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Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:53:41 +0100

A really useful guide @cswinden I love that Branding has been given as one of the first things businesses need to look at. It doesn’t have to be a huge exopensive project but just getting some key foundations in place with regards to your brand, identity and messaging will stand you in good stead for the future.

Great to meet you at the event today.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Hi everyone

Ahead of our very first Hampshire Founder Roadshow (next Friday!!) Our lovely event sponsors Couchman Hanson Solicitors […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:50:08 +0100

If there are any tech vendors interested in a chat about a creative partnership and how a partnership could work then do get in touch. We work alot with Tech scale ups so I am going to reach out to some contacts about this too.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

I want to draw more attention to something I read in Paul’s @pauladams excellent weekly newsletter.

Can we get some collaborations […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:46:17 +0100

There are so many to choose from these days so events need to be a bit more specific on why and how the they set up and for who. Some people like informal meetups, others like a bit of structure that lets you know who else may be in the room or a key person or speaker they can be inspired by.

I love that each of your monthly events clearly…

In reply to - Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members

Is it the number of people in the room?

The quality of the conversations?

New customers, useful introductions, fresh ideas, or simply leaving feeling […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:19 +0100

Welcome, Geoff! 👋 Great to have you on board.

I’m Rob, founder of BrandStorm. I help businesses get clear on what makes them different and build brands that are memorable, consistent and ready to support growth.

Looking forward to getting to know you over the coming weeks. M&A is such an interesting space – particularly when it comes to… Read more

In reply to - Geoff Kwateng posted an update in the group All Members

Hi all, just joining and wanted to introduce myself.

I’m Geoff, based across Surrey and Hampshire. I work in M&A, helping founder-led businesses prepare […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:17:32 +0100

This is very timely as literally just got off the phone to secure an initial 3 month fractional contract with a new tech startup from a referral.

I have been developing a referral partner programme and this is the second one that has come through because of it over the past month or so. The referrer will be very happy with the news as…

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

We’re introducing something new on My BiZHUB—a chance to end each week by celebrating the positives.

One of the things we’ve always loved doing at our […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:38:58 +0100

Interesting topic Simon

I often navigate toward people more locally, whether thats clients, business partners or companies I have worked for in the past .

I guess psychologically It has a better trust perception and that you can get on with them better because they are not that far from you, you can meet up and discuss things face to face if…

In reply to - Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members

When you employ someone remotely, does it matter where they’re based?

Would you be just as happy employing someone hundreds of miles away as someone […]

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Hi everyone.A reminder I will be hosting the second […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:44:50 +0100

Hi everyone.

A reminder I will be hosting the second Branding Lunch & learn session today at 12:00.

The purpose of these Lunch & Learn sessions is to get you clearer on the 3 key areas that were covered in the Tracker questionnaire.

This week I will talking about “Why Should Someone Choose You Over Anyone Else”

I will be covering:

Why “great…

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:05:16 +0100

i went to write a quick post then ended up writing a whole article so a bit delayed.

Heres mine – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-been-happening-brandstorm-june-rob-fryer-h1wse/

thx

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

Happy Tuesday!

Please share your LinkedIn post links here between 11:00 am and 11:30 am. Then, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, take some time to like, […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:26:32 +0100

For me a key moment was taking the Level C Brand Specialist course and certification in 2020.

Up till that point I lacked something but couldn’t put my finger on it.
I had always been a designer and had always been involved in branding one way or another throughout my career. I could design a decent identity for a company, I could…

In reply to - Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members

What’s the achievement in your business that you’re most proud of?

Not your biggest turnover.
Not your best month.
Not your biggest client.

The moment that […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:59:21 +0100

Love this Josephine. Sounds like an amazing day.

In reply to - Josephine Rowe posted an update in the group All Members

The arvo.

Vicky O’Farrell got us alert and focused.

Her main point was – we don’t need to react to the information at the same speed it is received.

It’s […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:57:08 +0100

@stu Yeah we’ve been doing that and had some interest. From one post in the build up to last race, he got invited to have a photo with him and his bike and a bit of a PR chat with the Plato team at the race.

In reply to - Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members

Hi everyone.

A good friend of mine who runs a local painting and decorating business is taking part in a huge cycle challenge in aid of the charity Andy’s […]

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Hi everyone. A good friend of mine who runs a local […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:36:27 +0100

Hi everyone.

A good friend of mine who runs a local painting and decorating business is taking part in a huge cycle challenge in aid of the charity Andy’s Man Club – a mens mental health charity.

