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Got 1.25 minutes to spare? Please vote for this incredible founder business in the link below ⬇ It will make a significant difference to Jess Mackenzie and Jess Cooks - Simple Family Suppers (and if you have 3.5 minutes to spare - check out her vid!) #founders #entrepreneurs #impact The Small Business Awards #community #makeadifference

Inspiring to spend the evening with tech-forward COOs, sharing commonalities in ways of thinking and experiences. Including, it turns out, walking fast. Interested to hear what unique value businesses find in a COO role? In an era of rapid technological and process transformation, it can be powerful and can also take many forms. #chiefoperatingofficer #coo

Loyalty Beyond Coffee Dear Café Owners, Loyalty isn’t just about coffee cards or discounts—it’s about how you make people feel. ✔️ Partner with local artisans to showcase their work in your café. ☕ Host storytelling nights or book readings. 🌟 Create a community board where customers can leave messages. When your café becomes more than a business—a hub for connection—loyalty naturally follows. What’s one way your café gives back to the community? #CafeOwners #CustomerLoyalty #CafeCulture #BusinessGrowth

Did you know that 44% of new businesses fail within the first five years? One of the biggest factors in their success is community support. At OPOV, we believe thriving businesses create thriving communities. 💡 This holiday season, let’s show up for the small businesses that keep our communities vibrant. Whether it’s grabbing gifts from a local shop, dining at a neighborhood restaurant, or sharing their posts on social media, your support makes a difference. What’s your favorite local business? Tag them in the comments and spread the love! 👇🏾 #SupportSmallBusiness #HolidayShopping #ShopLocal #CommunityFirst #OPOVMission

Is it acceptable to share a love for BBQ on this platform? 😄 What does BBQ have to do with business? A lot, actually. Hear me out... There’s nothing more satisfying than a perfectly smoked pork belly or ribs, fresh off the smoker. 🍖🔥 But it’s not just about the food—it’s about the people. It’s about gathering around a table, sharing stories, connecting with friends, and celebrating wins (both big and small). In many ways, BBQ is a lot like business—it brings people together. Whether it’s a team lunch, a weekend get-together, or an impromptu client meeting—great things happen when we’re all at the same table. So, what’s your favorite BBQ style? Let me know down in the comments.😊 #BBQ #Community #BusinessAndBBQ

Check out the below for part 2 of our 5 part mini series about how and where food can be grown in Gurnard. 🥕 Back in April, the Grow Gurnard group shared their ideas at an event in the village hall organised by @GurnardParishCouncil. Watch this video to find out what people had to say! 🌿 (Please email us if you're interested in subscribing to our newsletter at info@growgurnard.org) #grow #Gurnard #IsleofWight #CSA #video

Adults deserve field trips! We just wrapped up our first Best Era, LLC in-person event. We spent our first day helping firms get ready for 2025. But day 2 was just as meaningful. We got out of the classroom and got our hands dirty...with bread flour(btw if you're using any other flour for your pizza dough you're doing it wrong). Our attendees learned a new skill: making traditional New Haven style apizza. And along the way they learned skills that can help them in their business: -Follow a recipe. (Run on systems) -Keep it simple. Bread flour, water, salt, and yeast. (Stop making things harder for yourself than they need to be) -Market yourself like the famous New Haven apizza makers. (Be an expert in your field) Next time you get a chance to get out of your office for a field trip, do it! P.S. Thank you to Case Status for sponsoring and Haley Moore and Jay Burchfield for getting your hands dirty with us. #BestEra #SliceofSuccess #LegalBusinessCoaching #LegalBusinessConsulting

What does it take to be a successful founder ? I have had the pleasure to work with 00's over my career. The one common thread that runs through them all is. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. A few months a go I met Stuart Coleman, through the Kindreds Group of Drinks Founders. He was raising money for HAELU Drinks, and hustling on all fronts. There was a bubbling desire to create and independent drinks festival within the group and before you knew it DRINK IT IN Festival was born, a venue was secured a date was set and we were on. I have watched in awe as he has gone about creating something from nothing - with no investment, a genuine skill. So this post is a shout out to Stuart Coleman a true example of a 'journeyman' founder. 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 1️⃣ Drinks brands in my network who do not know about this... DM Stuart Coleman for information on stands there are a FEW left. 2️⃣ Anyone with any drinks buying responsibility or a curious investor you need to be there. Check this link out - https://lnkd.in/eXakrqDt 3️⃣ Curious drinks consumers - get your ticket this is going to be a vibe. I am also going to on one of the panels. With Eoin Keenan, Anthony Wilson, Blake Gladman Talking about: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 based on my report High and Dry Ltd So make sure you're there.

Running a restaurant is no small feat, but your resilience and vision set you up for success. Here’s today’s reminder: "With this restaurant, I am building a future for my family, creating memories for my guests, and enjoying the best partners to keep growing." Your passion drives your success, and with the right financial partner, the possibilities are limitless. Fundswell is your ally for growth, helping you create a lasting impact on your community. #BusinessMotivation #RestaurantGrowth #Fundswell

London, Shenzhen, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Austin, Medellin, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Rome, Costa Rica, Las Vegas, Kyiv, New York, San Diego, San Jose Del Cabo, Boston, Santiago de Cali, Phoenix, Armenia, San Francisco, Panama City, Toronto, Miami, Guyana, Chicago, Denver, and this week, Jupiter. These are just some of the cities I've held investor dinners in over the past decade. There have been so many lessons learned. Swen's list here is what you should follow, if you want to build an incredible network of people... no matter what the industry or focus is. There is absolutely no substitute for meeting people in person. If you're an active accredited investor and you'd like to join Swen and I at future dinners, make sure to connect. If you want to host your own dinners, just start! That's the hardest part. What's stopping you from creating and strengthening powerful relationships?