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Sandwiches, Stories & a Full House
Today we welcomed 23 members, exchanged 9 referrals, and generated over £9,000 in business. Scott from Lakes Sandwiches brought his usual energy to his 10…
Member Spotlight: Mike & James from Shire Homes
Today we had Mike and James from Shire Homes take the 10-minute slot, sharing how their team has grown from two joiners to 21 specialists…
This week’s session took a different turn
Bitcoin Basics — Mathew Explains It Simply It was a bit of a change of pace at this week’s meeting — we took a break…
Penny Millar on How a Virtual Assistant Can Be Your Business’s 25th Hour
Weekly Round-Up: Penny Millar, Pink Spaghetti PA Services This week, Penny Millar gave a brilliant and refreshingly honest presentation about life as a virtual assistant…
Oliver Delivers a 10-Minute Masterclass on Cyber Insurance
Cybersecurity in the Spotlight – Weekly Meeting Roundup, 20 June 2025 This week, we welcomed Oliver Mullen from Simpson & Parsons Insurance, who delivered a…
Member Presentation: Neil Burnett – Burnett Design
This week, we heard from Neil at Burnett Design, a Kendal-based design studio specialising in branding, print and web. Neil talked us through how his…
Save Windermere – In Conversation with Campaign Founder Matt Staniek
Todays meeting was one of our liveliest yet. Eighteen members gathered over coffee to hear local conservationist Matt Staniek, founder of the Save Windermere campaign,…
Sole Trader vs Ltd: Mathew Explains the 2025 Reality
A lively meeting this week with 23 members attending, 8 referrals exchanged, and over £21,000 in business passed between us. Mathew from MBE Accountancy delivered…
Member Presentation: Jim Bracken – Bracken’s Roofing & Building
Last week, we welcomed Jim Bracken of Bracken’s Roofing & Building, who shared his deep knowledge of roofing construction and common issues faced by property…
This Week’s 10-Minute Presentation: Mark Plant – The Next Step
This week, we heard from Mark Plant of The Next Step, who delivered a highly relevant and down-to-earth presentation on recruitment—an area many of us…
Weekly Round-Up: Karen Barden’s Presentation
This week, Karen Barden delivered a moving presentation on her role in the creation of Genesis House in Ukraine—a safe haven for abandoned children in…
Magennis Plumbing: Craftsmanship, Materials and Modern Techniques
This week, Karen and Billy from Magennis Plumbing, along with their newly qualified engineer Reece, gave us a fascinating, hands-on presentation. They showcased the tools…
Friday Meeting Summary – Danny Askew, MB Digital
Danny and Mark from MB Digital gave a down-to-earth, insightful presentation that really resonated with the group. Danny spoke candidly about the value of persistence…
This Week’s Presentation: Kev Stead – Stead Mortgages
We had a 10-minute presentation from Kev Stead today, offering a brilliant insight into his personal and professional journey. It was great to hear more…
Julian Wilson Talks Smart Electrics and Practical Solutions
This week’s meeting saw 18 members attend, sharing 7 referrals and over £7,000 in past business. Julian Wilson gave an engaging 10-minute talk covering everything…