He is cycling over 1700 miles over this year (he’s cycling to all British Touring Car Circuits during the season.)

He is asking local businesses to…

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:15:49 +0100

Ah The hidden truth behind many a small businesses.

Why do we do it. On paper it sounds ludicrous to give up a paid job where you work set hours and can come home and not think about it till next day for a 24/7 commitment and stress without overtime!!

It’s good to remind yourself of why? The passion you have for it, the reason you do it or why…

In reply to - Josephine Rowe posted an update in the group All Members

How’s everyone’s week been?

Mines been a blur.. couldn’t tell you exactly what I’ve achieved, it’s just been one of those weeks where I just haven’t felt […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:05:58 +0100

Sounds awesome – hope they’ve got air con!!! Look forward to hearing about it.

In reply to - Josephine Rowe posted an update in the group All Members

On route to TedX in Crawley! 😃

I’m ready to get inspired, challenge my own assumptions, and connect with some incredible people today.

Stay tuned for my […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:05:11 +0100

Yes I signed up to the Eat the Frog concept a few years back and liked the book by Brian Tracy. Like you I do lapse but I always have one priority task on my daily todo list

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

Morning all,

Does anyone else do this, or is it just me? 😅.

For some reason, I often start my day by working through all the quick wins and little tasks on […]

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: To Join Simply use this Zoom link at Midday today – […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:57:54 +0100

To Join Simply use this Zoom link at Midday today – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84687780996?pwd=aXdbft7IUk6OVCjqRkhOefZkhcedZR.1

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Hi everyone.Today I will be kicking off the Branding Lunch […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0100

Hi everyone.

Today I will be kicking off the Branding Lunch & learn sessions this Thursday at 12:00.

The purpose of these fortnightly Lunch & Learn sessions is to get you clearer on the 3 key areas that were covered in the Tracker questionnaire.

Today I am kicking off where every good brand or marketing plan should start “who you are for?”

If you…

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Hi everyone If you want to meet local business owners […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:31:17 +0100

Hi everyone

If you want to meet local business owners in Hampshire then I co-host the LinkedIn Local Alton events with @rachel .

Our next event is next Wed 17th at 6pm at the Alton House Hotel.

We know there is some kind of football match thing happening that day but I am reliably informed that as we will wrap up at 8pm you have an hour to…

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:18:47 +0100

Hi @louise-may welcome and great introduction. As others have mentioned nothing beats a quick 121 chat either online or in person. Be great to hear more about your services as something we may be looking more into over the next year or so.

A quick bit about me – I run BrandStorm a small design and branding company, and also a SiGNAL champion…

In reply to - Louise May posted an update in the group All Members

Hi All,

I only joined recently so thought I would give a quick intro. 🙋‍♀️

I’m Louise, I run ‘Bid Logic Solutions Ltd’ and we help SMEs to write strong […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:25 +0100

That is one thing I have found one of the most valuable things I have got from the SiGNAL community. Most of us are individual business owners and having a solid group of people to chat to that are in the same boat, to share struggles, wins or just to keep you sane is gold.

Whatever you are going through – good or bad, reach out to that…

In reply to - Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members

Not physically alone. Professionally alone.

When something goes brilliantly and you want to share the win with someone who genuinely understands why […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:10:23 +0100

Think we’re all guilty of overloading the to do lists and all feel the need to be ‘busy’ every minute of the working day. Busy doesn’t always mean productive though so in order to be more productive. perhaps we should be taking these breaks and moments to recharge and refocus. Good reminder Claire and glad you had a relaxing Birthday week.

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

This week’s wellbeing lesson has been a simple one for me… slow down.

After having last week off and being away from the office again next week, I came […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:09:35 +0100

me on my way to BiZHUB https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcHNycW50c2g5MXlob3RhbjA5ZGp6ZHMybHZ6dmc4bmMwcjVkOTY0aSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/CAxbo8KC2A0y4/giphy.gif

In reply to - Matthew Laakvand posted an update in the group All Members

If you’re able to attend, I can’t wait to meet you. If I know you, I can’t wait to catch up.

TTFN

Matt

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:49:38 +0100

Good idea Matt. Great opportunity to meet all the new members

In reply to - Matthew Laakvand posted an update in the group All Members

Calling new members. Fancy a one-to-many online meetup? I’m thinking of putting a monthly think together to meet all the new peeps and for everyone to […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:46:24 +0100

Definitely a walk in the fresh air with the dog to recharge. We’ve been heading out and find some new places recently and stumbled across these fields and hills in Alton last week which were teaming with wildlife.

