BforB Chorley

02/09/2026

A huge thank you to Brett McDonald from Somos Accounting for yesterday’s Spotlight at BforB Chorley.

The session was all about understanding the numbers in your business — and Brett broke it down in a way that made everything clearer. Members learned how to use simple formulae to see how their margin is affecting their success rates, and how small changes can make a big difference.

It was practical, eye‑opening, and exactly the kind of support local business owners need.

If you’d like to join us for a future meeting and learn from experts like Brett, send us a message — we’d love to welcome you.

29/08/2026

Year end accounts can make or break your financial clarity — and most business owners only see them once a year.

On Tuesday, Brett McDonald from Somos Accounting helps BforB Chorley break down year end accounts in a way that’s simple, practical, and genuinely useful for business owners.

If you’ve ever wondered:
> What your year end accounts really tell you

> How to use them to make better decisions

> How to avoid the common mistakes that cost businesses money

…this session will help you understand it clearly.

📅 1st September 2026

🕙 10:00 – 11:30

📍 Hartwood Hall Pub & Grill, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7AX

🔗 Info & booking:
https://bit.ly/Book-BforB-Chorley-Brunch

Come for the learning, stay for the connections

15/08/2026

Spotlight at BforB Chorley.

This week we’re featuring Elizabeth McWhinnie, Solicitor in Dispute Resolution at AFG Law, giving a General Legal Overview that every business owner should hear.

Join us for a session that sharpens your thinking and strengthens your network.

30/07/2026

Coming Up On Sunday!

BforB Chorley's nominated charity: Galloways is running their Summer Festival:

Cakes
Lego - with the Lego Man himself!
Family Fun

📅 Sunday 2nd August

🕒 11 am-3 pm

📍 Howick House, Penwortham PR1 0LS

30/07/2026

Upcoming 10 minute deep dive at Tuesdays Business Networking Brunch is all about creating healthy habits around your finances...one less thing to worry about with our very own specialist Alex Meadowcroft at the Hartwood Hall - Pub & Grill

Meet other businesses who also recognise the value in having healthy finances for healthy growth.

18/07/2026

Spotlight this Tuesday at BforB Chorley — and we’re bringing something a little different.

We’re welcoming Gary Foxcroft from North West Brick Community CIC for a session on Facebook Marketing with the LEGO Man.

Gary’s approach to community building and online engagement is creative, memorable, and incredibly effective — and he’ll be sharing how businesses can use personality and and play to stand out on Facebook.

📅 Tuesday, 21st July
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30
📍 Hartwood Hall Pub & Grill, PR6 7AX

If you haven’t booked yet, now’s the time.
This session will be packed with practical ideas you can apply immediately.

Book here: https://bit.ly/Book-BforB-Chorley-Brunch
(Case sensitive link)

15/07/2026

Upcoming Spotlight at BforB Chorley — and this one’s going to be fun!

Gary Foxcroft from North West Brick Community CIC is joining us for a session on Facebook Marketing with the LEGO Man.

Gary’s built a brilliant community using creativity, play, and smart social strategy — and he’s bringing those insights to Chorley to share with local business professionals.

📅 21st July 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30
📍 Hartwood Hall Pub & Grill, Preston Road, PR6 7AX

If you want to learn how to stand out online, build engagement, and market with personality, this is a session you don’t want to miss. Booking link and info in the comments.

10/07/2026

At BforB Chorley, proactive facilitation is part of our culture.

This week we saw how relationship‑building, follow‑up, and staying top‑of‑mind created instant value for our members — with introductions made, problems solved, and proposals progressed.

This is networking done the BforB way: intentional, structured, and focused on helping each other win.

10/07/2026

Hello everyone,

Did you know? Please share and like. Let you network know.

🚨 HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE THIS BECOMES LAW 🚨

HMRC has launched a consultation that could give it **new powers to recover lower-value tax debts directly from bank accounts through instalment deductions** for people and businesses who have repeatedly failed to engage with them. The Government says the aim is to tackle unpaid tax more effectively, while including safeguards to ensure the powers are used fairly. 📑

Whether you agree with the proposal or have concerns about how it could work in practice, **this is exactly why consultations exist.**

As accountants, we've seen first-hand that tax debts aren't always caused by people refusing to pay. Mistakes happen. Cash flow problems happen. Mental health struggles happen. Small businesses already face enough challenges without the worry of additional enforcement powers.

If you think these proposals deserve closer scrutiny, don't just complain about them after the fact...

**Take 5 minutes and submit your views to HMRC while you still can.**

Every response counts. Whether you're a business owner, accountant, freelancer or taxpayer, this is your opportunity to influence the final legislation.

Read the consultation here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/tackling-lower-value-tax-debts/proposals-to-tackle-lower-value-tax-debts

Share this post with other business owners and encourage them to respond too.

Your voice matters. Use it.