Cognates

10/06/2024

Hey all, hope all is well with you. Following on from our 'Accountancy Tips' Presentations on 4th and 6th June 2024 to both online Cognates groups, thought we would just post to the Cognates Group our Contact Details.....just in case you or anyone else you know, thinks they may need some accountancy help.

24/04/2024

I like to sometimes look at my caseload and identify some patterns in the lending market.

Based on this I am really keen to help the following client at the moment:

- Trading business - maybe going between 5-10 years

- Purchased their own commercial premises (or a much larger residential property) pre COVID when things were going well

- Since lockdown, it has been a lot tougher and now they need to either refinance their commercial unit or raise some money to get back on top of cash flow

- Despite this, there is an excellent business underneath it all and great future prospects as well as a lot of confidence from the business owner about the next 2/3 years.

With a client like this there are potentially several options
1) Refinance the existing assets to raise more finance
2) An unsecured business loan
3) Raise funds against future receipts such as invoices or card payments

If you know anyone in this kind of position then please put them in touch for a free chat :)

[email protected]

JB Commercial Finance sources Funding Solutions for business development and commercial property. Refinancing, Bridging Finance, Commercial Mortgages.

15/04/2024

Stop making excuses & book Japan! 🌸🏯🗾

I can curate the most incredible itinerary for you & in this week’s episode of The Travel Podcast listen now as Holly shares their insights to get you truly in the mood.

Check out our latest podcast episode 👇

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ddf97601-8803-461a-ae93-367db87dc57e

28/02/2024

We had a great meeting yesterday with the 'Education slot' being taken by our visitor, the prospective parliamentary candidate for North West Leicestershire.

Thanks for joining us Craig! Great to see you and hear about the story of Stealth in Coalville and your recent involvement in politics.

If anyone would like more information about our online networking group, send us a message! We'd love to see you.

16/02/2024

We'd love you to join us to network on line!

Take a peek at our website to see if this is right for you! We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, every other week, from 10.00am - 11.30am.

👉If you have any queries, give us a call on 01530 560177 or email us on mailto:[email protected] 😉

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09/02/2024

Our Tuesday and Thursday members are eagerly looking for a Human Resource (HR) representative to join their networking groups. 📚

An excellent opportunity awaits HR professionals to expand their business and foster valuable business relationships.

Secure your FREE visit to any of our meeting days and take the first step toward business growth and meaningful connections. 🤝

👉 https://www.cognates.network/
HRNetworking

05/02/2024

Running a business can often feel like a solo journey. Cognates is here to reshape that experience! 🧩

We're dedicated to providing valuable support to businesses, fostering connections with fellow business owners beyond just survival.

Join our community in the East & West Midlands, where collaboration and shared goals thrive. 😃
If you haven't attended our meeting's yet, let's change that.

Reach out to book your complimentary meeting today and discover a network of support waiting for you. 👇

https://www.cognates.network/join-now

01/02/2024

Top networking tip ‼️

Build strong relationships

In networking, invest your time in cultivating genuine relationships. Focus on the quality of connections rather than the quantity. 💼

Listen actively, understand others' needs, and offer help. 👂
Cultivating genuine relationships fosters trust, often leading to valuable opportunities and collaborations. 🤝

30/01/2024

Are you a solicitor? 👨‍💼
We are currently seeking a dedicated professional to join our esteemed Tuesday and Thursday groups at Cognates.

Engage in our inclusive networking events to effectively showcase your business and cultivate meaningful professional relationships. 💬

Attend one of our meetings at no cost and experience firsthand the exceptional opportunities our events provide.

👉 https://www.cognates.network/

29/01/2024

LADIES 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

Date for your diary !!!

Wednesday 31st January • 7:30pm

A FREE, 30 minute virtual menopause info evening - sharing amazing info about our well woman range and how it can help with the symptoms of menopause.

Whether you are pre menopausal (or have daughters who are), in peri menopause or full blown menopause - you’ll hear about the great supplements we have that can help you or a loved one.

It is guest invite only with limited space on a zoom video platform.

Drop me a message or like this post and I’ll make sure I send you the link 😘

26/01/2024

Join us for our upcoming meetings on the 30th January and 1st February. 💼

Join businesses from around the Midlands and form a part of our online networking groups. 🖥️

Sign up here 👉 https://www.cognates.network/join-now

23/01/2024

2024 has started with lots of deals on my desk.

As I often do, I like to give a flavour of these to see if there is anyone else around who might benefit from a conversation with me:

1) A main dealership manager who wishes to buy an existing garage for a million. He has the experience and the knowledge but we are working out a way to overcome his lack of sufficient deposit.

Current potential solutions include deferred consideration, staged payments, additional personal security, or an outside investor.

2) A children's day nursery owner looking to buy her existing commercial freehold. This will save her approx £300 a month compared to the rent she is currently paying plus give her the security of owning the premises rather than the risk of having to move when her lease expires.

3) Helping an existing client purchase his current trading premises. To complicate matters, he no longer wants to trade from there but has a lease in place for a tenant. To further complicate matters he has a history of adverse credit.

