Piran networking group

14/10/2026

Are you secretly running on empty?

We had a brilliant talk at our meeting yesterday morning from our member Debbie Slater, owner of keheren therapy!

She took us through the reality of burnout, how to spot the early warning signs, how to avoid hitting that wall, and most importantly, how to actually break the stress cycle.

One of the biggest takeaways was the importance of putting self-care directly into your daily routine, rather than just hoping you’ll find time for it.

Whether that’s getting to the gym, going for a quick walk to blow off steam, prioritising proper sleep, or booking in a massage to reset, making that time is non-negotiable!

Huge thank you to Debbie for such a grounded, timely reminder that looking after ourselves is the best thing we can do for our businesses and our health! 🧡

30/09/2026

At yesterday morning's breakfast meeting, our member Claire shared a presentation on Business Continuity Planning in a small business.

Claire shared the core elements of planning, risk identification and test and exercising, which sparked some interesting discussions with the rest of the members.

The key 3 areas we looked at were:

1. What the business cannot afford to lose?
2. Who will make decisions during disruption?
3. What needs to happen in the first few hours?

Claire went on to explain that business continuity and organisational resilience doesn't have to be complicated.

✅ Start simple.
✅ Keep it realistic.
✅ Test your assumptions.
✅ Learn as you go.

Because when disruption happens, usability beats perfection every time!

If you'd like to know more about Business Continuity for small businesses, have a read of Claire's blog here: https://bcplus.co.uk/f/where-to-start-with-business-continuity-as-a-small-business

23/09/2026

If the thought of traditional networking makes you want to slowly retreat into the nearest corner like this guy... we hear you 😬

We all want to grow our businesses across Cornwall, but standing in a room full of people feeling forced to sell yourself to strangers isn't how real business relationships are built.

That’s exactly why our group is different.

We’re a friendly, down-to-earth group of business owners who leave the forced chatter at the door. Over a proper, hot breakfast, we share our challenges and insights, build genuine trust, and actively refer business to one another so we can all thrive.

No awkward corner-lingering required!

📍 Where: The Norway Inn, Perranarworthal
📅 When: Every other Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Done and dusted by 8:45 AM, so you make real local connections without losing a single hour of your workday. ☕

👇 Event details attached below - come grab breakfast with us!

https://fb.me/e/4n9Hv6oIJ

17/09/2026

On Tuesday morning, our member Jessica Chantler - Quilter Financial Advisers led a fantastic interactive session.

Instead of a standard presentation, Jess handed out profile cards featuring hypothetical retirement scenarios with pension pots, property values, savings, and future goals, and challenged the room to evaluate if the wealth would cover those plans.

It sparked a great, practical discussion on the importance of robust financial planning.

Also a huge thank you to our substitute visitors stepping in on Tuesday:

Paul from Osprey Health and Safety Services standing in for Gill Morgan (Mortgage & Protection).

and

Shelley from EmpowerPilates.org Standing in for Debbie (keheren therapy).

We greatly appreciated your time and support!

Interested in networking with local professionals? Send us a message to join our next meeting as a guest!

09/09/2026

Our last meeting was a very eventful one indeed! 🖤

Our member Steve Bodfish who represents Utility Warehouse was our main speaker, and decided to talk to us about Goal Setting. Steve talked about how he and his lovely family have achieved many personal goals and made so many lovely memories. It was a really inspiring talk and certainly got the rest of the members talking about their own goals. 🙌

We also had, not one, not even two, but THREE members celebrating their birthday! They were very happy to be presented with a yummy cake to finish off with something sweet after their breakfasts. 🎂

And last but certainly not least, our wonderful member Debbie from keheren therapy was presented with the monthly recognition award and a bunch of flowers, to thank her for all her work as the Piran Business Group Secretary for the last 2 years. Debbie recently stepped down from the role so she could focus on enjoying being a member.
Debbie has worked incredibly hard in this role and we at Piran Business Group are forever grateful to your dedication and hard work! 💐🏆

