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East Lancashire Grows Presence with New Leadership ExpertiseNews

East Lancashire Grows Presence with New Leadership Expertise

East Lancashire-based SUMMIT franchise, led by Chris Ball, is scaling rapidly to meet growing demand and has welcomed…
Are you talking the PsNews

Are you talking the Ps

Get to the Point and get ready for Purchase. Marketing is often full of jargon and specialised vocabulary.…
Making a Difference in ManchesterNews

Making a Difference in Manchester

The highly acclaimed business community that is YAB – Your Affordable Board, which has grown quickly out of numerous…
Unlocking the 7 Key Qualities of a Transformational LeaderNews

Unlocking the 7 Key Qualities of a Transformational Leader

Introduction How are business coaches shaping the leadership profiles of their clients these days? One leadership model that’s…
Menu Contact Why Should You Care About Your Company’s Values and Culture?News

Menu Contact Why Should You Care About Your Company’s Values and Culture?

Introduction A quick answer to that question would be something like, “Because it’s not 1985 anymore”. In general,…
Why Investing in Coaching is Worthwhile for Long-Term Business SuccessNews

Why Investing in Coaching is Worthwhile for Long-Term Business Success

Introduction As a business leader, you’re always looking for ways to improve productivity and performance within your company.…
Why a Positive Company Culture is Critical for Employee Engagement and RetentionNews

Why a Positive Company Culture is Critical for Employee Engagement and Retention

Introduction As a business leader, it’s easy to get bogged down with numbers and metrics like profit margins,…
Making a Difference in LancasterNews

Making a Difference in Lancaster

The highly acclaimed business community that is YAB – Your Affordable Board, which has grown quickly out of…
Why Skilled Tradespeople Need Business CoachesNews

Why Skilled Tradespeople Need Business Coaches

Introduction Remember when you did your apprenticeship? Apart from the hilarious pranks involving buckets of steam, long stands,…
How To Build a Culture of Trust in Your TeamNews

How To Build a Culture of Trust in Your Team

At the risk of being over-dramatic, today’s business world can be a tough place where only the strongest…
Leadership vs Management: Understanding the Key Differences for Business SuccessNews

Leadership vs Management: Understanding the Key Differences for Business Success

Introduction Aspiring to be a successful business leader? Remember, leadership and management are different skills, so be careful…
Leading by Example: Why Authenticity is Critical for Business LeadersNews

Leading by Example: Why Authenticity is Critical for Business Leaders

Business leadership is more than just titles and positions. It is about guidance, inspiration, and motivation to achieve…
Don’t Think Outside The Box: Smash It And Get InnovativeNews

Don’t Think Outside The Box: Smash It And Get Innovative

Innovation is not just a trendy buzzword. In today’s fast-paced world, businesses that don’t innovate die. Companies that…
Building A Bulletproof Company Culture Through Effective LeadershipNews

Building A Bulletproof Company Culture Through Effective Leadership

Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, having an influential and strong company culture is essential…
Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence in LeadershipNews

Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Introduction Being an effective leader is about more than just having the right credentials or experience. It’s also…
Can you Overcome these Five Business Challenges on Your Own?News

Can you Overcome these Five Business Challenges on Your Own?

If you’re like most business leaders, you’ll probably feel like you have to tackle all of your company’s…
What is Business Culture? [and 5 Ways to Improve Yours]News

What is Business Culture? [and 5 Ways to Improve Yours]

Introduction Ask any HR professional what the most important factor in attracting and retaining top talent is, and…
Transform Your Business: YAB Launches in Tarleton!News

Transform Your Business: YAB Launches in Tarleton!

YAB is not your typical business networking group. It’s a dynamic community where business owners and leaders come…
New Company Reaches the Summit: Forward Thinking and Latitude Studios MergeNews

New Company Reaches the Summit: Forward Thinking and Latitude Studios Merge

Forward Thinking and Latitude are delighted to announce their merger and the formation of a new company, To…
Why a Recession is the Best Time to Grow (or Start) Your BusinessNews

Why a Recession is the Best Time to Grow (or Start) Your Business

Introduction According to the media, we’re approaching a recession, and many businesses may struggle. Some wonder if they…
6 Tips for Managing Your Business During Volatile TimesNews

6 Tips for Managing Your Business During Volatile Times

Introduction It’s no secret that we’re living in uncertain times. Political instability, Brexit, the war in Ukraine, and…
The Real Secret to Attracting and Retaining the Best People for Your BusinessNews

The Real Secret to Attracting and Retaining the Best People for Your Business

So it turns out that the secret to attracting and retaining the best people for your business isn’t…
6 Guaranteed Ways to Demotivate Your Team This YearNews

6 Guaranteed Ways to Demotivate Your Team This Year

Introduction Ah, the New Year. A time of resolutions, renewed energy and enthusiasm. Unless you work in a…
Why is Growth Important for Businesses?News

Why is Growth Important for Businesses?

Growth is an important part of any business lifecycle and has many benefits. It’s a sign that your…
Do you Have What it Takes to be a Great Business Leader?News

Do you Have What it Takes to be a Great Business Leader?

