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From tackling those pesky unfinished tasks to supporting large projects or providing ongoing help until you’re ready to grow your team, reliable solutions to keep your business buzzing.

We’ve got a couple of great sessions coming up over the next few weeks for business owners 👇Thursday 14th May – Business...
08/05/2026

We’ve got a couple of great sessions coming up over the next few weeks for business owners 👇

Thursday 14th May – Business Owners Online Mastermind

Thursday 21st May – Our 10-year anniversary BOOM (in-person) in St Ives, Cambridgeshire

If you’ve never had the support of being around other business owners who really get it, you might not realise just how powerful it can be. Having a space to talk things through, get fresh ideas, and tackle challenges together can make a huge difference.

If that’s something you’ve been missing, now’s a great time to change that.

Here’s what one of our newest members said after joining last month:

“Brilliantly structured and managed. Lots to think about. I also received some of the most useful advice I’ve had in a long time from everyone in the group.”

If you fancy joining us, we’d love to have you there 🙂

A week ago we shared tips on how to navigate and access funding if you're a business, but what if your a social enterpri...
21/04/2026

A week ago we shared tips on how to navigate and access funding if you're a business, but what if your a social enterprise, charity non profit organisation?

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A space to think out loud, gain fresh perspectives, and learn from the experience of other business owners, that’s exact...
17/04/2026

A space to think out loud, gain fresh perspectives, and learn from the experience of other business owners, that’s exactly what BOOM (Business Owners Open Mastermind) is all about.

Yesterday's session was no exception. We explored what it really takes to understand others and communicate effectively, especially when someone is reluctant to open up.

One standout insight was the use of Perceptual Positions, an NLP tool that helps you step into three viewpoints:
🔸your own
🔸the other person’s
🔸the observer’s
It’s a simple but powerful way to shift perspective, build trust, and communicate with more empathy and clarity.

This naturally led us into a brilliant conversation about communication styles and how to better support neurodivergent individuals. When you’re willing to flex beyond your preferred style and consider the needs of the person in front of you, the quality of your interactions changes dramatically.

If you’re a business owner who values open conversation, shared learning, and practical insight, we’d love to welcome you to a future BOOM session. We welcomed two new members this week, Becky Lamont (Marketing specialist) and Nate Lansdell (telling stories through photography), welcome.👋

📅 Online: 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 In person (St Ives): 3rd Thursday of each month, 9:15am–11:15am
🔗 Find us on Eventbrite

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are full of ambitious small businesses with huge growth potential. The challenge? Access...
13/04/2026

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are full of ambitious small businesses with huge growth potential. The challenge? Accessing the funding that turns ambition into action. Grants aren’t just money, they’re catalysts for scaling, upgrading, and accelerating.


Within this blog, are five smart tips to help you navigate the funding landscape and find the support that propels you forward.


Some rewarding feedback from our Business Owners Open Mastermind (BOOM) networking session held yesterday online.🐝 "I re...
10/04/2026

Some rewarding feedback from our Business Owners Open Mastermind (BOOM) networking session held yesterday online.

🐝 "I received some of the most useful advice I've had in a long time from everyone in the group"

🐝"So great to have BOOM back in my life"
(having a monthly session on-line has allowed members who couldn't attend in person to join again)!

For anyone not sure what a Mastermind is, it's a peer-to-peer mentoring group that meets regularly to share knowledge, provide accountability, and solve problems. Members support one another to achieve business goals, focusing on brainstorming, strategic advice, and honest feedback rather than just networking. People walk away with actions having heard advice that will be useful for them in the future, and a feeling of satisfaction having supporting others too.

We meet on-line and in person, same format for both each month.

If you'd like to join our next sessions, booking links are below.

In person event 16th April, 9.15am in St Ives: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-owners-open-mastermind-in-person-tickets-1981799705267?aff=oddtdtcreator

On-line session 14th May, 10am: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-line-business-owners-open-mastermind-boom-tickets-1981701664023?aff=oddtdtcreator

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What is the difference between a business and a social enterprise?When you’re setting up a business, one of the most imp...
07/04/2026

What is the difference between a business and a social enterprise?