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

Last week’s conversations were brilliant, from nature walks and gardening to breathing exercises and even ice baths 😅 It was genuinely lovely seeing […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:56:48 +0100

Hi @jo welcome to the community and this is a great place for these kind of recommendations.

Do let us know more about your growing business, ie what you offer and who for etc.

re WEBSITES:

if looking at a site that will grow with you such as the Wordpress site you are looking for then speak to @stu or @matthewlaakvand

If you need…

In reply to - Josephine Rowe posted an update in the group All Members

Just got off the phone to Claire Carter from Head Office – to secure a virtual office address etc via SIGNAL biz hub for mine and my husbands […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:22:35 +0100

Love events like these, lots of insights and good networking and conversations and a great way to end the week.

In reply to - Stuart Morrison posted an update in the group All Members

Rachel from the FSB and SIGNAL collaborated to hold a networking meeting in Fleet this morning. With over 30 business attending, two great speakers, […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:24:30 +0100

@ally Mitchel may be able to help you with all things admin.

In reply to - Monica Mahay posted an update in the group All Members

Hi folks! I am in need of some admin support for small business admin and also personal/home admin. If this is a service you offer, please get in touch!

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Those of you that have taken the BiZUB Performance Tracker […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:04:18 +0100

Those of you that have taken the BiZUB Performance Tracker will have answered 3 questions relating to your Brand & Reputation:

❓I have a clear and consistent brand strategy and current brand guidelines.

❓ I actively enhance and protect my company’s public reputation.

❓ I know exactly who we are for and why we are best placed to serve them.

How well…

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Today is the final lunchtime live session in this […]

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:47:50 +0000

Today is the final lunchtime live session in this months branding challenge and today I am opening the floor to you to answer your burning questions.

If you’re new to your business and not sure where to start I can give you a few quick pointers to what you may want to focus on first (ps it wont be your logo!!)

If you’re further down the line but:…

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:34:14 +0000

Welcome to the club everyone and look forward to meeting and catching up in the coming weeks. Do get involved and I am always up for a chat and a coffee if you’re nosey like me and want to find out more about what we both do.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Welcome to the My BiZHUB Community to the following business owners! Please comment below and tell us a bit about your businesses!! […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:10 +0000

I do like working from home – pretty much for same reasons as @stu mentioned. You are not answerable to anyone. That said, it can be good to have someone t obe accountable to or to pick their brains about an idea with someone. It’s sometimes too easy not to do something so things like the Accelerator Monday session really help.

I try…

In reply to - Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members

There’s something brilliant about working by yourself.

For me, it’s the best circumstance personally.

No office politics
No one microwaving fish at 12:03pm
No […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:44:29 +0000

Set some simple goals to determine how successful the event was for you.

Some I use are based around your points above Emma:

Did I learn something new and interesting.

Did I book at least 3 121 meetings with people from follow ups.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group Live Events & Networking Support

Listen more than you speak

Ask genuinely interested questions

Seek common ground

Learn something new and interesting […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:06:21 +0000

Heres mine. (dont forget tomorrows live session as part of the 4 week brand basics challenge)

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-fryer_community-branding-brandclarity-activity-7426943679577231360-Wy0y?

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Good morning BiZHUBBERs! Its Linked IN Time .Post your URLS below for others to read, enjoy and comment on! Go!

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:37:11 +0000

I guess If nuclear annihilation were genuinely on the table, none of this would matter anyway.

The fact that it does matter means we’re still in a world where:
– Progress is possible
– Businesses can adapt
– And fixing these things still makes sense

The fact we’re not yet preparing for nuclear fallout and grabbing the kids and heading north is… Read more

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Here’s a useful snapshot of the current business climate

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:16:36 +0000

@signal-emma All about perspective right!!! Hows that fallout bunker coming along @stu and is there room for 3 more!!😂

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Here’s a useful snapshot of the current business climate

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:13 +0000

Mmm, tough read.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Here’s a useful snapshot of the current business climate

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:49 +0000

@signal-emma thanks for sharing and will take a full read later but looks like it will be really useful info for us and seems to coincide with a lot of research we have been conducting with the growth sectors we target. I would love to chat with you more about this too.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

If you are scaling up, interested in scaling up, or want to understand the UK scale up landscape, this is a detailed report with tons […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:52:34 +0000

This is great news and shows how strong the community is getting. Look forward to connecting and meeting you all soon.

