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Bringing Tourism Businesses Together: A Brilliant Day of Placemaking, Creativity and Collaboration in the Stour Valley Yesterday, I had the pleasure of facilitating a placemaking and tourism marketing workshop  for Babergh District Council - and what a fantastic session it was. Over 15 tourism businesses  from across the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley came together: large attractions and travel lines, artisan makers, accommodation providers, galleries, studios, cafés, heritage

So here’s the truth - running a small business can be a lot. You’re spinning plates, keeping clients happy, managing finances, and somewhere in there trying to find time to think  about the bigger picture. That’s exactly why I created the Business Reset & Recharge Retreat  — a one-day experience designed to help business owners like you step back, breathe, and reset  your direction for the months ahead. The Business Reset & Recharge Retreat at West Lexham And where better to

So you’ve been playing around with ChatGPT or another AI tool - maybe you’ve asked it to write a social post, a caption, or even a bit of web copy. But let’s be honest… the results can be hit or miss . That’s because AI is only as good as the prompts you feed it. The 10 AI Prompts You Should Ask For Marketing Your Small Business Think of it like hiring a virtual marketing assistant; if you don’t give clear direction, it’ll do something , but not necessarily what you need. So,

Last Friday, we had another fabulous Goal Getter Club meet-up , and what a morning it was! Small business owners from across Norfolk came together over coffee, pastries and plenty of conversation to share where they’re at right now, swap ideas, and get that all-important sense of focus before the end of the year. A Chat About Financial Goals Our guest speaker was Nick Halls , Director at Brancaster House Financial Planning , who joined us for a brilliant Q&A session all about

Norfolk Networking Event for Small Business Owners What a fantastic morning we had at The Dial House, Reepham for our second ever Goal Getter small business event! It was wonderful to see over 20 Norfolk business owners come together to connect, learn, and grow as part of my exciting, emerging community. The energy in the room was brilliant! The buzz of conversation confirmed just how needed these relaxed, inclusive, and practical meet-ups are. Diving Deep into Branding and

Hello fellow small business owners! As the leaves turn golden and the pumpkin spice lattes appear (whether you love them or hate them), October officially kicks off the make-or-break fourth quarter. October is a golden opportunity to connect with your audience on a deeper level, build excitement, and prepare for the festive season and some crucial financial shifts. If you're wondering what to post, share, or write about this month, you've come to the right place.

Building a website for your small business can feel like a daunting task, and one of the first questions you’ll ask is, “how much is this...

Running a small business can feel like you’re carrying the whole world on your shoulders. You’re juggling sales, marketing, finance, operations and somehow, you’re also meant to be the visionary leader. The truth is, you don’t have to do it all alone. In fact, the most successful small business owners know a secret: your network is your biggest asset. Networking Tips Networking is about building relationships that fuel your business with opportunities, support, and grow