When you’re setting up a business, one of the most important early decisions is choosing the right type of organisation. Your structure doesn’t just shape how you operate, it also determines the kinds of funding you can access.

At The Work Bees, “What funding is available?” is one of the questions we’re asked most often. Getting the foundations right makes every step that follows so much easier.

Do you only get moving when a deadline is breathing down your neck? We’ve all been there. You know what you need to do, ...
31/03/2026

Do you only get moving when a deadline is breathing down your neck?

We’ve all been there. You know what you need to do, but you just… don't.

At The Work Bees, we talk about this a lot. Whether it’s for our clients or ourselves, we know that "knowing" isn't the same as "doing." That’s why accountability is at the heart of what we do.

But why is our brain wired this way? It usually comes down to one of these three psychological hurdles:
🧠 1. The Brain Tug-of-War: Your "Emotional Brain" moves faster than your "Logical Brain." If a task feels boring or scary, your brain triggers a "freeze" response to keep you comfortable.
⏳ 2. The "Future Self" Trap: We’re hardwired to choose instant gratification (hello, scrolling!) over long-term goals. We treat our "Future Self" like a stranger who can handle the stress later.
🛡️ 3. The Safety Shield: Sometimes we don't start because we're afraid to fail. If we don’t try, our self-image of being "capable" stays safe. Procrastination becomes a (frustrating) form of self-protection.

Which one resonates with you most today? 1, 2, or 3? 👇

Next time you’re stuck, stop and ask: "Am I avoiding the task, or am I avoiding how it makes me feel?"

Be 🐝 kind to your future self today!

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📢 Calling all SME Owners & Business Builders 📢Do you ever catch yourself thinking “I know I want to do things differentl...
26/03/2026

📢 Calling all SME Owners & Business Builders 📢

Do you ever catch yourself thinking “I know I want to do things differently… I’m just not sure where to start”?

Or maybe you’re the kind of person who gets real satisfaction from helping others, sharing ideas, offering advice, and seeing people thrive.

If either of those sounds like you, then our BOOM Mastermind Networking Event is absolutely for you. This isn’t another passive webinar. It’s an energising, collaborative, idea‑sparking session designed for business owners who want to:

🐝Think differently
🐝Gain clarity
🐝Share experience
🐝Learn from others
🐝Build meaningful connections

💥 Join us for the next online BOOM event
🗓 9th April
⏰ 10:00am
🔗 Link below to book on Eventbright

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-line-business-owners-open-mastermind-boom-tickets-1981701664023?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along, bring your challenges, bring your ideas, and let’s help each other move forward with confidence.

What a powerful Mastermind session today at BOOM in St Ives. A morning of surfacing limiting beliefs, challenging assump...
19/03/2026

What a powerful Mastermind session today at BOOM in St Ives. A morning of surfacing limiting beliefs, challenging assumptions, and leaning into that “just do it… what’s the real risk?” mindset.

We dug into the moments where our own beliefs quietly hold us back, explored where those stories were formed, and looked at how to shake them loose so we can move forward with clarity and confidence.

So often we think the problem is one thing… until we dig deeper and realise the real blocker sits somewhere entirely different. That’s where the breakthroughs happen.

There is huge power in saying challenges out loud, and even more in having a room of brilliant minds help you unpack them and turn them into actionable next steps.

Our next BOOM in person event is April 16th - booking link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--cambridgeshire/boom/

Happening this Thursday 19th March, book via Eventbright! Tickets still available, £35, venue The Norris Museum
17/03/2026

Happening this Thursday 19th March, book via Eventbright!

Tickets still available, £35, venue The Norris Museum

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C/o The Norris Museum, 41, The Broadway St Ives
St Ives
PE27 5BX

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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