SMALL business networkers rounded off the year with an inspirational chat from the UK's top industry motivational speaker.

Brad Burton, author and founder of 4Networking, was guest speaker at Doing Biz for Yourself's December gathering.

Over 60 people turned out for the event at Chambers Business Centre to hear Brad's motivational words and meet with fellow business owners.

DBFY founder Dawn Torrington said she was thrilled to secure Brad for her final meeting of 2018 and he created a "real buzz" among members of her networking community, which works by bringing like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs together to pool talents and expertise.

Brad launched 4networking against the odds and now spends his time fighting for the underdog, mentoring small business owners and encouraging them to pull together for all-round success.

The event gave product based firms the opportunity to showcase their goods, a hot buffet was provided by New Caf Hey and Snack Shack in Milnrow and cupcakes were sponsored by Corner House Cakes -