Your Business Matters

Your Business Matters Your Business Matters runs productive , professional & profitable networking events.

Their leader Barbara Hodgson, has helped more than 3,500 businesses realise the potential to increase their revenue through, sustained business relationships. Running your own business is exciting and rewarding but it can also be daunting. From the legal requirements of setting up a new venture to financing your ideas. employing staff and finding the most efficient ways of managing the day to day

admin, it is difficult to know the best way to proceed. Your Business Matters runs courses, seminars and conferences to give business owners the knowledge, information and contacts to help you plan, launch and grow your business in the most efficient and effective way. Everything we offer is practical and useful, so you can apply it to your business.

At Your Business Matters groups, I see lots of successful project collaborations between members. Here are a few things ...
04/09/2026

At Your Business Matters groups, I see lots of successful project collaborations between members. Here are a few things I've noticed that help collaborations go smoothly:

1. Getting clear on roles. Decide who owns which part of the project so there's no confusion later.

2. Agree how to communicate. Set how often you'll check in and how decisions will be made.

3. Stay aligned with each other. The client should feel like they're working with one team, not two businesses running in parallel.

4. Sort out the practical details early. Invoicing, deadlines and how you'll talk about the collaboration publicly should all be agreed before the work starts.

A great planning conversation covering these types of things can help a project run smoothly and deliver a positive client experience.

Is there anything else you do to kickstart a collaboration and help things run smoothly?

Every great business opportunity starts with a conversation.At The Connections Club, we bring local business owners toge...
02/09/2026

Every great business opportunity starts with a conversation.

At The Connections Club, we bring local business owners together to build genuine relationships, share knowledge, and create opportunities through meaningful connections.

Visitors are always welcome, so why not come along and see how the right conversations can help your business thrive?

Book your place using the link below:

https://portal.yourbusinessmatters.co/visitor/?entity=visitor&action=connectionclub&GroupIdfr=1&submit=Search

When you walk into a networking event, are you just thinking about who could be interested in your services?If that’s wh...
02/09/2026

When you walk into a networking event, are you just thinking about who could be interested in your services?

If that’s where your thinking is, you’re most likely not getting the results you want from networking.

Successful networkers think about follow-ups - who in the room could help others in their network? Who could they collaborate with? What kind of connections are they looking for?

At the risk of giving myself a catchphrase (my members know it’s something I’m so passionate about) – don’t try to sell to the room.

Focus on meeting people who can help you grow your business whether that’s through knowledge sharing, partnerships or maybe referrals. Give as much as you hope to gain from the group. That’s effective networking.

If you want to come and visit a networking group that’s focused on sharing knowledge and building long-term, strategic connections, DM me to find out more Your Business Matters networking events in your area.

New to networking? One of the most common questions I get asked is which type of group to start with and the honest answ...
31/08/2026

New to networking? One of the most common questions I get asked is which type of group to start with and the honest answer is: it depends on you.

If you like knowing what to expect, a chaired meeting with a familiar agenda will feel comfortable and help you really get to know people. If you enjoy the unpredictability of meeting anyone and everyone, a larger, open format might suit you better.

Membership-style, one-per-profession groups are excellent for building long-term, collaborative relationships that can have a hugely positive impact on your business. Open networks, where you might sit next to a direct competitor, can help you sharpen how you talk about what makes you different.

My advice is to go for a mix if you can with one structured, but relaxed networking group alongside a drop-in one (as long as you're not spreading yourself too thin).

If you'd like to try a membership-style group for yourself, come along and visit us as a visitor. DM me to find out more about Your Business Matters events in your area.

Being a great networker at an event is only a small part of what makes networking successful. What happens after the mee...
28/08/2026

Being a great networker at an event is only a small part of what makes networking successful. What happens after the meeting is just as important.

It’s vital to follow up and connect between meetings. If someone asks for a 121, book it. If they show interest in what you do, send them what they need without chasing. If you said you'd introduce them to a contact, follow through.

Doing what you said you would and putting effort into the relationship builds more trust than hoping your one-minute pitch at the networking event will do all the heavy lifting.

What's your approach to following up after a networking event?

🚀 BUSINESS ROOM OUNDLE IS LAUNCHING!We’re delighted to announce the launch of The Business Room Oundle on Wednesday, 7th...
26/08/2026

🚀 BUSINESS ROOM OUNDLE IS LAUNCHING!

We’re delighted to announce the launch of The Business Room Oundle on Wednesday, 7th October! 🎉

Based at the Montagu Arms, Barnwell, our new monthly networking group will bring together local business owners, franchise owners, and professionals who want to build genuine, long-term business relationships.

🗓️ Wednesday, 7th October
⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am
📍 Montagu Arms, Barnwell, PE8 5PH

This isn’t networking based on selling to the room. It’s about building trusted relationships, sharing knowledge, finding strategic partners, and supporting each other’s businesses.

And there’s no pressure. No targets. Just genuine connections. 🤝

Come along and be part of the launch!

👉 Book your visitor place here: https://portal.yourbusinessmatters.co/visitor/?entity=visitor&action=request&EventIdfr=400

Deciding whether to commit to a networking group after one visit is a big decision, but focusing only on how many leads ...
26/08/2026

Deciding whether to commit to a networking group after one visit is a big decision, but focusing only on how many leads you got is the wrong thing to base it on.

Instead, notice the culture of the group. Do members seem happy to help each other? Are they listening to each other or just waiting for their turn to speak? Is there a balance of structured sections and time for casual conversation? Can you picture yourself still being part of the group in a year?

Leads and referrals come with time, once trust has been built. What you're really assessing on a first visit is whether the people and the culture are the right environment for you to grow.

If you want to experience that type of group for yourself, come along to a Your Business Matters group as a visitor. DM me to find out more.

"I don't have time to network, I need to focus on growing my business." This is something I hear and it usually just mea...
24/08/2026

"I don't have time to network, I need to focus on growing my business."

This is something I hear and it usually just means they haven't found the right networking group yet. Once they do, they experience just how much business growth can be achieved in the right group.

When you're stretched thin, taking time out for networking can feel like a luxury you can't afford. But the businesses that get the most out of networking tend to be the ones that don’t treat it as a nice-to-have but as part of how they grow, the same way they'd treat marketing or sales.

No networking group can promise you sales and you should be wary of any that do. The right group can offer the chance to build relationships that lead to referrals, collaborations and knowledge you wouldn't have access to otherwise.

If that sounds like what you're after, come and visit a Your Business Matters group. DM me to find one near you.

I’ve met hundreds of business owners at different stages over the years and a few common traits repeat in people who are...
21/08/2026

I’ve met hundreds of business owners at different stages over the years and a few common traits repeat in people who are successful networkers.

The first is a growth attitude. They're open to new ideas and don’t assume they know everything.

The second is curiosity. They want to understand other people's businesses, not just talk about their own.

The third is having a long-term view of business. They make decisions based on where they want their business to be in years and don’t get held back by fear.

None of these traits require experience. Business owners who bring this mindset from day one tend to get more out of networking because they're there to build something over time.

If you'd like to visit a networking group built around forging long-term, strategic connections, DM me to find a Your Business Matters group near you.

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