BNI Prince Imperial Chislehurst

09/10/2026

You could assume we are like any other BNI chapter…..

But…..

You would be mistaken 🤭

However…..

We do take business very seriously….

It’s just ourselves that we don’t!

06/10/2026

🌟 This Friday's Featured Member: James Moore, Star Boilers

This week at BNI Prince Imperial, we're excited to hear from James Moore of Star Boilers.

James provides professional plumbing and heating services across South East London and Kent, helping customers with everything from boiler repairs and servicing to new installations and heating solutions.

A featured presentation is one of the most valuable opportunities available to BNI members. It gives members the chance to share more about their business, explain who they work best with, and help the chapter identify referral opportunities that can genuinely help their business grow.

The more we know about James and his services, the more effectively we can become an extension of his sales team.

We can't wait to learn more about Star Boilers and how we can help connect James with homeowners, landlords, businesses and property professionals who need his expertise.

Find out more: 👉 Visit Star Boilers

05/10/2026

🌟 Feature Presentation Friday: Binal Shah, Concept Claim Solutions Bromley

This week, we're excited to welcome Binal Shah from Concept Claim Solutions as our Feature Presentation speaker.

When property owners face damage caused by water leaks, floods, fires, storms or subsidence, dealing with insurance claims can be overwhelming. Binal works directly for the policyholder, helping to manage the claims process, negotiate with insurers and support clients from initial assessment through to restoration.

One of the greatest benefits of BNI membership is the opportunity to deliver a Feature Presentation. It gives members the chance to dive deeper into their business, showcase their expertise and help fellow members understand exactly who they are looking to meet.

This week's presentation promises to give us valuable insight into:

🏡 Who should be introducing Binal
🏡 Common insurance claim challenges property owners face
🏡 How early intervention can make a difference
🏡 Referral opportunities for homeowners, landlords and commercial property owners

We look forward to learning more and becoming even stronger advocates for her business.

I wanted to formally introduce myself—I’m Binal Shah from Concept C...

02/10/2026

Yes, there are silly faces. Yes, these are your new BNI Prince Imperial Leadership Team and Committee Members. And yes, we're still trusted to pass over £6 million worth of business between us!

One of the biggest misconceptions about networking is that it has to be stiff, formal and awkward.

We believe the opposite.

When people build genuine relationships, enjoy each other's company and have a laugh along the way, business becomes easier, referrals become stronger and partnerships last longer.

Congratulations to our new leadership team. We can't wait to see what this year brings.

And if you've ever wondered what a BNI meeting is really like, perhaps it's time to come and see for yourself.

14/08/2026

This morning, we heard from Scott at Target Damp, who shared how the company’s 40 years of experience helps property owners tackle a wide range of damp and building-related problems.

Their services include:

🏠 TD Thermal Dry – an effective solution for tackling mould issues
🧱 Basement conversions
🪵 Treatment of rot and wood-boring insects
🏢 Silicone rendering for building exteriors

For added peace of mind, Target Damp also provides a 10-year guarantee on its work.

A really informative presentation—thank you, Scott!

22/06/2026

📸 Last Friday we heard from Michael Cockerham our chapter’s multi-award-winning photographer and 24-year Prince Imperial member.

As is often the case when Michael delivers an 8-minute presentation, it’s difficult to keep your attention on what he’s saying because, as an audience, we’re all drawn to the screen beside him displaying his work. (His images are considerably more interesting than his voice too…)

Jokes aside, as the photos show, Michael’s work is exceptional. Whether he’s photographing people, businesses, events or commercial projects, his ability to capture the right moment, emotion and tell a story through an image is clear to see. If you get the opportunity to speak with him, he’ll happily talk at length about the art of capturing not just a photograph, but a feeling.

One of the things that stands out about Michael is his versatility. He works comfortably across a wide range of commercial and private commissions, consistently producing high-quality images that help clients showcase their businesses, products, people and special occasions.

Rather than me attempting to describe his work, I’d encourage you to take a look for yourself. His photographs really do speak for themselves.

📷 If you’re looking for a professional photographer who combines creativity, technical expertise and years of experience, Michael is well worth a conversation.

🌐 michaelcockerham.com

12/06/2026

🌟 Weekly Spotlight: Ryan from RCB Window Cleaning Services 🌟

This week, we shone the spotlight on Ryan from RCB Window Cleaning Services, one of our newest members, who gave us a fantastic insight into the wide range of specialist cleaning services his team provides.

