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Utrecht. This Thursday. Don't miss it. 🐝

Guest expert Steve Mulroy (Táin Bó Marketing Consulting) is breaking down Marketing Without the Guesswork.

➔ The six foundational elements every small business needs
➔ How to build a plan around your own objectives, not a template
➔ Real conversations, real connections, a room full of people building something

This isn't a sit-and-listen workshop. Here's what actually happens in the room:
➔ Timed, guided intros — so you know exactly who's there and what they do, no awkward small talk required
➔ Networking breakouts — proper conversations in smaller groups, not just business cards and a quick hello
➔ A space to share what's coming up — your own events, offers, or things you're working on

Grab your spot here, last few tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/sep-2026-buzz-utrecht-w-steve-mulroy-marketing-without-the-guesswork-tickets-1999499702435

🐝 Meet Local Bee Steve Mulroy! 🐝

Most B2B tech companies don't have a marketing problem.
They have a "marketing that looks good but doesn't actually work" problem. 😬
That's where Steve comes in. ✨

With 27 years of experience across national, regional, and global roles, Steve helps B2B tech companies build marketing engines that drive real results — not just activity.

He works with tech vendors, resellers, ISVs, and solution integrators who know their marketing needs fixing, don't have the bandwidth to fix it, and are tired of "strategy" that never turns into revenue.

Sound familiar? 👀
Steve works at two levels:
✔️ Strategic — roadmaps, planning, and go-to-market strategy
✔️ Tactical — campaigns, content, and ex*****on that actually generates leads

No fluff. No overcomplication.
Just marketing that connects activity to outcomes.

He doesn't just tell you what to do — he helps you build something that works long-term. And that's exactly the kind of thinking we love at The Hive. 💛

The Hive is growing and we're not slowing down after the summer.
We're building momentum this autumn. 🐝

📣 Want to be surrounded by people who think like this?
We meet online twice a week plus in-person events across the Netherlands.

👇 Find out more about membership here: https://ww.buzzbusinessnetworking.eu/memberships

What a week! 💛

We’ve had such a value-packed few days in Rotterdam and Leiden, bringing people together to learn, share ideas and get some things done.

We were delighted to welcome Esraa, who joined us all the way from Scotland to talk about how to get found with AI.

There was lots to think about, lots of practical advice, and plenty of those “oh, I hadn’t thought about it like that!” moments.

We also spent a half day getting stuck into social media planning.
Rather than just talking about what we should be doing on social media, we took the time to actually step back, look at what we’re doing, share ideas and make a plan.

And that’s one of my favourite things about getting together in person. You get out of your usual routine, have a chance to talk things through with other people, and actually make some progress.

A huge thank you to Esraa for making the trip from Scotland, and to everyone who joined us in Rotterdam and Leiden. You made the week what it was. 🥰

Here are a few photos from the week 📸
And we’re not slowing down next week!

We’ve got:
💻 Two online co-working and brainstorming sessions
📋 A free DAFT webinar
☕ And a meet-up in Utrecht

Are you joining us?
Find out more here: https://buzzbusinessnetworking.eu/

🐝 Next up in our DAFT Visa series

This time we're hearing from one of our own — a Hive community member sharing her real experience with the DAFT visa.

Richelle will talk through how she chose the Netherlands, what the DAFT process really looked like, and what it was like moving before her business was even off the ground.
Not a legal seminar, just an honest, unfiltered account from someone who's lived it.

We'll cover:
Richelle's experience with the DAFT visa process
How she chose the Netherlands as her destination
The reality of moving before your business had started
Lessons learned along the way

Considering the DAFT visa yourself, or know someone who is? This free webinar is worth a spot on your calendar.

👉 Book your free spot: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/daft-visa-moving-without-your-business-started-tickets-1999663363951

🐝 1 WEEK TO GO!

Next Monday, 14 September, we're joined by guest speaker Paula Washington for "The Encore Reset."

If you're mid-pivot, rebuilding after a setback, or just feel ready for what's next — this session is for you.

Paula will walk us through her E.N.C.O.R.E. Framework™:
E — Exit with Intention
N — Navigate What's Next
C — Commitment + Communication = Authentic Connections
O — Opportunity
R — Relevance
E — Excellence

It's all about closing one chapter with intention and building the next one with confidence.

📅 Mon 14 Sept 🕒 3–4 PM CEST 💻 Online, open to all

We'd love to see you there!

🎟️ Grab your spot — book your ticket on Eventbrite now: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/sep-2026-buzz-networking-online-w-paula-washington-the-encore-reset-tickets-1997844277013