Apr 2026 Buzz Business Networking Meet Up – Rotterdam

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

Small business owner? Freelancer? Sole trader? Do you like to get to know people, build relationships, connections, and collaborations? Then #JoinTheHive with Queen Bee Julie Taylor for this in-person networking event and join this supportive community, Buzz Business Networking.

No matter how big or small your company is or where you are in your business journey, building relationships with other business owners can provide you with support and much more.

Included in this session is:

*Talk from an expert speaker

*A sounding board to spark new ideas

*Get referrals

*Increase sales

🌟 April: The Happy Business Model Canvas | Strategy for Solopreneurs

The Business Model Canvas is the world’s leading strategic tool, capturing your entire business plan on a single page. Simple, visual, precise, actionable blueprint!

In this interactive 45-minute workshop, we adapt this high-impact blueprint specifically for the solopreneur to reduce overwhelm and integrate well-being as a core business asset.

The Power of the Happy Canvas:

You will learn the fundamentals of this one-page strategy and why it's a powerful tool for successful startups.

You will see how to map your value proposition and revenue streams at a single glance.

The Solopreneur Shift:

We introduce the "Happy" version—a strategic approach that ensures your business model is designed to flourish and thrive alongside your personal health.

Strategic Action & Impact:

Through a guided walkthrough, you will learn to cut through operational noise. You will walk away with a roadmap that aligns high-performance business goals with your personal joy and long-term sustainability.

About the Speaker

Nuthan Manohar is a happiness researcher (published with Cambridge) and a two time TEDx speaker. A recipient of the House of Lords award for social impact and cited by the UNDP for global best practices in disaster management, she is a former faculty member at globally top-50 management institutes. And has been a wellbeing consultant for LinkedIn, EY, Hyatt etc and is currently setting up her foundation on tech-anabled social precribing for burnout, stress and loneliness.

Business networking for small business owners

It can be lonely running a small business so let’s take you away from your desk so you can meet some like-minded business owners to grow your connections.

You need resilience as a business owner, there are so many spinning plates to manage; time, money, resources, and of course finding customers.

Our community is here to listen, help and support.

About your host

From starting a business in The Netherlands as an expat back in 2019 it was hard to get the right answers and find other business owners that were going through the same challenges.

Where do you find information, support, and recommendations without a network?

Over time, from attending events, asking questions, requesting help, and reaching out to people, I started to build a network of people who have provided invaluable support and has opened up many opportunities.

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

What people said about these events

"Thanks for the meeting this week and it was lovely to meet you and hear your very inspirational story.

It was a really lovely group, a nice day, fun event, and great presentations 😃"

Networking, support & collaboration

Take some time for yourself to meet this local group of professional entrepreneurs. During the session, we will cover:

Introduction round: Everyone gets 60 seconds so we can find out about you and your business, and what you need help with.

Speakers: We will have guest speakers join us to share business expertise, practical tips, and advice.

Networking: Get to know your fellow entrepreneurs, make some connections, and support each other.

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I look forward to welcoming you to #TheHive.

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