Author: mlacey

Whether you’re running a boutique B&B in Bourton-on-the-Water, a retail shop in Cirencester, or a landscaping service covering the wider Cotswolds, your website is often the first impression potential customers get. If they can’t find you online, you’re missing out. But here’s the good news: SEO doesn’t have to be overwhelming, time-consuming, or ridiculously technical. …

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A day of clarity and connection for business owners What if, in a single day, you could get the clarity, confidence, and connections necessary to propel your business forward and be free from the usual overwhelm? This is precisely the experience offered by Empowered Live!, hosted by Nicky Souch on 10 April. This full-day event …

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1 April 2025 ∙ Today’s Cotswolds Huddle was spectacular! We were at one of the best hotels in the Cotswolds, Burleigh Court, and we had the most glorious sunshine. With views that rank among the very best the Cotswolds has to offer (and that’s really saying something in the Cotswolds), the hotel was the perfect …

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When to speak up and when to stay silent In today’s hyper-connected world, the lines between personal and professional lives are increasingly blurred. This leaves many business owners, particularly those building personal brands, grappling with a crucial question: Should I share my personal views in my business? The answer, as with most things, isn’t a …

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On 4 March 2025, we gathered at the charming Three Ways House in Mickleton for our monthly Cotswolds Huddle, a networking event that brings together businesses from across the region. 60 of us were huddled up on this sunny first Tuesday of March and we had a fabulous time. The hotel, renowned for its Pudding …

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Jilly Drywood of The Tall Trees Celebrant is passionate about more than just crafting memorable ceremonies; she’s dedicated to sustainability. She wrote the Guide To Eco-Friendly Weddings in the Cotswolds, a great article, for our Cotswolds Weddings. So here, we’ve adapted her advice to support businesses interested in hosting sustainable events. Recognising that eco-conscious event …

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Priscilla Pollara, founder of Top Trick, is bringing her expertise in public relations to the Cotswolds with a new course hosted at the stunning Blackwell Grange. This exciting development comes after Didi and William Vernon Miller, the owners of Blackwell Grange, attended one of Priscilla’s workshops last autumn and were inspired to bring the masterclass …

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Is the collective noun for a group of brilliant people ‘A Huddle’? If it isn’t, it definitely should be!* Since 2013, our Cotswolds Huddle has been bringing together the brilliant people of the Cotswold business community in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, networking and creating business friendships across industries and areas. While the venue and …

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