Thinking of visiting ONLE?
Meet friendly business owners and founders with space to build genuine, mutually valuable relationships. All without leaving your desk.
Our online meetings are relaxed and pressure-free. No sales pitches or forced referrals.
Just 90 minutes of meeting and networking with “people who like people”
What could you gain from visiting ONLE?
“We owe our business success to networking. It’s the most time- and cost-efficient way to find business opportunities. And because we’re exclusively online, the reach of our network is limitless.”
Kelly and James West,
founders of ONLE Networking
At your first ONLE meeting, you'll meet friendly business owners and founders who are genuinely interested in getting to know you and your business.
You'll have the opportunity to make new connections, exchange ideas, learn from other people's experiences and discover opportunities you might never have found on your own.
And because ONLE is built around relationships rather than sales pitches, you can relax, be yourself and enjoy the conversation. You might meet a future client, collaborator, supplier or simply someone who understands the challenges of running a business.
“What happens during a meeting?”
Discover the format and what to expect here.
Or, if you're ready to meet us, find a meeting and book your first visit for just £5 using code ONLEHELLO.
What makes ONLE different from other business networks?
• No pressure to sell or refer
Forget sales pitches, referral quotas and awkward obligations. At ONLE, you can relax, be yourself and concentrate on getting to know people.
• Real relationships, not just business opportunities
Good networking leads to new clients. But it offers much more. At ONLE, you'll meet people who share ideas, give support, and introduce opportunities. And crucially, understand the challenges of running a business.
• Meet people beyond your local area
All our meetings are online, so you can connect with business owners and founders from across the UK, Ireland and the States. With no one excluded based on location, all our members become part of your network.
• Networking that fits around your life
No travelling, parking or expensive breakfasts. Just 90 minutes at your desk, meeting people you might never otherwise encounter.
Grow your network, not your carbon footprint. Or waistline!
• No category restrictions
We don't limit membership to one person per profession. Or enforce rules that get in the way of running a business. You're free to meet, collaborate and build relationships with the people you build rapport with.
• Flexible, affordable membership
Membership is £45 per month, with no joining fee or long-term contract. That includes your regular regional meeting, nine additional all-member events each month and access to our wider community.
Don’t just take our word for it!
Here’s what our members think:
What happens during ONLE meetings?
ONLE meetings take place on Zoom and last 90 minutes. They're friendly, relaxed and structured to help you get to know other business owners.
As well as the Zoom link, you'll receive a list of attendees beforehand, so you can see who you'll be meeting. Once you join, your host will welcome you, explain the format and guide you through the meeting.
Here's what to expect:
Introduce yourself
We start with introductions. Tell everyone a little about yourself, your business and what makes you different. There's no need to prepare a sales pitch or worry about being put on the spot. Your host will guide you, and you'll get to hear about everyone else too.
Talks: business conversation
Each month we explore a different business topic, from marketing and networking to wellbeing and personal development. We'll share some ideas from our ONLE Talks series, then open up the conversation. You're welcome to contribute your experiences, ask questions or simply listen.
…After the meeting
Networking doesn’t begin and end at the networking meeting. Take time to follow up with the people you meet. Use the attendee sheet provided to connect with people online. Send emails. Like people’s pages. Connect with them on LinkedIn. Show an interest in others and they are more likely to show interest in you. This is the way to start building your network.
Want to build an extended network, learn new skills, get ideas and business opportunities and be part of a community that looks out for each other? If yes, you’ll fit right in!
There’s no obligation to join - you are very welcome to visit to see if ONLE is right for you. Click on the meeting calendar below to find a meeting time that fits your schedule:
You’ll be welcomed and guided through the meeting by one of our hosts.
Have a
one-to-one
Your host will introduce you to another attendee in a private Zoom breakout room for a relaxed, 10-minute conversation. It's a chance to learn about each other's businesses, discover common ground and start building a relationship. Think of it as having a coffee together!
Your second business 1-2-1
This is another chance to get to know someone on the call during your second breakout room. Again, you have 10 minutes to learn about each other and enjoy talking.
ONLE Actions
The ‘I ONLE..’ section of the meeting is your opportunity to share what you’ve contributed to the network - perhaps a referral or an offer of help. If you’re new to the network or have nothing to share, no problem - we’ll just move on. We do not track or time this section so there is no pressure.
Want to see how ONLE can help your business?
Still got questions? Learn about our membership pricing and benefits, or check out our FAQ.