the directory

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‘the directory’ is your one-stop shop for the most highly regarded businesses in Stratford-upon-Avon and the local area.

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Over the past year I have connected countless businesses through my Coffee Mornings which I am proud to say have turned into powerful collaborations and referrals.

I have met and spoken to hundreds of local business owners and our community is growing faster than ever.

My vision is to continue to create a vibrant business community that is based on respect, kindness and inclusivity but one that also gives back to the community.

This year I will be collaborating with a local charity (to be revealed!) so that as a collective we are giving back and using our businesses to add value to where we live, in more ways than one.

‘The directory’ is my newest project and one that I am incredibly excited about, at present there is nowhere online where you can find a directory of local businesses that have all been vetted and recommended by people we know and trust.

I get asked one question more than I can count… “Lizzie please can you recommend me a XYZ…”

Well, yes I can! And I’m going to take my most valued contacts online in ‘the directory’.

member benefits

half price coffee mornings

this directory is about more than client referrals. It’s about trust, community and showcasing the quality businesses that we have here in Stratford-upon-Avon.

the difference between this directory and so many others is that we personally know each other and are all working together to grow our businesses in an authentic way.

if you’re the kind of person who wants to grow their business through hard sales and cold messaging people then this directory is not the one for you. however, if you value genuine connection, quality work and community - then welcome aboard.

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charitable donation

I have met so many incredible businesses at our coffee mornings over the past year that I can’t help imagining how much good we could all do for the community if we pulled together.

I haven’t organised my thoughts on this one yet but I am going to start by donating 10% of all directory memberships to a local charity who is positively impacting our community.

I am currently in talks with a couple and will come back to you with who I have decided on.

exclusive events & socials

I love our coffee mornings, but I do wonder how easy it is to create meaningful relationships if you only see each other once a month?

I have so many ideas for socials and events for directory members over the next few months but I will be starting with monthly co-working sessions.

these will be incredibly informal, relaxed and hopefully productive too!

priority speaking slots

each month I run ONLINE networking events for local entrepreneurs/business owners - as a member of the directory you will have access to speak at one of these events.

spaces will be given on a first come first served basis so please email Lizzie if you would like to apply.

  • The directory will be a little black book of all the incredible businesses who reside in or serve Stratford-upon-Avon.

    It will include your business name, contact information, your logo and photos, testimonials from locals (a requirement), a description of your business and all web and social links.

  • my answer to this is two-fold

    1. in essence, this directory will work like any other - driving business from my website to yours. My dream is that this directory will be be the most highly regarded directory for independent and small businesses in Stratford-upon-Avon.

    2. all of the members will form a vibrant community of business owners who will share knowledge, support each other and help to grow each others businesses.

  • Stratford is too large to have a one-seat policy but there will be a three seat policy.

    People like choice, if you give them one option they will still look elsewhere. However, 3 is a good amount for them to consider but is not too overwhelming.

    Once these seats are gone they could be gone forever as I will not be increasing numbers. I am looking for quality over quantity.

  • The cost is £18 per month with no minimum term.

    (Charities will be included for free)

  • The most important aspect of the directory is that it is built on trust. I only recommend people in ‘real life’ if I know them personally and can verify the quality of their work and the directory will be no different.

    You will either need to be personally invited by Lizzie or, when you apply you will need to give me the names of two referees whom are a part of our community as your reference.

  • absolutely!

    • 10% of the cost will be going to a local charity to continually improve our community

    • 50% off of Coffee Morning tickets (1 person per listing per month)

    • members only co-working and social events

    • members only WhatsApp community to keep in touch

  • 12th May 2025

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if you have heard enough and want to join the waitlist then please email Lizzie and she will come back to you with the next steps.

“If people like you they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you they’ll do business with you.”

Zig Ziglar