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Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:45:44 +0100

@gregory I love to hear this…

This is how I like to operate in an event.

It goes a long way to making the room thrive, we are all stronger together.

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Is it the number of people in the room?

The quality of the conversations?

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

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: Is it the number of people in the room?The quality of […]

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:43 +0100

Is it the number of people in the room?

The quality of the conversations?

New customers, useful introductions, fresh ideas, or simply leaving feeling more confident than when you arrived?

We are reviewing and developing our networking programme at Tiverton WorkHub, and I would love to hear about your experiences.

What is the best networking event…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:56:03 +0100

@stu ***💅mic drop***🎤

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I’ve got a Spotify playlist that seems to hit the sweet spot when I need to get my head down, work through a long to-do list, or be creative. It’s been […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:17:35 +0100

@matthewlaakvand Amen to that – any playlists to share?

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I’ve got a Spotify playlist that seems to hit the sweet spot when I need to get my head down, work through a long to-do list, or be creative. It’s been […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:13:49 +0100

@Hannah I knew you were a rock chick – love the power of the opening to super massive black hole… and the whole album hold so many memories for me.

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I’ve got a Spotify playlist that seems to hit the sweet spot when I need to get my head down, work through a long to-do list, or be creative. It’s been […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:12:13 +0100

@stu This is very exciting – thank you!

I am expecting quite an insight to your magnificent mind

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I’ve got a Spotify playlist that seems to hit the sweet spot when I need to get my head down, work through a long to-do list, or be creative. It’s been […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:10:51 +0100

Morning @garethturner thanks for your help last week. I appreciate your support

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Happy Monday BiZHUBbers!

Here’s your weekly roundup so you can see everything happening at SiGNAL this week:

MONDAY – 9:30am: Monday Accelerator […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:10:16 +0100

@christinareal-word-com Hope that you are not left in the dark for too long…. have a great week!

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Happy Monday BiZHUBbers!

Here’s your weekly roundup so you can see everything happening at SiGNAL this week:

MONDAY – 9:30am: Monday Accelerator […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group Member Feedback & Suggestions: Is there an mobile app on the horizon?I find logging in […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:12:23 +0100

Is there an mobile app on the horizon?

I find logging in on mobile quite an ordeal. i find myself having to join and the scrolling to the bottom and then finding the “already have an account” button and signing in that way

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:06:23 +0100

Really interesting. I used to run a printing and garment decoration business. This would have been really insightful and in hindsight we COULD have found some impressive efficiencies. Thank you for sharing

In reply to - Muti Nayyar posted an update in the group All Members

Here is a test you can run this week without spending a penny.

Walk onto your factory floor. Pick one product. Follow it from goodsin to dispatch and […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: I've got a Spotify playlist that seems to hit the […]

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:05:38 +0100

I’ve got a Spotify playlist that seems to hit the sweet spot when I need to get my head down, work through a long to-do list, or be creative. It’s been built up over time and has become my go-to soundtrack.

I’d love to know what everyone else listens to when they’re working. As the guy on the McDonalds Advert says. “Expend your pallet”

Do you…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:36:08 +0100

@christinareal-word-com the quiet ones are often have the most meaningful voices.

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I often think people assume that if you’re energetic, positive and always full of ideas, then it must come naturally.

The truth is, creating energy is […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:34:42 +0100

@stu this is great advice – @beccyelopro

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Here’s a random assortment of learnings, thoughts and insights into how we took an idea, and turned it into a whole new business venture, using […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:32:56 +0100

Hi Kaylee

Where are you based?

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Hello, I’m Kaylee and new here today

Ive a business idea that I want to carry forward and just trying to find some guidance on where to start the whole process

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:32:15 +0100

@stu You are so much more than the frame, don’t forget the hook…. without this we would be in a pile on the floor!

🙂

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I often think people assume that if you’re energetic, positive and always full of ideas, then it must come naturally.

The truth is, creating energy is […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:27:52 +0100

This is great news for a Monday

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Following the new payments bill, research shows that UK now has strongest and fairest framework to ensure small companies get paid on […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:49:45 +0100

Out of everything you’ve learned over the last year, is there anything you would do differently if you were starting again today?

