Northern Lights Business Networking

Northern Lights Business Networking Northern Lights Networking hosts great business networking events in Cranage, Cheshire.

We provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with lashings of tea and coffee and a focus on building lasting business relationships.

We’re looking forward to our next Northern Lights Business Networking meeting this Friday morning – and you’re invited!F...
11/05/2026

We’re looking forward to our next Northern Lights Business Networking meeting this Friday morning – and you’re invited!

Friday 15th May, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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If you’re a first-time visitor it's free to attend – simply drop us a message and we’ll sort everything out for you.
For those who have visited before you can book on via our Eventbrite page.

We’d love to welcome you along.

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Our speaker for this meeting is Len Foster from The Referral Edge

The Awkward Ask

AI is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, making it faster and easier than ever to produce content, automate processes and scale activity. But as more becomes automated, one thing is becoming increasingly valuable - the ability to build genuine, trust-based relationships.

Author, coach and business consultant, Len Foster, explores how service-based businesses can use this shift to their advantage, strengthening relationships, creating loyal advocates, and generating growth through strategic referrals.

Grounded in decades of real-world experience and informed by the themes developed in his latest book, The Strategic Referral System, Len’s presentation explores:

• Why trust, connection, and client experience influence whether people choose to stay, recommend and advocate

• How referrals can be intentionally designed into the client journey

• The role of language, timing, and positioning in creating natural, high-quality referral opportunities

• The ‘Hero Triangle’ framework - understanding your role in the referral process, and why positioning your client as the hero leads to stronger, longer-lasting relationships

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And of course, there’ll be plenty of time for relaxed, friendly networking with other local business owners.

If you’d like to join us, send us a message for more information or book via the links on our page.

Come along, make new connections, and start your Friday with great conversation and fresh opportunities.

This Friday's Northern Lights Business Networking meeting marks our first anniversary of launching the group – and what ...
27/04/2026

This Friday's Northern Lights Business Networking meeting marks our first anniversary of launching the group – and what a year it has been!

In that time we've held 25 meeting and have welcomed over 100 people along. We've enjoyed presentations from 21 different speakers on a whole variety of different subjects. We've seen many introductions and referrals being made. And we've got through a fair number of pots of tea and coffee!

Friday 1st May, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

This week our speaker is Paul Kozyra from PK Finance who'll be shattering some of the myths around mortgages. And we'll have plenty of time for conversations and networking with the other attendees.

If you’re a first-time visitor you can come along for free – simply book through Eventbrite or send us a message and we’ll sort everything out for you.

We'd love to welcome you along.

We’re looking forward to our next Northern Lights Business Networking meeting when we'll be welcoming along Jen Hinds fr...
07/04/2026

We’re looking forward to our next Northern Lights Business Networking meeting when we'll be welcoming along Jen Hinds from All Aboard Youth Rowing as our speaker.

Friday 17th April, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

"Balls, Cox & Crabs … what it takes to win."
Drawing on lessons from competitive rowing and grass roots youth sport, Jen shares some top tips for achieving success in business and life.

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First time visiting? It’s on us.

Our first-time visitor offer is still running for this meeting so if you’ve never been along to a Northern Lights meeting before, you can attend for free.

If it's your first meeting with us you don’t need to book through Eventbrite – simply drop us a message and we’ll sort everything out for you. We’d love to welcome you along.

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And of course, there’ll be plenty of time for relaxed, friendly networking with other local business owners.

If you’d like to join us, send us a message for more information or book via the links in the comments. Come along, make new connections, and start your Friday with great conversation and fresh opportunities.

We're looking forward to our next Northern Lights Business Networking meeting this Friday morningFriday 6th March, 9.30–...
02/03/2026

We're looking forward to our next Northern Lights Business Networking meeting this Friday morning

Friday 6th March, 9.30–11.30am
at Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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Our first-time visitor offer proved to be a big success so we've extended it for another couple of months. Throughout March and April, first-time visitors can attend for free – if you've not attended one of our meetings already, now's your chance!

We have meetings on Fridays 6th and 20th March and then Thursday 2nd and Friday 17th April. You don't need to book via Eventbrite for these – just message us and we'll sort everything out. We're looking forward to welcoming you along.

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Our speaker for this meeting is Lindsay Colbeck from Rapport PR.

The Power of PR

PR is one of the most misunderstood disciplines in business, and one of the most powerful and influential.

In this talk, Lindsay will cut through the confusion to explain what public relations actually is, how it has changed, and why it matters more than ever. Drawing on the PRCA's landmark new definition, Lindsay explores how PR has evolved from a glamour industry into a strategic boardroom discipline, and why reputation, trust and communications strategy are crucial for business growth.

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And, as always, we'll also have loads of opportunities for networking and conversations with other attendees, making connections and building the relationships to benefit your business.

If you're up for coming along you can message us for more info, or go via the links on our Page to book yourself straight in. Don't miss out!

Come along and join in the conversations!Final chance for our February special offer – first time visitors can attend fo...
16/02/2026

Come along and join in the conversations!

Final chance for our February special offer – first time visitors can attend for free!

We have another fantastic meeting lined up for Northern Lights Business Networking this Friday. We have lots of visitors already booked in to join our members, and whilst this group is never going to be about bums on seats, it's undeniable that there is a vibrancy about the meetings when people are meeting up and making new connections.

The important thing is that, whatever the numbers, the meetings are enjoyable and productive. We believe we have that balance just about right – the structure to encourage business to happen, but the atmosphere that makes it something to look forward to.