Whilst many people think of window cleaning as simply keeping glass sparkling, Ryan demonstrated that RCB operates on a completely different level, supporting commercial, industrial and domestic clients with a variety of access solutions and specialist cleaning services.

Their services include:

🪟 Commercial and domestic window cleaning
🧗 Rope access and abseiling cleaning
🏢 High-level internal cleaning for warehouses, retail units and commercial premises
🚧 Cradle and MEWP access cleaning
💦 External pressure washing
🏢 Internal office partition cleaning
🏠 Domestic gutter cleaning
🚁 Drone surveys to assess and report on building condition

What really stood out was RCB’s commitment to quality and professionalism. Every visit is completed to an exceptionally high standard, with streak-free results and post-visit reports provided as standard.

✅ Fully insured
✅ Flexible scheduling to minimise disruption
✅ Responsible cleaning methods using purified water and low-chemical solutions
✅ Detailed reporting and excellent customer service

Ryan is particularly keen to connect with facilities managers, property managers, managing agents, commercial landlords and business owners responsible for maintaining buildings and premises.

A brilliant presentation and a great addition to the chapter. Thanks Ryan! 👏

22/05/2026

This morning at BNI Prince Imperial, we had a brilliant 8-minute presentation from Vincent Curry of Receipts & Rewards 📱🎯

Vincent spoke about how businesses can use digital loyalty solutions to strengthen relationships with existing customers and encourage repeat business, all without customers needing to hand over lots of personal data. A simple QR code system allows customers to collect loyalty rewards quickly and easily, while keeping privacy front and centre 🔒

Some really interesting statistics shared this morning:

📊 It can be 5–25x more expensive to win a new customer than retain an existing one📊 Businesses have a 60–70% chance of selling to an existing customer, compared to a much lower chance with brand new customers📊 Customers will often actively change their spending habits to maximise loyalty rewards and benefits

Vincent also demonstrated how businesses can:✅ Send offers, vouchers and messages directly to loyal customers✅ Reward people who refer their business✅ Encourage more Google reviews through automated review requests✅ Even fully white-label the platform with their own branding and App Store presence 📲

The platform is ideal for businesses such as:☕ Coffee shops💇 Hairdressers & beauty salons🛍️ Small retailers🏪 Wholesalers supplying hospitality businesses

Special mentions included businesses such as Clumsy Goat Coffee, Capital Coffee Roasters and Absolute Hair & Beauty as great examples of the types of businesses that could benefit from the platform.

A really engaging presentation and a great reminder that looking after existing customers is often the smartest form of marketing 👏

18/05/2026

🏡 A brilliant 8-minute presentation on Friday from Richard Bould at Jennings and Barrett.

Most people in BNI know Richard and the team for their hugely successful Block & Estate Management division, which has helped make Richard a multi-million pound giver within BNI 👏

But this week, the focus was on their Property Sales service… and some of the stats genuinely made the room sit up and listen 👀

📈 Properties sold with J&B are typically on the market for just 68 days
📉 by comparison local average with competitors is 201 days

💷 Average asking price achieved: 101%
✅ Less than 2% fall-through rate

Richard also explained how Jennings & Barrett have adapted with the times, moving beyond traditional platforms like Rightmove and embracing video-based social media marketing to help properties stand out and reach the right buyers faster 🎥📱

It’s clear that combining modern marketing techniques with strong local knowledge and a proactive team is delivering some seriously impressive results.

Thanks Richard for a really insightful presentation!

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01/05/2026

Great to hear from Filip at Silver Frog Property this morning 👏

In his 8-minute presentation, Filip gave us a behind-the-scenes look at one of his recent development projects in SE6 🏡 and it was a brilliant example of turning problems into profit.

This wasn’t a straightforward job… far from it:
⚠️ A tricky flying freehold
⚠️ Issues with rising damp
⚠️ An illegal rear extension
⚠️ Planning use complications

Plenty there to put most people off… but not Filip 💪

Through clever thinking and a strategic redesign, he transformed the property into a studio flat + a small HMO, unlocking far greater value than the original layout 💡

It’s a great reminder that with the right expertise, even the most challenging properties can become real opportunities.

👉 If you know any property owners who are:
• Struggling with complex property issues
• Sitting on underperforming assets
• Looking to maximise value before a sale

Filip is definitely someone worth connecting with 🤝