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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

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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 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.

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North Notts Win Growth Community Group of the Year 2026!

Congratulations to the North Notts group who were crowned The Growth Community Group of the Year 2026 at the Annual Awards in January. “I’ve been

Ten Surprising Ways That Networking Benefits Your Business

Tracking Your Networking Return On Investment (ROI) in FIVE Simple Steps

It definitely pays to know which networking events are the most valuable to your business growth and it doesn’t have to be a big job.

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.

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