Susan Carr and I are delighted that our networking event, Connect & Reflect is returning on the 29th September. As well as the usual networking opportunity, this month we have invited 5 Manchester business owners to answer questions about their businesses, the challenges they faced setting up, and to offer their advice to fellow entrepreneurs. The line up includes: Eric McBean - For over 40 years, Eric has been creating businesses and initiatives that solve real-world problem

In the latest edition of my Making Marketing & Social Media Real podcast I chat to Krish Patel, whose energy and enthusiasm are incredible to witness. Over a coffee in the Northern Quarter in Manchester we chat about why he founded Tales To Inspire and his latest challenge - skipping 35 marathons in 35 days. You heard that right! You can listen here

I'm once again joining Build A Business In GM Libraries to deliver my Using Facebook and Instagram for Business free workshop. New dates have recently been announced and if you are in or around the Manchester area you will find me at: 8th October - Wigan Library - Find out more 20th November - Rochdale Library - Find out more More dates will be announced in due course. Stay tuned! My recent workshop in Stockport