FSB networking at Reigate & Banstead Civic offices

New Surrey Networking Event – Now in Reigate!

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new venue in our Surrey events calendar in partnership with “Your Partnership networking group”

Join us at Reigate Town Hall for a morning of connection, conversation, and collaboration.

Whether you’re an established business or just starting out, this informal yet focused event offers a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, gain visibility, and tap into the local business community.

You’ll also hear the latest news, updates, and insights on the support available to small businesses – including grants, initiatives, and services that could benefit your business right now.

Event Agenda:

8:00 AM – Arrival with tea & coffee

8:30 AM – Keynote speaker presentation- Tim Peniston-Bird – The Power of Authentic LinkedIn Engagement: Building a Pipeline of Natural Business Leads

8:45 AM – Round-the-room introductions – share your business

9:00 AM – Open networking

Event Details:

Free to attend – everyone welcome

Free parking available until 10:00 AM

Fully accessible venue

Booking essential – this is a ticketed event

We look forward to welcoming you and hearing about your business, your aspirations, and how the FSB and local partners can support your growth.

Secure your place today and be part of Reigate’s newest business networking opportunity!

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

 Castlefield Road Reigate, Surrey RH2 0SH United Kingdom

Speaker

The Power of Authentic LinkedIn Engagement: Building a Pipeline of Natural Business Leads

LinkedIn is the world’s most powerful professional networking platform – giving you access to over 1 billion business people. Yet, many businesses struggle to generate meaningful leads because they rely on outdated, sales-heavy tactics that alienate potential clients. Instead of spammy outreach, a strategic, value-driven approach fosters authentic connections and positions you as a trusted authority. This presentation outlines a proven method for engaging your ideal clients on LinkedIn, ensuring that when they are ready to buy, you are top of mind.

Tim Peniston‑Bird is a British entrepreneur and expert in sales incentives and lead generation strategies.

Tim’s career spans over 30 years. Since 1990, he has engineered high-impact channel and customer strategies for well-known global brands such as BMW, Microsoft, Honda, Procter & Gamble, GE, Wella, Acer, and others.

His work is recognised for delivering remarkable outcomes—programmes under his leadership have repeatedly achieved sales increases ranging from 47% to 900%, with return-on-investment multiples of 20× to 40×

In addition to incentive programme delivery, Tim is a seasoned lead generation expert. He helps businesses—from solo entrepreneurs to multinationals—unlock value within their networks to generate consistent, high-quality client conversations.

His approach leverages LinkedIn, PR and face to face networking and events – aiming to drive 20–40 meaningful client discussions per month through structured outreach and engagement tied into broader sales and marketing pipelines.