Members’ News

Send in the goats: Alastair tackles Japanese knotweed

October 9, 2026

Sixteen members joined us this Friday, with 12 referrals passed and £10,300 of business generated from past referrals. Another strong week for the group. This…

Suits, Shears and Stunning Shots at the Ingroup

September 25, 2026

A productive Friday morning for the Ingroup, with 15 members around the table, nine referrals passed and £11,000 of business generated from past referrals. Our…

Never be scared to try something different

September 18, 2026

Another productive Friday morning at Ingroup, rounded off by a cracking ten-minute talk from Mike and Ryan of Shire Homes Group. They took us back…

Little Explorers, Big Plans at InGroup

September 11, 2026

Den building, tree climbing and hot chocolate by the campfire – not your usual Friday at Ingroup! Business was booming too, with 17 members swapping…

“For mash, get smash” — Penny’s marketing masterclass at Ingroup.

August 28, 2026

Social media that works: Penny’s guide for small businesses At this week’s Ingroup meeting, Penny from Pink Spaghetti gave a ten-minute talk that started with…

New Name, Same Team: Ollie’s Ingroup Talk

August 21, 2026

This week’s 10-minute spot came from Ollie, our resident insurance expert and an Ingroup member since 2019. He talked us through his firm’s rebrand from…

Fixing broken businesses — Mark Plant’s 10 minutes

August 14, 2026

Another productive Friday morning for Ingroup, with 14 members round the table — a quieter turnout thanks to the summer holidays, but every bit as…

Brand, Not Bland — Why AI Can’t Replace Good Design

August 7, 2026

Ingroup enjoyed another productive Friday morning session, with 18 members around the table, nine referrals passed and over £2,700 of business generated from previous referrals.…

Sole Trader or Limited Company – it’s about much more than limited liability.

July 19, 2026

Another productive Friday morning at the Ingroup! This week we welcomed Mat from MBE Accountancy in Windermere, who gave a brilliant 10-minute talk on one…

Making Your Business Newsworthy

July 10, 2026

Another productive Friday morning at Ingroup! 18 members met for our weekly 8–9am catch-up, where we shared 6 referrals and celebrated £2,600 of business generated…

Buy-to-Let or Holiday Let? Know the Difference Before You Buy

July 4, 2026

Kevin from Stead Mortgages gave a 10 minute presentation this week. Property investment isn’t one-size-fits-all. A key takeaway from today’s discussion was the importance of…

A faultless finish: Magennis Plumbing share their secrets

June 26, 2026

Another productive Friday morning for the Ingroup here in Kendal! This week we enjoyed a brilliant 10-minute talk from Karen and Billy of Magennis Plumbing…

Julian Wilson Electrical

June 12, 2026

This week The In Group heard from Julian Wilson Electrical LTD. Being an electrician involves far more than simply installing wiring. A typical day can…

Jim Bracken Shares Lessons from a Life in Business

June 8, 2026

A big thank you to Jim Bracken for sharing a fascinating 10-minute talk with the group on Friday. Jim took us on a journey through…

From Lakes Embroidery to Branda: Izzy Shares Her Business Rebrand Journey

May 29, 2026

This week, Izzy shared the story behind her business rebrand from Lakes Embroidery to Branda, explaining how her focus has shifted from production-led embroidery work…