Swindon based chapter of BNI (Business Network International) which is the worlds largest and most successful business referral network.

♦️ Testimonial: Nathan Sandhu ♦️This week we’re sharing a testimonial from Nathan Sandhu from Jazzbones Creative who hol...
02/06/2026

♦️ Testimonial: Nathan Sandhu ♦️

This week we’re sharing a testimonial from Nathan Sandhu from Jazzbones Creative who holds the website design seat.

“BNI for me has been a real turning point.”

After the challenges many businesses faced following the pandemic, Nathan knew it was time to make some changes. Stepping outside his comfort zone and visiting a BNI meeting proved to be one of the best business decisions he has made.

What stood out immediately was the energy in the room. Business owners supporting one another, building genuine relationships and actively looking for opportunities to help each other grow.

Over the past year, BNI has helped Nathan strengthen his network, refocus his business and build valuable connections both locally and beyond. Through regular meetings, one-to-ones and referrals, he has become part of a global community of business professionals committed to helping each other succeed.

One of the biggest benefits has been the sense of support. BNI isn’t simply about passing referrals. It’s about building trusted relationships, improving your confidence and surrounding yourself with people who genuinely want to see your business thrive.

Nathan’s experience is a great example of what can happen when you consistently show up, invest in relationships and become part of a community built on the philosophy of Givers Gain®.

📩 If you’re curious about BNI and would like to experience a meeting for yourself, send us a message. We’d love to welcome you to BNI Read.

02/06/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our very own Lisa Chaffey – The Transformation Coach - Business Growth & Mindset Coach has been nominated for the BNI Director of the Year – Member Retention Award! 👏

This award recognises Director Consultants who go above and beyond to keep their chapters strong, engaged, and thriving. It celebrates outstanding leadership, dedication, and a genuine commitment to supporting members and helping them succeed.

Anyone who knows Lisa will know how much passion, energy, and care she brings to Inspire. We couldn't think of a more deserving nominee!

Congratulations Lisa, on this fantastic achievement and wishing her the very best of luck. We are incredibly proud to have her as our DC! 🌟

02/06/2026

Your SEO Isn’t Working 📉

The search game has changed. For years, businesses were told that SEO was all about getting to the top of Google.

Whilst rankings still matter, search is now far more complex. Your customers are finding businesses through Google, AI search tools, local listings, maps, social platforms and industry directories.

If your SEO isn’t delivering enquiries, one of these could be the reason:
1️⃣ You’re attracting the wrong visitors
More traffic doesn’t automatically mean more business. The goal is to attract people who are actively looking for the products or services you provide.

2️⃣ Your content isn’t answering the questions your customers are asking
Search engines and AI platforms prioritise useful, relevant content. If your website isn’t providing value, your visibility will suffer.

3️⃣ Your website isn’t converting visitors into enquiries
Getting found is only the first step. Once someone lands on your website, they need a clear reason and a simple path to get in touch.

The businesses winning online in 2026 are focusing on visibility, relevance and conversion, not just rankings.

At Jazzbones, we help ambitious businesses improve their visibility, attract better quality enquiries and convert more visitors into customers.

Want to know how your website is performing?

Claim your FREE Website Healthcheck and SEO Audit (usually £395) and discover what’s holding your website back.

Let’s create business growth 💙

♦️ Monday Motivation ♦️“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.”— Sheryl SandbergA ...
01/06/2026

♦️ Monday Motivation ♦️

“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.”

— Sheryl Sandberg

A powerful reminder as we begin another week at BNI Read.

Opportunities don’t always arrive with certainty.

Sometimes they come disguised as a referral, a visitor to the room, a conversation over coffee, or an introduction that doesn’t seem significant at the time.

The challenge for many business owners isn’t finding opportunities.

It’s having the confidence to say yes when they appear.

Growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. It happens when you’re willing to take the meeting, have the conversation, attend the event, make the introduction, or explore the opportunity before you know exactly where it might lead.

At BNI, we see this every week.

Relationships are built. Connections are made. Doors open.

The members who gain the most are often the ones who are prepared to step forward, embrace new opportunities and trust the process.

So as you start this week, keep an open mind.

The next opportunity that helps grow your business might already be sitting right in front of you.

♦️ This Week at BNI Read (West Swindon) ♦️Another brilliant meeting this week with great energy around the room, strong ...
27/05/2026

♦️ This Week at BNI Read (West Swindon) ♦️

Another brilliant meeting this week with great energy around the room, strong conversations and some fantastic visitors joining us from sectors including Care Homes and Business Coaching.

We also heard a lovely testimonial from Nicki Kinton for Nick White from White & White Healthcare. Nicki shared how comfortable and at ease Nick made her feel during treatment, praising his professionalism, friendly approach and the overall experience she received.

Nicki also delivered this week’s education slot, encouraging members to take advantage of the excellent BNI online training and explaining how it contributes towards your BNI ‘traffic lights’ — the system used within BNI to measure member engagement through things like training, referrals, 1-1s and participation.

🎤 This week’s Featured Speaker was Nathan Sandhu from Jazzbones, who brought plenty of energy to the room dressed in a doctor’s outfit to launch his BNI Exclusive FREE Website Health Check offer for members and their friends, usually valued at £395.

Nathan also spoke about how simple website improvements can often make a huge difference to visibility, lead generation and business growth, sharing insight from a recent estate agent client project.

We’re also looking forward to some fun social events in June including a trip to the pub and paddleboarding.

📩 If you’d like to know more about BNI Read and how referral networking could support your business, drop us a DM.

