Helping businesses build better networks in Bicester
WBC Open Meeting 26th Aug 2026 - Why Businesses Get Ignored
In today's digital world, customers are often making decisions about a business before they've even made contact. This talk explores how people research businesses online, what builds trust, and why even the best businesses can be overlooked if they're not showcasing themselves effectively.
Rather than focusing on social media algorithms or the technical side of different platforms, I'll be looking at the psychology behind how customers choose who to buy from. We'll explore the role of photography, video and authentic content in building credibility, the common mistakes businesses make online, and simple ways to create content that helps businesses stand out.
The aim is to keep it practical, with plenty of real world examples and actionable takeaways that attendees can apply to their own business, regardless of their industry or experience with social media.
About the WBC
The WBC open meetings are just that, open to all business categories. In general we have an interesting speaker from the public or private sector and on occasion from a local charity. The event offers plenty of time for networking, both before and after the event and a great breakfast. These meetings are a great place to further improve your network contacts and build on the connectivity between businesses locally. Guests are therefore very welcome to attend whether new to networking or a seasoned pro, we always look forward to meeting you.
Itinerary
Arrival
07:00 - 07:30
Meet up you for an early networking session amongst other business owners.
Guest Speaker & Questions
07:30 - 08:00
Join us to listen to our speaker this month who will be sharing lots of information about their business.
Breakfast
08:00 - 08:30
Join us for a great Littlebury Breakfast to help kick start your day and continue your conversation with like minded businesses.
Referrals and Guest Introductions
08:15 - 08:35
hear from our guests about their businesses and what we can help them with. We will also share referrals amongst the group.
Referrals and Thank You's
08:35 - 08:45
Refer business and or announce your business news. An opportunity to share thanks to members get feedback from the group.
Close
08:45 - 08:55
We generally close around 08:45am but guests are welcome to continue to network after the meeting.
Speakers
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Charley Winter | Create Socials
Charley is the face behind Create Socials, a content creator and photographer helping businesses showcase what they do through engaging, professional content.
Working with businesses across Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and beyond, Charley creates photography, video, reels and drone content for use across social media, websites and wider marketing. From independent businesses and personal brands to events, hospitality and larger organisations, her focus is on creating natural, eye catching content that feels authentic to the business behind it.
Alongside content creation, Charley also offers social media training and support, helping business owners feel more confident creating and using their own content effectively.
With a background in social media and marketing, she understands not only how to create great content, but how that content can be used to build trust, increase visibility and ultimately help a business grow.
FAQ
Going
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Bethan Havard -
Tania Duby -
Matt Spittle -
Rob Shoebridge -
Graham Perryman -
Sally-Anne WERTHEIMER -
Peter Cox -
Dave Bader -
Hudson Mark -
Andy Gill -
Eugenie Winter -
Charley Winter -
Jessica Crawley -
Peter Crawley -
John Staley -
Robert Peckham -
Kalam Abul -
David Babister -
Paul Colley