• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Wednesday April 23 2025

BusinessWise appoints new vice-chair

Wiltshire businesswoman Janet Shreeve has been appointed as vice-chair of Swindon’s long-standing business referral group BusinessWise.

The independent, not for profit business group is one of the most established in the town and the county with a history dating back more than ten years.

Business owners attending the networking group which operates a ‘single seat’ model – only one person representing each business discipline can join.

Janet, who has been a member for two years, holds the ‘care services’ seat.

“I joined BusinessWise in October 2023. I was very impressed with both the members, its single seat structure, and the organisation of the meeting. The ethos, integrity and kindness of the group is exceptional,” commented Janet.

“Even though at that time I used to drive over an hour each way to get there I do not regret having joined and now I am living in Devizes it is great to only be half an hour away.”

Janet is a care services expert and owner of Shreeve Care Services, an organisation supporting care companies around best practice and business growth, as well as families attempting to navigate the care system on behalf of loved ones.

“Networking is vital to the development of a business. In the sector I work it is very much a people business,” said Janet. “I don’t go into a networking group thinking I’ll get a client straight away. It is about building trust and that network referring you to possible clients.”

BusinessWise’s chair, John Lewis, said: “It is truly wonderful to have Janet onboard as our vice-chair. She has brought new expertise to BusinessWise adding a new positive dynamic to the organising team. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Janet added: “I hope I can bring a different perspective regarding the development of BusinessWise and am looking forward to working with a group of people I both like and respect. I think it’s important we represent all views and ideas of the group to look at ways in which the group can grow.”

BusinessWise meets fortnightly at Basset Down Complex just off junction 16 of the M4 in Swindon and routinely shares over £1.5 million a year of business between its members and their contacts.

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