WELCOME TO OUR WORLD...

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD...

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WELCOME TO ThE GR-NETWORk.

We feel privileged that you have chosen to join us and will do everything in our power to ensure you receive a memorable, inimitable experience. As you know your membership entitles you to a wealth of benefits, and we want to make sure you make the most of them� Whether you want to book a place at one of our exclusive forums, start networking with your peers on our website, experience laid-back luxury with VoloEo, or indeed all of the above, this pack is designed to help you hit the ground running� We have so much to offer and are always updating, evolving, adapting and dreaming up new possibilities for the future� With so many exciting events lined up and so much more to come, we look forward to a long and successful relationship� Welcome to our world.

Mark EveChairman | GR-Inc

Mark Eve

WELCOME TO ThE GR-NETWORk.

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OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

BlogsOur blog is the perfect space for networking on a global scale� Discuss recent retail news or crowd-source to find the answers you need� You can use our Member List to filter and search to find likeminded members and connect with them to exchange and impart valuable information� Add them to your Connects and privately message them to continue networking privately�

Our blogs are the perfect tool if you are looking to get noticed and build on your professional status or if you want to use your expertise to mentor and inspire by thought leadership� We will also feature guest blogs, creating a perfect area for discussion, questions and learning from industry celebrities�

o u r s e r v i c e s

ForumsWe understand that physical meetings are still important in the digital age� As a member you get exclusive access to our energetic, informative and thought-provoking forums, surrounded by five star luxury and featuring established and inspirational speakers� If you can’t make our forums in person videos will be posted online and the discussion will continue on our message boards and blogs so you won’t miss out�

Breakfasts, Lunches & DinnersYou don’t need to wait for us to plan a forum to meet other members in person� Our calendar can be used to create an event – invite ten people to breakfast, lunch or dinner, choose a topic for discussion and lead your own debate� This is a great way to meet other members and make the most of your work day� Use our interactive map and see who’s in your area, or organise a dinner while you’re abroad and have the conversations you want to be having wherever you are�

Interactive MapIf you’re heading abroad, our interactive map shows you who else is travelling to or based in your destination� Whether you travel for work or not, the map is a valuable resource for arranging in-person meetings with your peers� When travelling, why have dinner alone in your hotel? Invite a fellow member out for food and start a valuable relationship with them� If you don’t travel, see who’s coming to your area – set up a dinner or breakfast and start building valuable connections and sharing information with your global peers�

SocialsWe will be setting up socials throughout the year, from day trips and new experiences to formal dinners and our annual gala� We truly believe in a blend of business and pleasure, and encourage our members to meet on a social level as much as a business one�

Experience betterA lifestyle management service like no other, VoloEo will take care of every aspect of your personal life� Joining unlocks thousands of benefits and privileges across the globe, enabling you to reclaim your time to do the things that matter� Whether you wish to charter a private jet or simply have some flowers sent to a loved one, no request is too grand or too trivial�

Check the VoloEo website for more information on the different services provided.

MakE ThE MOST OF yOUR MEMBERShIp

MakE ThE MOST OF yOUR MEMBERShIp

Create your profileFill out your profile and keep it updated� This will make it easier for other members to find you and ensure anything you add to the site is correctly attributed to you�

Write a BlogDo you have an experience you want to write about, positive or negative? Write it up onto our blog� Ask those burning questions, whether you need advice on expanding abroad or are looking for a new PA, seek expert advice and recommendations from your peers�

Start ConnectingAdd your friends and colleagues to your Connects, or connect with anyone you think may be a valuable resource� Start building your network before the events to get a head start�

MEETING IN pERSON

Book your place in a ForumFind the right forum for you and book your place on it� Book quickly as places are limited and we operate on a first-come-first-served basis� Your first forum is free, giving you the change to sample one of our forums� Guests are welcome, so bring a friend or colleague and introduce them to a fresh, new, unexpected style of forum�

Load your Travel DatesIf you’re travelling for work, load in your travel dates and destinations so other members can find you and create a networking opportunity� You can also search for members in the area�

Create a Lunch MeetingMake the most of your workday and host a breakfast, lunch or dinner� Invite up to 10 guests and choose your topic of debate and let us organise the rest�

WhaT yOU ShOULD DO NExT

you will receive a short welcome call from VoloEo.

You can use this time to discuss your needs with your new lifestyle manager� If you already have something in mind this is the perfect opportunity to try out this exciting service�

You can start updating your VoloEo profile directly from the link on your GR-Network profile�

Mark Eve - Chairman || mark@gr-inc�net || +44 (0) 7921 403895

Global Retail Network Limited, 26 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R4AG, UK