About us
Welcome to The Business Social - we host friendly and informal networking events for business owners, freelancers, solopreneurs, and SMEs in Nottingham, Sheffield, and soon Lincoln.
We're not about overwhelm, crowds, cliques, or the pressure to rustle up a 60-second pitch and referrals at the drop of a hat.
We're about relaxed networking at your own pace, being part of a friendly and supportive community, and broadening your business social circle and reach.
Check out the following events:
- Networking Brunch - a relaxed business mingle with a delicious brunch
- Notworking Business Lunch Break - a dedicated lunch to get you away from the grind
- Business Clinic & Mastermind - collaboration, peer support, and lunch
- The Small Biz Xmas Shindig - absolutely not to be missed!
We offer quality over quantity, so the most of our networking events are capped at 25-30 businesses. We're non-membership too, which means new people for you to meet every single time - in fact, we welcome, on average, 60% new people to every event.
Although we're not a paid membership, we require you to register your business with us. This allows you to book tickets to our events, and easily keep track of your connections after an event.
We hope to see you soon :-)
The Business Social
Upcoming events
15
- £30.00
Networking Brunch SHEFFIELD | July 2026 | Networking Event
Brocco on the Park, Ecclesall road, Sheffield, GBJoin local Sheffield & South Yorkshire businesses for a delicious Networking Brunch at The Business Social's relaxed & informal networking event for freelancers, small businesses & SMEs.
Your ticket includes:
- entrance to the event
- informal networking
- hot drink on arrival
- a delicious brunch
- a chilled morning away from your inbox
The Business Social is here to help you:
- make new connections
- socialise with like-minded people
- network in the most informal way possible
- build on existing relationships
- have a bloody nice time
Find out more and book your ticket via The Business Social website
1 attendee 
Not-Working Business Lunch Break NOTTINGHAM | July 2026 | Networking Event
Passan's, Bombay Delicatessen, 22-26 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FF, Nottingham, GBJoin local Nottinghamshire businesses for our Not-Working Business Lunch Break at Passan's in Nottingham.
Perfect for freelancers, small businesses & SMEs who want a couple of hours away from the grind.
Your ticket includes:
- entrance to the event
- informal networking over lunch
- access to attendee details after the event
The Business Social is here to help you:
- make new connections
- socialise with like-minded people
- network in the most informal way possible
- build on existing relationships
- have a bloody nice time
Find out more and book your ticket via The Business Social website
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1 attendee- £30.00
Networking Brunch NOTTINGHAM | July 2026 | Networking Event
The Botanist Bar & Restaurant West Bridgford, 40 Bridgford Road, Nottingham, GBJoin local Nottinghamshire businesses for a delicious Networking Brunch at The Business Social's relaxed & informal networking event for freelancers, small businesses & SMEs.
Your ticket includes:
- entrance to the event
- informal networking
- hot drink on arrival
- a delicious brunch
- a chilled morning away from your inbox
The Business Social is here to help you:
- make new connections
- socialise with like-minded people
- network in the most informal way possible
- build on existing relationships
- have a bloody nice time
Find out more and book your ticket via The Business Social website
2 attendees - £30.00
Networking Brunch SHEFFIELD | August 2026 | Networking Event
Brocco on the Park, Ecclesall road, Sheffield, GBJoin local Sheffield & South Yorkshire businesses for a delicious Networking Brunch at The Business Social's relaxed & informal networking event for freelancers, small businesses & SMEs.
Your ticket includes:
- entrance to the event
- informal networking
- hot drink on arrival
- a delicious brunch
- a chilled morning away from your inbox
The Business Social is here to help you:
- make new connections
- socialise with like-minded people
- network in the most informal way possible
- build on existing relationships
- have a bloody nice time
Find out more and book your ticket via The Business Social website
1 attendee
Past events
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