Swindon Breakfast

A Networking Group for Exceptional Local Businesses

The Sterling Swindon Breakfast Group is part of the Sterling Networks groups —a hand-picked collective of high-calibre businesses committed to working together, building meaningful relationships, and driving consistent, high-quality referrals.

Our breakfast meetings offer more than just structured networking. They create an environment where trusted connections are formed, strategic partnerships flourish, and business growth is a shared mission

Our Swindon Breakfast Networking Group meets every other Wednesday at 7.30am till 9.30am and is focused on building genuine long lasting business relationships.  With  a one seat policy and by invitation only we ensure every meeting is full of energy and very productive.  

Your initial visit to the meeting is £19.99+vat and you can find the next available date and how to book below.

Group Leader: Karen Lees-Nicholson

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our Swindon Breakfast business networking group.

I am Karen Lees-Nicholson, and as the group leader I would like to welcome you to our meeting. I hold the financial adviser seat in the group and have met rigorous criteria relating to professional qualifications and ethical good practice so my clients can be confident they are dealing with someone, who always puts their needs first.

Having a career that has spanned 30 + years in financial services, I have found that being visible and engaging in conversations is key to opening opportunities … my mantra is ‘activity creates business!’ Networking allows you to do this with likeminded people, expanding your contacts and opening new doors. It’s all about building out your network through qualified referrals.

The atmosphere at our meetings is friendly yet professional, meaning members are more relaxed to start those crucial conversations. However, we get to know each other’s businesses on a deeper level outside the group meetings via 1 to 1s. It’s always fascinating how members have chosen and crafted their businesses and who they know. From this genuine desire to find out more and helping each other, long lasting working relationships flourish between our members.

We are a one seat per profession group, so you know that when you promote your business and ideas your voice represents the opportunities in that field, not only to those in the room but to their wider contacts too.

I would love you to come and experience a fresh new of networking and growing your business.  You’ll get a very warm welcome as a visitor to Swindon Breakfast Group.

As a group, we meet every other Wednesday where you can enjoy an exciting meeting followed with a buffet breakfast, alongside plenty of excellent spaces for one-to-one catch-ups.

Why Join the Swindon Breakfast Group?

  • Expand your network with purpose-driven professionals
  • Complimentary training to boost your networking results
  • Be part of a professional environment with like-minded leaders
  • Build relationships that go beyond business transactions

What Makes a Sterling Network Group Different?

We are building a group of outstanding, high-integrity professionals in Swindon and the Wiltshire area, each representing their sector exclusively. Our focus is on quality, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Sterling isn’t just a network—it’s a business community. Our members are passionate about helping others succeed as much as they are about growing their own business.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re a high-quality business in the Swindon area and ready to take your networking and referrals to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Register to visit a meeting today
Experience what sets our Sterling Swindon Breakfast apart

“I look forward to welcoming you to our great group!”

Location

The group meets at the Leonardo Hotel Swindon.  The meeting fee to attend is £19.99 plus VAT and to book and confirm your place click the link below and choose the date you wish to attend.

You can find information on nearest car parks here – 

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An insight into our morning

7:30am

Meeting begins

Meeting begins with a tea, coffee, water or juice and 15 minutes informal networking.

7:30am

7:45am

Welcome & Education Slot

The formal part of the meeting will start at 7.45am with the welcome and introductions by the Group Leader followed by an informational education slot delivered by a member.

7:45am

8:00am

60-second round

This is an opportunity for each member and guest to introduce themselves and their business, defining the kinds of referrals and any particular introductions they currently seek.

8:00am

8.25am

Engine Room break

This is the crucial part of our meetings providing a great opportunity to connect and arrange ‘one to one’ appointments with businesses you would like to know more about. At the same time a chance to refill your drinks.

8.25am

8.35am

Member presentation

This is a great platform where members describe their business more fully. Provides an opportunity for the group to understand the nature and direction of your business. Brilliant for new projects and new ideas. Invaluable!

8.35am

8.50am

Activity Round

The ‘activity round’ comes next. This is when members and guests are invited to summarise referrals made and received, give thanks to other members and guests, describe any ‘one-to-one’ meetings held outside the breakfast meeting and share any latest news.

8.50am

9.00am

Breakfast

Traditional cooked breakfast, or depending on location a vegetarian option, plus pastries or fruit.

9.00am

9.30am

Meeting closes

Meeting closes, but you’re welcome to stay on for extra networking and discussions.

9.30am

Frequently Asked Questions

We encourage you to attend at least twice to make sure that Sterling is right for you. You can visit more than one group following your first visit - all we ask is you call Sterling HQ to check that there is no clash of industry category.

Single seat category means that we only allow one person from each industry sector in each group. In some groups, professionals from similar industries collaborate and gain mutual benefit.

You will pay an initial cost to visit the group as per our booking link above. 

There is then an annual membership to join the group which secures the seat and confirms your seat category.

In your first year there is a small admin charge to set you up as a member and welcome you to the group and we will confirm all your added Member Benefits.

Each month there is monthly meeting fee to attend which is paid by DD and collected each month by GoCardless to cover the meeting fees.

There may be other Sterling groups in your area that have your industry category available and do speak to the group leader or Sterling HQ. Often businesses can collaborate even when they may, on first sight, seem to be in the same industry.

Yes. Many of our members join more than one group. Sometimes a breakfast and lunchtime group in the same area.

Yes. Each application is carefully considered by Sterling HQ and our local group leader. We like to make sure there are no competitive clashes and that every member is going fit well with the group.

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