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Here’s a random assortment of learnings, thoughts and insights into how we took an idea, and turned it into a whole new business venture, using […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: I often think people assume that if you're […]

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:46:47 +0100

I often think people assume that if you’re energetic, positive and always full of ideas, then it must come naturally.

The truth is, creating energy is hard work.

Over the past few weeks I’ve realised that there’s a huge difference between being busy and building momentum. You can spend every hour solving problems, organising events, meeting…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:30 +0100

Good morning – a tale of my latest adventure this morning! – its such a shame my dog gets more attention that I do when I post on social media!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sl007_my-greyhound-elvis-woke-at-dawn-with-that-ugcPost-7480165802680442880-Uoko/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFwGXfMB6rx7FxOJBti73XdxMTx2RcLEU-g

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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, comment, […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:56:03 +0100

Don’t forget Friday!

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

Here’s your weekly roundup so you can see everything happening at SiGNAL this week:

MONDAY – 9:30am: Monday Accelerator (Accelerator Members Only) – […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:08:25 +0100

I love this!

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:07:02 +0100

Best wishes for this – sounds like some great experience

In reply to - John Dean APFS posted an update in the group All Members

Hi everyone, if there is anybody looking to recruit a Sales/Commerical Director/Controller, Senior National Account Manager, Head Director […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:05:40 +0100

Thank you @samwayer – where are you based?

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:35:55 +0100

@christinareal-word-com My own feeling is that, in almost every aspect of life and business, moderation and communication are usually the key to success. Remote working has brought huge benefits, but perhaps the best solutions aren’t found at either extreme.

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: When you employ someone remotely, does it matter […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:04:31 +0100

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 working remotely just 10 miles from your office?

Does being local still have value for occasional face-to-face meetings, understanding the local area and building stronger working relationships, or…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:32:17 +0100

@robfryer-brandstorm I love this… shows how investing in yourself can really help, perhaps I have avoided such things as I have not seen the value… I will do all i can to see you at your lunch meeting tomorrow!

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:45:28 +0100

@christinareal-word-com I hope people continue to see the value of what you bring, because experience like yours is incredibly valuable.

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:03:58 +0100

Brilliant, what a great round up – all valuable lessons

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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:37:06 +0100

@matthewlaakvand i was going to ask the same question… @JoRoweOffice

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:34:27 +0100

@christinareal-word-com Thank you for sharing that. It sounds as though necessity became your biggest motivation. Looking back now, what do you think was the biggest change you made that allowed your business to reach those levels?

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:18 +0100

It went to my first ever employee.

She’ll know who she is.

I arranged the interview after a conversation with her dad. She arrived with her mum because she was so nervous. The funny thing is, I think I was even more nervous.

I’d never managed anyone before. I wasn’t sure how to share my workspace or whether I could trust someone else to… Read more

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: What's the achievement in your business that you're […]

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:16:06 +0100

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 made you stop and think, “I’ve actually done it.”

Maybe it was your first sale, your first employee, surviving a difficult year, helping a customer, or simply keeping the doors open when it…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:05:29 +0100

i love this – thanks for sharing.

I would love to meet you, feel free to come to any of our networking meetings in Tiverton. We have Coffee Club every Wednesday 10:30 for an hour.

In reply to - Janica Rekola posted an update in the group All Members

Starting a new chapter and teaming up with another professional I am pleased to let you know I will be offering Pilates classes as well as other […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: Not physically alone. Professionally alone.When […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:47:55 +0100

Not physically alone. Professionally alone.

When something goes brilliantly and you want to share the win with someone who genuinely understands why it matters.

When you’ve had one of those frustrating days and just need to get the rant out of your system.

When you’ve got an idea bouncing around your head and need someone to challenge it, improve…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:40:37 +0100

Hi @louise-may – I am in Devon and have a few people that have recenlty spoken to me about funding bids and asking for help.

Could we arrange a chat and discuss some opportunities?! – I would love to know how your operate.