The new secretary has been appointed and we are pleased that Kelly at Ka-Pow Admin I VA & Social Media Support is going to be supporting us and keeping things organised behind the scenes. 💥

If you'd like to be part of a fun and supportive networking group, please come and visit us - Our next meeting is on Tuesday 15th September 7.30am at The Norway Inn Tickets can be purchased here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/piran-business-networking-breakfast-tickets-1307032051049

19/08/2026

At this week's breakfast meeting Gill Morgan talked about Larf Cornwall, a charity which is very close to her heart 💙

Gill is one of the Trustees of LARF and we are proud to support the cause at Piran Business Group.

LARF (Lauren and Rosie Fund) was founded in 2010 in memory of two courageous young women, Lauren and Rosie, whose friendship during treatment inspired their families to create a lasting legacy of hope and support.

The charity provides essential services such as clinical psychology, specialist nursing, and play therapy, which support teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer and leukaemia treatment across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

If you would like to support this wonderful charity there are many ways you can get involved.

Easy Fundraising - Every time you shop online the retailer will donate part of what you spend - Easy to use and Completely Free to you! - More information can be found here https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/larf-cornwall/

Direct Donations - https://www.justgiving.com/charity/larfcornwall

Fundraising events - https://www.larfcornwall.co.uk/fundraise

And of course...tomorrow night there will be the Speed Quiz at Zafiros Truro (see our featured post for more details)

17/08/2026

Networking with a view!

A couple of our Piran Business Group members kicked off their morning with a 1-to-1 meeting in this spot today at The Cornish Barista

Building strong, trusted relationships is at the heart of what we do. These informal catch-ups outside of our main meetings give everyone a chance to collaborate, share advice, and grow together.

We’d love to welcome you to our next event:

Next Breakfast Meeting: Tomorrow morning!
Tickets: Grab yours here ⬇ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1307032051049?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you can't join us tomorrow, don't worry...we meet fortnightly.

Secure your spot for the next one and come introduce yourself to the group!

12/08/2026

Speed Quiz to help raise valuable funds for Larf Cornwall 💛💛

Who's coming along?

So it’s just over a week until our next speed quiz - use the link to reserve your table and claim your free bowl of chips 🙌🙌
The Jackpot on the envelope game is now £150 😊😊😊😊
Come along for a laugh- no paper or pens needed just an iPad or your phone 👍 plus you will be raising money for at the same time ❤️

zafiros.co.uk/event-details-registration/speed-quizzing-of-zafiros-2

05/08/2026

There was plenty to see at this week's Piran Business Network meeting, as Jeremy from Mid Cornwall Printing showcased a range of branded merchandise and printed products.

From lanyards and pens to notebooks and other promotional items, members were given a glimpse into the many ways businesses can keep their brand visible and memorable.

Jeremy shared examples of how promotional merchandise can support networking events, exhibitions, customer engagement and everyday brand awareness, while demonstrating the variety of options available to businesses of all sizes.

The session sparked plenty of ideas and showed how practical, branded products can help businesses make a lasting impression.

An informative and engaging presentation, packed with inspiration for businesses looking to elevate their marketing and branding.

23/06/2026

One of the highlights from the recent Piran Business Network meeting was an insightful presentation by bookkeeper Deborah Taylor Keating on what self-employed business owners can claim as allowable expenses.

Understanding which expenses are tax deductible can make a real difference to your business, helping you keep accurate records, maximise legitimate claims, and ensure you're paying the correct amount of tax.

Some of the areas discussed included:
✅ Travel and mileage for business journeys
✅ Office expenses and stationery
✅ Marketing and advertising costs
✅ Business insurance
✅ Professional fees and subscriptions
✅ Working from home expenses
✅ Tools, materials and stock used for your business

The key message? Good record-keeping throughout the year makes tax time far less stressful and helps ensure you don't miss expenses you're entitled to claim.

A big thank you to Deborah Taylor Keating for sharing her expertise and practical guidance with the Piran Business Network community.