Friday 20th February, 9.30–11.30am
at Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

Come on – you don't want to miss out on that, do you?

Drop us a message or follow the links on the Page to book in.

We have another cracking Northern Lights Business Networking lined up for this week:Friday 6th February, 9.30–11.30amat ...
02/02/2026

We have another cracking Northern Lights Business Networking lined up for this week:

Friday 6th February, 9.30–11.30am
at Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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Special Offer
First-time visitors can attend for free in February – if you've not attended one of our meetings already, now's your chance!

We have meetings on the 6th and 20th. You don't need to book via Eventbrite for these – just message us and we'll sort everything out. We're looking forward to welcoming you along.

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Our speaker for this meeting is Dave Bradburn from Opus Creative Design. Dave will be talking about "The Basics of Brand Identity" – the key elements that make a business visually recognisable, trustworthy, and memorable, from the foundations of good logo design to establishing a consistent tone.

And, as always, we'll also have loads of opportunities for networking and conversations with other attendees, making connections and building the relationships to benefit your business.

If you're up for coming along you can message us for more info, or go via the links on our Page to book yourself straight in. Don't miss out!

Have you ever been on the receiving end of one of those pushy salespeople who try and guilt trip you into buying somethi...
19/01/2026

Have you ever been on the receiving end of one of those pushy salespeople who try and guilt trip you into buying something that both of you know you don't need or want?

It's pants isn't it? 🤢

The worst thing about it isn't even the fact that being pushy feels so awful; its the fact that it doesn't even work as a sales technique! It just makes people avoid that person like the plague and gives the business a bad name.

So how dooo you make more sales without being pushy, spammy or sleazy?

Well that's exactly what I'll be sharing in this week's 20 minute speaking / business tips slot at Northern Lights Networking.

I have loads of great advice about how to make lots more lovely sales, but to do it in a way that feels natural, comfortable, knowledgeable and confident.

Plus you'll get chance to meet and network with 20 local businesses and make some brilliant new connections.

Happy days!

Fancy joining us? (Link below)

Have you seen our Special Offer?First-time visitors can network for free in January and February.If you've not attended ...
16/01/2026

Have you seen our Special Offer?

First-time visitors can network for free in January and February.

If you've not attended one of our meetings already, now's your chance! Plenty of others have already signed up and we're looking forward to welcoming them along.

We have meetings on the 23rd January and the 6th and 20th February. Just send message us and we'll sort everything out.

Happy New Year! We’ve reached the end of what we hope has been an enjoyable festive break, and many of us are slowly eme...
05/01/2026

Happy New Year!

We’ve reached the end of what we hope has been an enjoyable festive break, and many of us are slowly emerging from hibernation as normal work and family routines return. We might still be struggling to remember what day it is – or what we’re meant to be doing – but hopefully we’re feeling refreshed, motivated, and ready for a successful year ahead.

One great way to get the ball rolling is by getting our networking working for us again.

Northern Lights Business Networking returns this Friday with another fantastic meeting lined up.

Friday 9th January, 9.30–11.30am
at Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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Special Offer
First-time visitors can attend for free in January and February – if you've not attended one of our meetings already, now's your chance!

We have meetings on the 9th and 23rd January and the 6th and 20th February. You don't need to book via Eventbrite for these – just message us and we'll sort everything out.

We're looking forward to welcoming you along.

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Our speaker for this week's meeting is Sally Prescott from Zest for Life who will be talking to us about the advantages of delivering exceptional customer service.

And if that isn't intriguing enough on its own, we'll also have loads of opportunity for networking and conversations with other attendees, making connections and building the relationships to benefit your business.

If you're up for coming along you can message me for more info, or go via the links on our Page to book yourself straight in. Don't miss out!

Well, here we are – our final meeting of 2025! And what could be more Christmassy than a budget quiz! This Friday at Nor...
09/12/2025

Well, here we are – our final meeting of 2025!

And what could be more Christmassy than a budget quiz!

This Friday at Northern Lights Business Networking, David Buxton, Chartered Accountant and Managing Partner of The Buxton Partnership will be explaining what the recent budget means for us all. Don't worry though – it's not going to be too dry. In fact, it's due to be delivered in the form of a quiz (we just don’t yet know whether it’s 'The 1% Club', ‘Family Fortunes' or 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'!) Who knows – maybe there'll even be prizes!

And, as always, there'll be plenty of chance to build connections with attendees from other local businesses. Expect Christmas jumpers and a few bad jokes – what more could you ask for?! Go on – get yourself booked in!

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Friday 12th December, 9.30 to 11.30am at Woodside Golf Club in Cranage (off the A50 between Holmes Chapel and Knutsford).

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If you're up for coming along you can message us for more info, or go via the links to book yourself straight in. Don't miss out!

We've all been there – we've clicked on a website but it's been more hassle than it's worth to find what we're after. So...
10/11/2025

We've all been there – we've clicked on a website but it's been more hassle than it's worth to find what we're after. So we just click off and go elsewhere.

This Friday at Northern Lights Business Networking, Sam Norcross from NX Created will be sharing advice on "Improving the user experience of your website" – quick wins that you can use to make sure that your website is attracting and keeping the right people.

So, if that's of interest plus you fancy meeting and building connections with attendees from other local businesses and building connections, chatting over a brew and no doubt sharing a few bad jokes, get yourself booked in!

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Friday 14th November, 9.30 to 11.30am at Woodside Golf Club in Cranage (off the A50 between Holmes Chapel and Knutsford).

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If you're in the area fancy joining us you can message me for more info, or go via the links to book yourself straight in.

Don't miss out!

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