Introduction Everyone has heard of the great business leaders of our time. People like Tim Cook, Elon Musk,…
Think you need a business coach? Here are all the reasons you’re right!News

Think you need a business coach? Here are all the reasons you’re right!

Have you ever wondered why elite athletes have coaches and mentors? Sure, they have the talent and skill…
6 Ways to Motivate your TeamNews

6 Ways to Motivate your Team

Introduction Anyone who’s ever managed a team knows that keeping employees motivated can sometimes be challenging. After all,…
To The Summit Announces Exciting Partnership with Let’s Make A Difference to Make a Positive Impact In LancashireNews

To The Summit Announces Exciting Partnership with Let’s Make A Difference to Make a Positive Impact In Lancashire

To The Summit, a leader in business growth, transformation, business community building, and a trusted brand throughout Lancashire,…
Crafting the Perfect Company Vision Statement: 5 Steps to SuccessNews

Crafting the Perfect Company Vision Statement: 5 Steps to Success

Introduction Every successful business has a well-crafted vision statement that reflects its long-term goals and aspirations. A company’s…
How to Define Your Company Culture: A Comprehensive GuideNews

How to Define Your Company Culture: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction A lot has been written about company culture, and it may be something you know about and…
How to Enhance Your Leadership Skills and Boost Your Business PerformanceNews

How to Enhance Your Leadership Skills and Boost Your Business Performance

Introduction Leadership is one of the most critical business skills. Influential leaders inspire employees, improve company culture, and…
How to Develop a Growth Strategy for Your BusinessNews

How to Develop a Growth Strategy for Your Business

Introduction Business leaders face a huge challenge when it comes to scaling their businesses. With so many variables…
Engaged Workforces: The Transformative Role of RecognitionNews

Engaged Workforces: The Transformative Role of Recognition

In 2001, I was told by my HR Director that my “people-centred approach to management was not common…
Unlocking Success: The Transparency AdvantageNews

Unlocking Success: The Transparency Advantage

Every enterprise has a hidden powerhouse at its core. A dynamic force often neglected in the race for…
Improving Team Performance Through Collaborative WorkspacesNews

Improving Team Performance Through Collaborative Workspaces

Lead, and They Will Follow We’ve been there. Enclosed within claustrophobic walls, trying not to make a sound,…
Navigating Towards Good Growth with a Shared PlanNews

Navigating Towards Good Growth with a Shared Plan

Hooked on Growth? Bet You Haven’t Tried This Yet… Growth is the lifeblood of business. It’s not just…
Navigating Success: Unleashing the Power of VisionNews

Navigating Success: Unleashing the Power of Vision

Light that fire, leaders. Let’s talk about your North Star! That beacon which guides your business towards unprecedented…
The Importance of Clarity in Goals and StrategyNews

The Importance of Clarity in Goals and Strategy

Introduction: Embrace Your Vision Let’s get straight to the point: clear goals and a defined strategy are not…
East Lancashire Celebrates Successful Launch of YAB Rawtenstall (2023)News

East Lancashire Celebrates Successful Launch of YAB Rawtenstall (2023)

To The Summit – East Lancashire is delighted to announce the successful launch of the new YAB group in Rawtenstall. The…
Transform Your Business: YAB Launches in Tarleton!News

Transform Your Business: YAB Launches in Tarleton!

YAB is thrilled to announce the launch of YAB Tarleton, an innovative business support community designed to help local…
Forward Thinking – West Lancashire Launches with Visionary Leader Keith McMurtrieNews

Forward Thinking – West Lancashire Launches with Visionary Leader Keith McMurtrie

Introduction: Embrace Your Vision Forward Thinking is excited to announce the launch of its latest franchise in West Lancashire,…
SUMMIT Summary – Issue 3 – the Christmassy oneNews

SUMMIT Summary – Issue 3 – the Christmassy one

Last Saturday we celebrated together with friends, customers and YAB - Your Affordable Board members at the salvage…
SUMMIT Summary – Issue TwoNews

SUMMIT Summary – Issue Two

Our client National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) held their annual Parliamentary Day on Wednesday evening of this week.…
SUMMIT Summary – Issue One, Off we goNews

SUMMIT Summary – Issue One, Off we go

A busy few days in Manchester saw Sarah Clemson, invited by pro-manchester, present at their '25 Things to…
SUMMIT Summary – Issue 5 – Super Events and ExportersNews

SUMMIT Summary – Issue 5 – Super Events and Exporters

SUPERYAB 2025 The culmination of a lot of event planning and preparation saw SuperYAB return. As we brought…
SUMMIT Summary – Issue 4 – First week back in the officeNews

SUMMIT Summary – Issue 4 – First week back in the office

Successful GPS Kerrie (Medlicott) Walton our South Manchester franchisee had a great start to the week with the…
SUMMIT Summary – Issue 6: New YAB Leaders & Networking GaloreNews

SUMMIT Summary – Issue 6: New YAB Leaders & Networking Galore

Networking in a Rush Jennie Henderson & Chris Ball attended the East Lancashire Chamber of CommerceRush Hour. It…
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