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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 […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:38:17 +0100

Agreed. I spent half an hour with him last week. Really got the coggs running and plenty to think about going forward.

He is a brilliant man

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@Sandip and I just chatted in his weekly surgery about marketing and he’s really given me stuff to think about – cemented some of my “ideas” and […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:36:09 +0100

This is a brilliant opportunity. Thank you for sharing.

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Hi all – Chris Burchell from the Hampshire Growth Hub. If you are a manufacturer or a business that creates a tangible product looking to implement […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:07:31 +0100

@stu I love grilled cheese… but I love this guy more.
Appreciate the share.

with 10% of the fee, does that also equate to 10% of the responsibility and sh!ts given? – asking for a friend!

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What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:57:14 +0100

@gregory-mullins This is very exciting. What platform are you building this on? Do you need help testing?

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What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:20:24 +0100

@gregory-mullins There are a few different styles of work & personalities virtual assistants – Having worked with Laura (Paul’s VA), she loves the jobs you hate, she is wonderful. would you like me to ask a couple to contact you?!

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What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:36:45 +0100

Would this be of use to you @christinareal-word-com ?

In reply to - Sandip Amlani posted an update in the group All Members

Most founders I ask answer one of two ways.

Too broad: E.g. “Small businesses.” “B2B companies.” “Anyone who needs what we do.”
If it could be anyone, […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:02:18 +0100

@gregory-mullins I hope that we can hear that story one day – I am sure there was incoherent mutterings.

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What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:13:38 +0100

Good morning from Devon

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tiverton-workhub_quick-question-for-local-business-owners-activity-7467498695702396929-4UHK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFwGXfMB6rx7FxOJBti73XdxMTx2RcLEU-g

Have a great day

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, […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:21:33 +0100

@gregory-mullins I think a lot of business owners will recognise that too. I personally really do.

When cash flow is tight, it’s incredibly tempting to say yes to work that’s outside your ideal offering because some income feels better than none. The challenge is that those short-term decisions can sometimes pull us further away from… Read more

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

What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:12:55 +0100

@christinareal-word-com Thanks for sharing. I think a lot of business owners can relate to that. Losing long-term customers can leave a real gap, especially when the market feels tougher than usual.

It’s interesting that you mention admin too. Tasks like renewing hosting and domains are essential, but they rarely move the business forward… Read more

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

What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• […]

Simon Lloyd posted an update in the group All Members: What's the one task that takes up far more of your […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:49:52 +0100

What’s the one task that takes up far more of your time than it should?

For me, I hear the same answers regularly:
• Admin
• Marketing
• Chasing invoices
• Social media
• Finding new customers
• Wearing too many hats

Running a business often means spending less time on the work you love and more time dealing with everything around it.

So I’m…

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:29:36 +0100

Any amount of time with that man is brilliant. 1 minute or 1 hour – absolute GOLD!

In reply to - Christina Relf posted an update in the group All Members

Morning everyone (another hot one). I had a lovely chat with @stu yesterday about giving my business a boost. He gave me some really useful tips that […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:19:02 +0100

Thank you @Sandip – Are you happy for me to share this in my community, in the South West?

In reply to - Sandip Amlani posted an update in the group All Members

Most founders I speak to know their marketing could be sharper, but can’t quite put their finger on where the weak link is. Strategy? Audience? […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:50:01 +0100

I am my own worst enemy – I say to myself I don’t have time for a 20 minute walk or change of scene; when deep down, I know it is all I need and the clarity of thought, the efficiency of focus when the mist has evaporated; I am so much more productive and the reward follow.

I do have time, I will come back better, I can do this!

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💚 Introducing Wellbeing Wednesday 💚

Following on from Simon Lloyd’s great post yesterday — “How’s Your Work / Life Balance?” — it reminded me how important these […]

Simon Lloyd posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:22:08 +0100

@christinareal-word-com very cute

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What helps you keep your work/life balance in check?

What do you do to ground yourself after a brilliant day… or a completely shit one? How do you celebrate […]