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The Growth Community is now live in York!

The Growth Community has launched a new regular meeting in the City of York. The group went live on Friday 11 September 2026 with a

How to get a mortgage when you run a small business

Discover practical ways small businesses can use AI to save time, improve productivity and support growth—without sacrificing the human relationships that customers value.

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How to Get More Reliable Referrals from Your Networking

Are you getting a reliable stream of referrals from your networking? No? Well, to be honest, a lot of people share this frustration. You go

How to Make Events Work Harder for Your Business: 8 Event Marketing Strategies

Discover practical ways small businesses can use AI to save time, improve productivity and support growth—without sacrificing the human relationships that customers value.

Should you stop networking when your business is busy?

Think you’ve got too busy to network? Discover why stopping your networking and marketing when business is booming could cost you future opportunities—and how to find the balance.

How Small Businesses Can Use AI (Without Losing the Human Touch)

Discover practical ways small businesses can use AI to save time, improve productivity and support growth—without sacrificing the human relationships that customers value.

It’s Not Just A Logo! How Branding Builds a Business People Trust

Discover why pricing causes anxiety for business owners, how undercharging hurts profitability, and how to raise prices confidently.

Great Networking Doesn’t Just Happen at Breakfast

Not everyone thrives at 7am networking breakfasts. Discover why structured daytime networking meetings can build stronger business relationships without the early start.

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Pricing Anxiety – Why Raising Prices Feels Difficult for Business Owners

Discover why pricing causes anxiety for business owners, how undercharging hurts profitability, and how to raise prices confidently.

How to Network in a Room Full of Strangers (Without Feeling Awkward)

If you’ve ever wondered how to network in a room full of strangers without feeling awkward, you’re not alone.

The good news is—it’s completely normal to feel uncomfortable. And more importantly, there’s a simple way to handle it.

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Business Networking Groups: Do Rules Help or Hurt Your Success?

The primary goal for most business networkers is to make more money/get more clients. However, networking can also deliver a number of surprising and valuable benefits that go way beyond introductions and referrals.

Are Business Networking Groups Worth It?

Are networking groups worth it? Discover the real benefits of business networking, how to choose the right group, what ROI to expect and how long it takes to see results.