♦️ Featured Speaker of the Week ♦️This week at BNI Read (West Swindon), our 10-minute Featured Speaker is Nathan Sandhu ...
26/05/2026

♦️ Featured Speaker of the Week ♦️

This week at BNI Read (West Swindon), our 10-minute Featured Speaker is Nathan Sandhu from Jazzbones Creative.

Nathan is the Founder and Creative Director of Jazzbones Creative and has been helping businesses grow through branding, website design and digital strategy for over 20 years.

Jazzbones works with ambitious SMEs and property businesses, helping them improve their digital presence through creative thinking, strategic website design and clear brand positioning that delivers real commercial results.

In this week’s presentation, Nathan will be sharing insight into how businesses can access creative, flexible and affordable digital expertise without the overhead of building a large in-house team.

From brand development and websites to SEO and digital growth strategy, Nathan will explain how Jazzbones helps businesses create clearer messaging, stronger online visibility and better customer engagement.

Nathan will also be launching a brand NEW BNI Exclusive Offer during the presentation.

If you know any:
• Property Professionals
• Estate Agents
• Solicitors
• SME Business Owners
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Professionals
…then let’s get them in the room this week.

📅 Wednesday morning
📍 Village Hotel, West Swindon
⏰ 6:30am – 8:30am

Visitors always welcome.

♦️ This Week at BNI Read (West Swindon) ♦️Another fantastic meeting this week with plenty of insight, positivity and gre...
21/05/2026

♦️ This Week at BNI Read (West Swindon) ♦️

Another fantastic meeting this week with plenty of insight, positivity and great conversations around the room.

A few highlights from the meeting:

🔺 Nicki delivered a brilliant Education Slot on Accountability, focusing on taking ownership within BNI and doing what you say you’re going to do. A simple but powerful reminder for all businesses.

🔺 Emma Wheeler shared how parents looking to earn extra money during the school holidays could benefit from the Utility Warehouse Cashback Card.

🔺 Rod Kutcha, subbing for Stewart Bellinger this week, mentioned he is offering FREE one-hour sessions to help businesses focus on getting AND keeping customers.

♦️ This Week’s Presentation ♦️

This week we heard from Nick White of White and White Healthcare, who gave a really insightful presentation into Osteopathy, movement, recovery and long-term health.

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He also explored how movement, lifestyle and recovery all play a major role in improving overall wellbeing and healthspan.

Nick would love introductions to:�• Personal Trainers�• Nutritionists�• Dieticians�• Mental Health Practitioners�• Yoga Instructors

♦️ Next Week’s Presentation ♦️

Next week we’ll be hearing from Nathan Sandhu of Jazzbones.

Nathan would love to see:�• Property & Estate Agents�• Marketing Consultants�• Copywriters�• PR Professionals�• Business Coaches

♦️ Testimonial Tuesday: Laura Caddy ♦️This week we’re shining a light on Laura Caddy, Visitor Host at BNI Read (West Swi...
19/05/2026

♦️ Testimonial Tuesday: Laura Caddy ♦️

This week we’re shining a light on Laura Caddy, Visitor Host at BNI Read (West Swindon) and Personal Trainer.

“BNI for me has been a total game changer.”

Laura’s testimonial is such a powerful reminder that BNI is about so much more than just referrals. It’s about confidence, growth, support and being surrounded by people who genuinely want to see you succeed.

Over the past year, Laura has transformed her business with new branding, a new website and a much clearer vision for where she wants to take things next. Alongside that, she’s grown massively in confidence and public speaking, something many business owners can relate to when they first walk into a networking room.

As Visitor Host, Laura plays a huge role in creating the warm and welcoming atmosphere that BNI Read is known for. She’s approachable, supportive and always brings positive energy into the room, especially for first-time visitors.

Her story perfectly reflects what can happen when you consistently show up, build strong relationships and invest in yourself alongside your business.

If you’re looking to grow your business, improve your confidence and become part of a genuinely supportive business community, BNI could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

📩 Message us if you’d like to visit a meeting and experience it for yourself.

♦️ Featured Speaker of the Week ♦️This week at BNI Read (West Swindon), our 10-minute Featured Speaker is Nick White fro...
18/05/2026

♦️ Featured Speaker of the Week ♦️

This week at BNI Read (West Swindon), our 10-minute Featured Speaker is Nick White from White & White Healthcare.

Nick is an Osteopath who helps people reduce pain, improve movement and regain confidence in their everyday lives through professional, hands-on healthcare support.

Working with a wide range of clients, Nick takes a holistic and practical approach to treatment, helping people better understand the root causes behind discomfort, injury and ongoing physical issues.

His work goes far beyond simply treating symptoms. It’s about improving overall wellbeing, supporting recovery and helping people feel healthier, stronger and more balanced long term.

In this week’s presentation, Nick will be sharing insight into the important role osteopathy plays in supporting both physical and mental wellbeing, and how collaborative healthcare approaches can create better outcomes for patients.

With more people actively investing in their health, wellbeing and quality of life, this is a topic that will resonate strongly across the room.

Nick is looking to connect with:
• Nutritionists
• Dieticians
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Yoga Instructors

Let’s help get some great visitors in the room for Nick this week.

📅 Wednesday morning
📍 Village Hotel, West Swindon
⏰ 6:30am – 8:30am

Visitors always welcome.

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Shaw Ridge Leisure Park
Swindon
SN57DW

Opening Hours

6:45am - 8:30am

Telephone

07766 168801

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