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.

Does your work environment affect your productivity? That's what our guest speaker, Natalie Williams, will be discussing...
03/08/2026

Does your work environment affect your productivity? That's what our guest speaker, Natalie Williams, will be discussing at this Friday's Northern Lights Business Networking meeting.

Most of us blame ourselves when we can't concentrate. We think we're tired, distracted or just not motivated enough. The reality is that the space around us has a bigger influence than most people realise. Natalie will share simple, practical ways to improve your workspace to help you think more clearly, stay focused and feel better throughout the day.

Natalie is an interior designer who believes the spaces we spend time in have a bigger impact on our mood, focus and wellbeing than most people realise. She designs homes and workplaces that help us feel happier, calmer and more productive. Her business is Interior Instincts.

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Friday 7th August, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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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As always, 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.

We're getting ready to rumble at Friday's Northern Lights Business Networking meeting with Holmes Chapel's answer to Ant...
20/07/2026

We're getting ready to rumble at Friday's Northern Lights Business Networking meeting with Holmes Chapel's answer to Ant and Dec – also known as Paul Kozyra and Martin Hobby – lined up to take charge of the meeting. Northern Lights may never be quite the same ever again!

Our speaker will me James McAninly from Platinum Independent Financial Services who'll be issuing his State of the Nation report – sharing advice on the world of finance and investment, and imparting insights into the processes of financial advice. There are sure to be some great Friday morning takeaways!

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Friday 24th July, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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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As always, 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.

10/07/2026

A Friday morning well spent. 😊

I was talking all things email marketing at Northern Lights Business Networking today.

It wasn't really about sending more emails - it was about making marketing feel a bit less overwhelming.

Everyone went home with some homework (sorry, not sorry! 😄). Things like writing an email around a question customers ask all the time, checking how easy it is for people to join their email list, and stopping the hunt for a different idea for every marketing channel.

My hope is that a few people came away thinking, "Actually... I could do that."

Thanks to everyone who came along and got involved. I really enjoyed the conversations afterwards. ❤️

07/07/2026

At each of our meetings we share a short tip about how to get the best out of your networking. Martin Hobby // Commercial Photographer filmed the advice he shared with everyone at our last meeting.

A very valid point that's worth hearing whether you're new to networking or you've been doing it for years.

The next Northen Lights Networking meeting is Friday 10th July, Woodside Golf Club, Cranage, Cheshire
9:30am to 11:30am

Social media gets all the attention, but your email list is often one of the most valuable assets in your business. This...
06/07/2026

Social media gets all the attention, but your email list is often one of the most valuable assets in your business.

This Friday, Gill Bishop from CherryAid Marketing will share why email marketing is still worth your time, ways to grow your subscriber list, where to find ideas when you're staring at a blank screen, and tips to help you make email a regular part of your marketing.

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Friday 10th July, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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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As always, 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.

We're gearing up for another red hot meeting at Northern Lights Business Networking this Friday morning ... and we're no...
22/06/2026

We're gearing up for another red hot meeting at Northern Lights Business Networking this Friday morning ... and we're not just referring to the weather!

Friday 26th June, 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 Jane Bibbey from Eze Talk, who will be sharing advice on keeping our businesses safe online.

Cyber attacks don't just affect large organisations – small businesses are increasingly being targeted because they often have fewer resources and protections in place. This talk will help us to understand the most common cyber risks and the steps that should be taken to protect our businesses, our customers and our reputation.

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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.

On your marks, get set, go!There'll be a sporting theme to this week's Northern Lights meeting with Ann Bach from AWE Hu...
08/06/2026

On your marks, get set, go!

There'll be a sporting theme to this week's Northern Lights meeting with Ann Bach from AWE Hub joining us as our guest speaker.

Friday 12th June, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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Ann will be taking lessons from the world of sport and applying them to business as she shares her knowledge of building the mindset and motivation to succeed.

With over 30 years of playing sport and supporting athletes, Ann knows what it takes for athletes to perform at the top level, the challenges that involves and the massive highs and lows that they go through. Ann's focus is now on supporting retiring and retired athletes to help them figure out what’s next in their lives and to create their dream life after sport.

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If you’re a first-time visitor it's free to attend – 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.

Either way, 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 on our page.

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

If we can drag you away from the sun for a moment we can promise a red hot business networking meeting on Friday morning...
25/05/2026

If we can drag you away from the sun for a moment we can promise a red hot business networking meeting on Friday morning too!

Friday 29th May, 9.30–11.30am
Woodside Golf Club, Cranage

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Our speaker for this meeting is Helen Nurse from Capture1 who will be sharing how WhatsApp can be a powerful tool for business.

Many of us don't realise the power of WhatsApp – with the right strategy and expertise it can be used to improve customer experience, save time and cost and to increase conversion rates.

Helen will share insights into how you can introduce WhatsApp into your marketing strategy and processes. The result is better engagement, fewer missed messages, smoother event experiences and stronger relationships with your audience.

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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.

Either way, 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 on our page.

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

In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine!

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.

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