local Business networking, made human

Friendly, structured networking across the

East of England and

Greater London.

Build genuine business relationships through consistent, welcoming meetings designed for real small-business life.

Across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire and Greater London.

what we do

Networking that fits real small-business life

Effective Business Network brings together local business owners who want to grow through relationships, not pressure or pitchy selling.

Our meetings are friendly, structured, and consistent.

You’ll be introduced properly, have space to talk about your business in a natural way, and build visibility over time with people who actually listen.

No awkward hard sell. No performance.


Just proper business conversations that lead somewhere.

how we do it

How Effective Business Network works

Find your nearest group

Browse local groups across our network and choose a location that suits you.

Visit a meeting

Come along as a guest. No pressure to join and no obligation.

Meet local businesses

Friendly introductions, structured conversations, and a welcoming room.

Decide if it's right for you

Join our network only if it feels like a good fit for you and your business.

Fortnightly meetings with a consistent structure

Why ebn works

A well-established business networking community.

EBN is built on consistency, structure, and relationships.

Our groups meet regularly, follow the same welcoming format, and focus on long-term connections rather than quick wins.

Members often tell us they value the relaxed atmosphere, the clarity of the meetings, and the quality of the conversations.

how we do it

Is Effective Business Network right for you?

It's a good fit it...

  • You value relationships over quick wins

  • You want structure, not pressure

  • You prefer real conversations to cold pitching

  • You're happy to show up and get involved

It's probably not for you if...

  • You want to hard sell every week

  • You expect instant results without effort

  • You’re not interested in supporting others

  • You're not willing to build relationships over time

more for your business

Explore Effective Business Network

Find a group

View all locations and meeting details

Meet the members

Browse our digital members magazine

Business Resources

Journals, planners, and practical tools

Insights & Articles

Read blogs written by our members

A growing community of local business owners

Find your nearest group and come along as a guest

The best way to understand EBN is to experience it. Find a local group, book a visit, and see if it’s right for you.

effective business network

Local groups.

Real connections.

Business that goes somewhere.

Networking meetings near me
Is FSB Membership worth it

Find a local group

Essex

Greater London

Hertfordshire

Suffolk

Norfolk

get in touch

Call us

01245 939 256

WhatsApp us

07710 545 655

Email us

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Useful information

Effective Business Network Ltd

Company No. 08983605

ICO: ZA090248

Registered Address

85 Great Portland Street

First Floor, London W1W 7LT

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