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Moving Along ….

It's time to move along! We have a change at MNC HQ. Carolyn’s business interests are flourishing and in order to offer the very best services to her clients she has stepped aside from her role as MNC Co- Director. When Carolyn took up the mantle as a Director in...

Back to Business – and it’s hard!

But we get it, we really do. We know the economic landscape is not pretty and the small business community is suffering. We also know that nobody is coming to rescue small businesses so we’ve got to help ourselves! MNC is here to...

Developing Resilience – Failure is not final

Never Look at a Failure As Final   Do you know people who seem to be bulletproof? You know, those who seem to take failures in their stride and are always smiling and moving forward in life. How do they do it? You know they're not immune to setbacks or hardship....

Setting Goals for the final quarter

Setting goals for the final quarter of the year is a great way to finish the year in a strong position. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set effective goals. Reflect on the Year So Far: Take some time to review the goals you set at the beginning of the year and...

The Small Business Owners Summer Holidays Survival Guide

This is it! This is the big, hairy, whopper of a school holiday! Don’t panic – we’ve been there with bored teenagers and rampaging toddlers. It is possible to still get work done, have some fun and not feel guilty about it. You do need to be realistic, and flexible. ...

How to keep business momentum going through the summer holidays

We all know that keeping up business momentum during the big summer getaway weeks can be challenging. However, it doesn’t have to be! With a strategy in place and some forward thinking, you can maintain your productivity and even make progress! Here are our top tips...

Health and Wellbeing News

Here at MNC HQ we are delighted to welcome long-term MNC member Debbie Stevens as our new Health and Wellbeing Networking Coordinator.  Debbie joins us to lead focussed events for the Health and Wellbeing industry.  We know there are many MNC members in this sector...

Networking – The Small Business Emergency Service

We all know that Networking in business is always important, but it can be even more crucial during a cost of living crisis. When people are struggling to make ends meet, they cut back on spending, and businesses can experience a downturn in activity. Networking can...

Is International Women’s Day (IWD) still relevant today?

Is International Women’s Day (IWD) still relevant today? Right here and right now? Well,  we really believe it is relevant, maybe more now than in the past few years.  There had been much progress for women in all walks of life globally.  However, with the arrival of...

How Accountability Works for You and Your Business

On 13th March 2023 here at My Networking Club, we will be launching a new online, live Accountability service for our members.  With the majority of our members being solopreneurs, sole traders, freelancers and other small business owners, we really believe...

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Setting Goals for the final quarter

Setting goals for the final quarter of the year is a great way to finish the year in a strong position. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set effective goals. Reflect on the Year So Far: Take some time to review the goals you set at the beginning of the year and...

The Small Business Owners Summer Holidays Survival Guide

This is it! This is the big, hairy, whopper of a school holiday! Don’t panic – we’ve been there with bored teenagers and rampaging toddlers. It is possible to still get work done, have some fun and not feel guilty about it. You do need to be realistic, and flexible. ...

How to keep business momentum going through the summer holidays

We all know that keeping up business momentum during the big summer getaway weeks can be challenging. However, it doesn’t have to be! With a strategy in place and some forward thinking, you can maintain your productivity and even make progress! Here are our top tips...

Networking – The Small Business Emergency Service

We all know that Networking in business is always important, but it can be even more crucial during a cost of living crisis. When people are struggling to make ends meet, they cut back on spending, and businesses can experience a downturn in activity. Networking can...

How Accountability Works for You and Your Business

On 13th March 2023 here at My Networking Club, we will be launching a new online, live Accountability service for our members.  With the majority of our members being solopreneurs, sole traders, freelancers and other small business owners, we really believe...

Is Pic Rights a Scam? Image Rights for Small Businesses

In short, the answer is no .... Does everyone know the rules when using images? Whether it's for use online or in print - don’t use someone else’s pic without express permission – that’s written permission. Alternatively, you need to buy the licence to use photos and...

What We’ve Learnt from 30 Months of Virtual Meetings

Here, we share our Zoom top tips and business insights from having thousands of members and visitors through our digital doors, holding more than 300 events on Zoom in one year alone. MNC went to a fully virtual networking meeting provision overnight at the start of...

Is CSR the opportunity your business is missing out on?

Louise Gilbey explains why corporate social responsibility is about more than just giving to charities and how small businesses can benefit.

Collaborate to create impact

Liz Sorton saw a potential opportunity to support the community, but she couldn’t do it alone. Here she shares how collaboration led to the launch of an initiative that could deliver great impact.

My Greatest Lesson: Be prepared to take imperfect action

Kate Henwood is a stickler for detail, but in the latest MNC blog, she explains why ‘done is better than perfect’…

Work/Life Balance

Developing Resilience – Failure is not final

Never Look at a Failure As Final   Do you know people who seem to be bulletproof? You know, those who seem to take failures in their stride and are always smiling and moving forward in life. How do they do it? You know they're not immune to setbacks or hardship....

The Small Business Owners Summer Holidays Survival Guide

This is it! This is the big, hairy, whopper of a school holiday! Don’t panic – we’ve been there with bored teenagers and rampaging toddlers. It is possible to still get work done, have some fun and not feel guilty about it. You do need to be realistic, and flexible. ...

How to keep business momentum going through the summer holidays

We all know that keeping up business momentum during the big summer getaway weeks can be challenging. However, it doesn’t have to be! With a strategy in place and some forward thinking, you can maintain your productivity and even make progress! Here are our top tips...

Is International Women’s Day (IWD) still relevant today?

Is International Women’s Day (IWD) still relevant today? Right here and right now? Well,  we really believe it is relevant, maybe more now than in the past few years.  There had been much progress for women in all walks of life globally.  However, with the arrival of...

The businessperson’s guide to retirement planning

Andrew Leppard reminds us why we should start preparing for our later years and how to kick start our retirement plans.

Time to start planning your holiday!

It’s finally time to start planning some well-earned R&R. Here’s Sally-Jo Asser with advice for planning for a successful break away.

Supporting your family in uncertain times

As family and working life go hand in hand through the Pandemic, Sarahlynn Hodder offers her expert advice for supporting your family’s emotional wellbeing.

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Moving Along ….

Moving Along ….

It's time to move along! We have a change at MNC HQ. Carolyn’s business interests are flourishing and in order to offer the very best services to her clients she has stepped aside from her role as MNC Co- Director. When Carolyn took up the mantle as a Director in...

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Moving Along ….

Moving Along ….

It's time to move along! We have a change at MNC HQ. Carolyn’s business interests are flourishing...

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