Despite this, we can find a lender to help with the purchase with a view to getting his 'house in order' in the next two years to enable a move to a lower-cost lender.

It's a very challenging market at the moment and it's pretty essential to get the advice of a specialist broker before borrowing money for your business or property project (but I would say that)

If any of these ring a bell or you want to chat anything through feel free to call on 07722432128 or email [email protected]

JB Commercial Finance sources Funding Solutions for business development and commercial property. Refinancing, Bridging Finance, Commercial Mortgages.

22/01/2024

At Cognates, our goal is to establish inclusive and enjoyable business networking communities. 💻

🤝 Our members not only facilitate job opportunities for each other but also experience personal and professional growth in a relaxed environment.

Every meeting provides a friendly atmosphere, emphasising relationship-building with the core principle of 'How can we help you?' 😃

Interested in experiencing a meeting firsthand? Secure your FREE session today.

https://www.cognates.network/join-now

20/01/2024

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18/01/2024

Cognates networking sessions are consistently held in a virtual format. 🖥️

We prioritise convenience for our members, ensuring easy access without the need to step out of your office or home for face-to-face meetings.

Reach out today to schedule your complimentary meeting and become part of our network of business owners. 👇

https://www.cognates.network/join-now

16/01/2024

And we're back... Another fantastic meeting on the books! 🌐
It was great connecting with all of you and kicking off the new year on a positive note.

Thanks to everyone who joined us. 🙏

👉If you know of anyone who might like to get involved in time for the next meeting, don't hesitate get in touch. 😃

https://www.cognates.network/

15/01/2024

✈️THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T USE A TRAVEL AGENT✈️

NUMBER 1 🤩

You spent the first day of your holidays trying to locate your luggage.

It’s true the airline can quite often misplace your luggage these things happen, but instead of you wasting your first day of your holiday having a frustrating conversation with the airline let us do it while you set up by the pool with a cocktail.

FYI- here are a few travel agent tips to help avoid your luggage getting lost and how to get it back to you as quickly as possible.

🧳Remove any old airline tags and stickers, they will only confuse the luggage handlers unnecessarily and ensure you only have one destination on your bag.

🧳Check-in early accidents happen when things are rushed this also applies to your bag getting onto your plane.

🧳Remove any loose straps from your bag, they can get stuck in conveyor belts meaning your bag doesn’t even make it onto the flight in the first place.

🧳Use a smart luggage tag, we can track everything these days on our phones so why not our luggage, if you can tell the airline where your bag has ended up it will be easier and quicker for them to get it back to you.

🧳Pack your essentials in your carry on, that way you have at least enough on you to get through a day until hopefully you are reunited with your bag.

🧳Put your contact info inside your bag as well, that way if the details on the outside are ripped off while in transit, the airline can contact you from your details inside the bag.

🧳Get a distinct luggage tag, as some of our customers know we often give you a gift of a personalised luggage tag as a thank you for booking with us. It makes it easier to know which is your bag when 12 black suitcases all the same come round the carousel, and prevents someone else grabbing your bag by mistake.

🧳Take a photo of the outside and the contents, the photo of the outside can help the airline find it quicker if they know what they are looking for. The photos of the contents is for a worse case scenario if they can’t locate your bag for you to claim on your insurance they will need proof of what was in your bag. This will speed up your claim and help prove the value of the contents.

27/12/2023

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27/12/2023

Now that we are all here together, let’s make sure we are all connected.
Can everyone pop their links to LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram if you have a business page so we can all support each other.

18/12/2023

Cognates networking group is ramping up to 2024 - we will be looking for a selective few people to join our groups in a few categories, watch out over the coming weeks to see if you could fit the bill...

In the meantime, our lovely members will be posting about themselves and what they have coming up for the new year.

WATCH THIS SPACE!

22/11/2022

IT'S TOMORROW!!!

The BIG Online Meeting, 10am. Anyone who hasn't yet registered please jump on the link here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85608805253

See you in the morning :-)

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02/11/2022

The Cognates BIG Meeting....23 November - ONLINE - join businesses across the Midlands to network and gain more connections. Sign up NOW https://tinyurl.com/3afvkbrs

15/04/2022

Do you want to join a caring team of professionals, make friends, tap into everyone's experience, AND grow your business?

We cap our groups to ensure a quality team that fully understands how to help each other.

Visit one of our Cognates groups for FREE. You’ll love it…

13/04/2022

At Cognates we work together as a team.

You’ll get help, support, advice, more work, and even more so, friendship from all of our members.

We don't aim to be too big, as the quality of our relationships is more important than quantity, but we do have some positions available.

If you are serious about growing your business and are interested in visiting for free, please get in touch.

12/04/2022

At Cognates we always end the meeting with positive stories that have happened to ourselves and our businesses.

It’s a really great way to see how the businesses inside the groups have all gelled together, and how they help to support each other and their business’ visions.

If you would like to visit any of our groups and meet the teams, please don't hesitate to get in touch