Oct 2025 Buzz Business Networking Meet Up – Leiden

Please note: if you require a travel visa we don't provide a letter of invitation for this or any events.

🐝 Buzz Business Networking – #JoinTheHive

For Busy Solo Business Owners, Freelancers & Sole Traders

Running a small business can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re doing everything yourself. Buzz Business Networking provides a friendly, no-fluff space for you to connect, learn, and grow.

This monthly meetup is designed to:
✅ Help you meet like-minded business owners
✅ Spark new ideas and collaborations
✅ Learn practical tips you can apply right away
✅ Feel less isolated and more supported

🌟 This Month’s Expert Session

Fix Your Foundation: The Hidden Costs of a Messy Backend and How to Address It

With Business Strategist Shiela Krabbenborg

Is your business backend quietly draining your time, energy, and money?
Most entrepreneurs build their operations on the fly. It works at first — but as your business grows, cracks appear. Processes get messy. Systems break. Stress rises.

In this interactive session, Shiela will help you uncover the hidden costs of a messy backend and give you practical steps to start fixing them.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize hidden leaks holding your business back
✅ See clearly where your backend is working against you
✅ Leave with the Fix Your Foundation Workbook and a clear next step to strengthen your foundation

Why it matters:
When your systems and processes support you — instead of draining you — you’ll free up time, energy, and headspace to focus on growth.

👑 About Your Guest Expert – Shiela Krabbenborg

Shiela is a Business Strategist, Online Business Manager, and founder of Skala Business Advisory. With over 15 years’ experience in business operations, team leadership, and strategic growth, she helps service-based businesses at capacity build, launch, and scale sustainably — without overwhelm.

Her work enables entrepreneurs to double their free time, energy, and impact while scaling sustainably.

🧠 Perfect For

Purpose-driven solo business owners, freelancers, and small business owners who:

• Want practical ways to simplify their business
• Need a supportive community to brainstorm with
• Are ready to grow without burning out

What to Expect at Buzz Business Networking

We keep it clear and structured so you always know what’s happening:

🗣 Quick Introductions – Everyone gets 60 seconds to share who you are, what you do, and what support you’re looking for.
🎤 Guest Expert Talk – Each month, you’ll get practical tips and insights from a speaker on key business topics.
🤝 Networking & Referrals – Meet fellow entrepreneurs, share challenges, and find collaboration opportunities.
💛 Support & Community – A safe space to be heard and get advice without judgment.

About Your Host – Julie Taylor

Back in 2019, I started my business as an expat in the Netherlands. I know how lonely and confusing it can feel trying to find support, information, and the “right people.” Over time, I built a network that changed everything — and now I help other business owners do the same.

I love getting to know people, their stories, and their challenges, and helping them ‘connect the dots’ through connections and collaborations.

Why Join Us

⭐ Practical learning you can use immediately
⭐ Meet people who “get” your business challenges
⭐ Feel supported, not sold to
⭐ Get a fresh perspective and new ideas

What Attendees Say

“So very happy to know that Julie organises a monthly Buzz Business Networking event in Leiden. I can really recommend going to the event to meet Julie in person.”

Ready to Grow Without Overwhelm?

Take a break from your desk. Meet new people. Learn something you can implement today.