How to Start a Business Meeting in English – Business English with Harry
Stating the objectives
We’re here today to …
I’d like to make sure that we …
Our main aim today is to …
I’ve called this meeting in order to …
Introducing the agenda
Have you all received a copy of the agenda?
There are X items on the agenda. First … second … third … lastly …
Shall we take the points in this order?
If you don’t mind, I’d like to go in order today
Let’s skip item 1 and move on to item 2
I suggest we take item 3 last
Introducing the first item on the agenda
So, let’s start with …
I’d suggest we start with…
Why don’t we start with…
So, the first item on the agenda is …
Peter, would you like to kick off?
Shall we start with … (name of participant)
Would you like to introduce this item?
Let’s start by beginning with …
The opening issue today is …
Item number one is …
Point A is …
Let’s kick off with …