Q: How much of my time will be needed?
A: To get the most from Intellect, you need to get involved. We find that members report the most positive return on their membership if they attend at least one meeting or event per month. Meetings and events generally take up a half-day, including at least an hour’s networking time. One way to mitigate the impact on your own time, and get better value from your membership, is to make sure that other people from your organisation get involved. Back to top
Q: How can my company benefit from Intellect membership?
A: The many benefits of becoming a member:
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Q: Why should I participate?
A: Find out from Ben Rapp why participating at Intellect at benefit you.
Q: What is the purpose of the SME Advisory council?
A: The SME Advisory council is a business group first, and a technology group second. Our aim is help our members build their businesses by:
Download SME Advisory council charter (PDF 160KB)
Q: Whom will I get to meet at the SME Advisory council meetings?
A: In the unique and special setting that the group meetings provide, Intellect is able to secure key industry players to both attend and speak at the gatherings. This enables you to access other SME and multinational IT companies in the UK. Recent examples of speakers are:
Q: How do I attend a group meeting?
A: You can register by responding to a calling notice email, or by emailing Theodora Kalessi This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it directly, or by the group meeting calendar. Don’t worry if something catches your eye at the last minute and you’re not registered – just turn up on the day and you’ll be most welcome – but do please register if you get the chance as it helps us plan catering and room layouts etc.
Q: Do group chairs and speakers get paid for their services?
A: No. The Group does also run occasional training courses; these are sometimes chargeable, in which case the trainer is being paid.
Q: How much will Intellect membership cost me?
A: Membership costs depend on the number of employees in your organisation – Please do get in touch with our membership team who will be delighted to give you a personalised quote – just call either Brendan Daly or Sean Moore on 020 7331 2000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Q: How can I get access to free HR advice?
A: When it comes to human resources, there is a minefield of information. If used incorrectly, the results could be disastrous. After all, when it comes to people management, only the best advice will do. Intellect members can make sense of the maze of information and benefit from free access to IntellectHR - an online human resources department offering everything your HR team needs on a daily basis. Written by professionals, IntellectHR provides immediate access to a full range of letters, step-by-step guides, forms, contracts, employee handbook and policy templates. http://www.intellecthr.org/
Q: Who are Intellect’s other SME members?
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Q: How will I get to meet potential customers and suppliers?
A: Not only do some of the SME Advisory council meetings feature speakers from customers and large vendors, but also there are many sector-focused groups within Intellect that have strong customer and supplier representation at their meetings. You can also attend Intellect events, which are actively marketed outside the organisation in many cases.
Q: Who can I talk to about...?
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Q: How do I find out about engaging with the government/defence industries?
A: Join the government or defence and security groups or go to one of their events, or speak to:
Q: What is Intellect?
A: Our mission is to use our expertise and knowledge to provide the highest quality of service and intelligence to our members in the ICT industry, helping them to make the right business decisions to deliver commercial solutions and achieve growth and profitability. We do this by fostering improved business performance, encouraging thought leadership, and making the shaping of markets and influencing of policy possible.
We are constantly striving to provide work environments where our members can meet their potential and thrive in an atmosphere of excellence through working closely with the government, regulatory bodies, policy makers and businesses.
Q: I’d like to speak to someone about SME
A: You can speak to:
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