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

It’s time to welcome the new faces. It’s been a busy two weeks with some fabulous new businesses arriving on the platform. In fact […]

Rob Fryer posted an update: Just a heads up that the Brand Clarity Challenge is […]

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:46:25 +0000

Just a heads up that the Brand Clarity Challenge is kicking off today at Midday with a live 30 minute session on Knowing Your People (Properly)

You can access the session via this link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5523978339?pwd=UVNrWmQvdzZta0pPbWxZNE0wQU9xdz09

Because before we start to think about messaging, positioning, or design, we need to fix…

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Hi everyone. Just a heads up that the Brand […]

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:13:22 +0000

Hi everyone. Just a heads up that the Brand Clarity Challenge starts tomorrow at Midday.

As @signal-emma said in a recent post “If business feels harder at the moment it’s because it is harder” It’s harder to stand out, harder to stay relevant, harder to differentiate.

That’s why we are focussing on brand this month inside MyBiZUB and I…

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:58:05 +0000

@signal-emma Thanks. Looking forward to kicking off the sessions tomorrow inside the Branding Circle.

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

Happy Tuesday!

Please share your LinkedIn post links here between 11:00 am and 11:30 am. Then, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, take some time to like, […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:08:58 +0000

Heres one from me. (also dont forget tomorrow Midday -First Live session of Brand Clarity Challenge in the Branding Edge Circle 😉)

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-fryer_branding-brandfoundations-smallbusinessuk-activity-7424406311095861248-mj83?

In reply to - Claire Carter posted an update in the group All Members

Happy Tuesday!

Please share your LinkedIn post links here between 11:00 am and 11:30 am. Then, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, take some time to like, […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:33:03 +0000

Herres mine – https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-fryer_creativeindustry-marketingleadership-brandconsistency-activity-7421877105543589888-FXAi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAMWsPoBWQdYnW1tmLBI0MZXARL0CPTtaCI

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

It’s that time again. Don’t worry if you haven’t written anything, you can re share something or post a simple poll question, quote […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:26:59 +0000

@arbrook @geoffb would be good to speak to.

In reply to - Simon Lloyd posted an update

Wonderful people of Signal BizHub – are there any Xero experts on here? – are you able to give me a 5 minute recap.

I have used it a lot over the years, but feeling overwhelmed […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:11:23 +0000

Great to hear of your exciting new business @richardballard and your new business home at SiGNAL. All the best with it and you’ll find plenty of support and advice in the community.

In reply to - Richard Ballard posted an update

Hi, all

Just thought I’d introduce myself as I’m new here. I’m Richard and I’m opening a Warhammer store on Kildare Road, Bordon this weekend. If anyone here is interested […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:56:59 +0000

@ivan Thanks Ivan, glad you could join us and you found it useful. Let me know how you get on with the cheat sheet and the key areas.

In reply to - Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members

Hi all I am going back to branding basics this month because starting a business is hard enough, without being told you need a perfect logo, brand colours, […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:55:11 +0000

Glad you found it useful @sl007 , hope you found the cheatsheet to help you with those objectives. Let me know how you get on.

In reply to - Simon Lloyd to Rob Fryer

I really enjoyed the clarity shared and inspiration received from @robfryer-brandstorm with his Lunchtime Live Session – Branding Basics.

It was really insightful and useful at this […]

Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:53:22 +0000

Welcome to the SiGNAL club @andrewmyles . Highly recommend his Wordpress Website services btw 😉

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Rob Fryer posted a new activity comment

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:06:39 +0000

Heres Mine. ALSO DON’T FORGET>>> LIVE Session this lunchtime – Branding Basics – 12pm -See link in previous post in All Members and the Branding Edge Circle. See you in 1 hour!!

In reply to - Emma Selby *Flexspace Operator* posted an update in the group All Members

Morning all! Don’t the weeks pass nby quickly, Its Tuesday again and that means its time to add your linked in articles for the week […]

Rob Fryer posted an update in the group All Members: Hi all I am going back to branding basics this month […]

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:02:09 +0000

Hi all I am going back to branding basics this month because starting a business is hard enough, without being told you need a perfect logo, brand colours, tone of voice, website, socials, funnels and a 40-page brand deck.

Tomorrow I’ll be doing a short lunchtime live session

🗓 Tuesday 20th January – 12pm-12:30pm

👉Use this link to Join – …