Members’ News

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…

Today’s In Group meeting was a little different from the norm.

May 22, 2026

Instead of our usual 60-second updates from each business, we held a dedicated session focused on some exciting plans we’re developing for the year ahead…

Planning Ahead: Understanding Inheritance Tax

May 15, 2026

This week, Graham Lappin from FMB delivered a detailed and thought-provoking presentation on inheritance tax planning and why it is becoming increasingly important for individuals,…

InGroup Member Spotlight – MB Digital

May 8, 2026

This week Danny from MB Digital shared how the business continues to grow through trust, service and solving problems properly. From managed print and IT…

Andrew Shares Practical Advice on Damp and Condensation

March 20, 2026

This week, Andrew from Wilkinsons Decorators gave a really useful 10-minute talk on damp and condensation in the home. He explained how important it is…

Employment law in focus with Richard Moore

March 13, 2026

This week’s meeting brought together 15 members for another productive session, with more than five referrals passed and over £2,500 of business generated from previous…

Strong Turnout and £1,200 in Past Business as Steve Barber Showcases 1863 Success Story

February 27, 2026

This week we welcomed 18 members for a positive and productive meeting, generating four referrals and over £1,200 in past business. Our 10-minute presentation was…