welcome to your local community

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Welcome to the Stratford-upon-Avon Business Community, a vibrant community of business owners who all value kindness, collaboration and business growth.

If you are looking for a friendly community of business owners to learn from and connect with, you’re in the right place!

“Lizzie is creating opportunities for local professionals to come together, share their experiences, and grow collectively. For anyone looking to be part of a supportive local business community.

Lizzie’s events are absolutely worth experiencing.”

introducing the directory…

your one-stop shop for the most highly regarded businesses in Stratford-upon-Avon and the local area

upcoming events

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Hi there!

I’m Lizzie, and I’m so glad you’re here.

My journey to creating Stratford-upon-Avon Business Community started in February 2024 when I was looking for a local networking group to join and I couldn’t find one that ticked all the boxes.

Since then our group has grown considerably and we are building the vibrant business community in Stratford-upon-Avon that I’d been dreaming of!

We have a diverse range of businesses in the community including spiritual healers, bookkeepers, mortgage brokers, a magician, aesthetic practitioners, photographers, content creators, graphic designers, solicitors and so many more!

I hope you can join us too!

Lizzie

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  • “Lizzie has created something truly special with her networking events. What stands out most is her genuine commitment to bringing local business owners together in a meaningful way. "

    Stella Tudor

  • “Attending Lizzie’s networking mornings has been a game-changer for my business!"

    Vicki Holtom

  • “Lizzie’s small business coffee mornings are amazing! The space Lizzie has created is truly something special, where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported."

    Lauren Anderson

  • "Lizzie’s events are welcoming, friendly, refreshing, inspiring, full of energy and fun! Lizzie is nailing the balance between promoting your own business, and being genuinely interested in others."

    Jill Cruxton

  • "If you’re interested in networking and connecting with many business owners, then look no further than Lizzie’s coffee mornings. Such a wonderful atmosphere and really enjoyable."

    Angus Baskerville

  • "Lizzie, your networking coffee mornings are honestly amazing! I’ve met so many brilliant small business owners through them who’ve shared great advice and reminded me that I’m not alone in this crazy journey of starting a business."

    Morganê Prodanovic

follow my journey

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