
Running a business in Lancaster can feel isolating. Who do you talk to about the tough decisions? Your team looks to you, your family listens but can’t solve, and networking events often feel transactional.
We’re not another networking group – we’re a structured peer-to-peer business community where business owners come together to solve problems, share experience, and grow personally, professionally, and financially.
You run a business already generating revenue and want clarity on the next steps to grow.
You want structured support from experienced peers rather than just “networking.”
You value honest, real-world business discussions and advice.
You are open to both giving and receiving support in a trusted and safe space with people you actually care about.
You want to connect with other like-minded, established business owners in your area.
Running a business can be the loneliest job in the world. Every decision, every risk, every ounce of responsibility sits on your shoulders. On the outside you’re expected to look like you’ve got it all under control but on the inside you’re often asking yourself: “Who do I really talk to about this?”
Your family cares, but they don’t always understand. Your friends listen, but they can’t offer the guidance you need. And networking groups? They’re all polished pitches and sales talk, the opposite of real1
That’s why YAB exists.
YAB isn’t just another business networking meeting. It’s a business community. A safe space where you can finally be yourself in business. No masks, no pretence, no pressure to perform. Just real conversations with people who get it - because they’re living it too.
Here, you don’t have to carry it all alone. You’ll find support when things feel heavy, challenge when you need perspective and encouragement that gives you the confidence to keep growing. And along the way, something even bigger happens - you stop feeling isolated, and you start to feel like you belong.
That’s what makes YAB different. It’s not about forced referrals or swapping cards. It’s about building genuine relationships that lead to growth - growth for you, for your business, and for your future.
For 30 days, you can step into that world and feel it for yourself. Experience what it’s like to be part of a community where you’re free to be yourself in business, surrounded by people who want nothing more than to see you win.
Helen Robinson
Attend the next YAB Lancaster board meeting (breakfast & coffee included).
Be part of a mini-mastermind – get one of your real business challenges solved.
Join our WhatsApp community of local business owners.
Access our members’ directory to start building connections.
Discover a trusted space for real conversations (not elevator pitches).
To keep YAB personal, we only release a handful of 30-day trials each month. Once they’re gone, you’ll need to wait for the next intake.
Learn from other business owners, solve problems together, and develop your knowledge, and apply it to experience real results.
Make better business decisions, strengthen revenue streams, and create a strategic plan for long-term success.
Build confidence, overcome challenges, and gain clarity.
Learn from other business owners, solve problems together, and develop your knowledge, and apply it to experience real results.
Make better business decisions, strengthen revenue streams, and create a strategic plan for long-term success.



Learn from other business owners, solve problems together, develop your knowledge and apply it to experience real results.

See how a structured business board works, gain insights, and experience the impact Personally, Professionally and Financially.

If it’s the right fit for you and your business, become a YABBER and join the community for just £99+VAT per month and unlock the full experience and all of the value we’ve got to give you!

"The support, direction and friendships I’ve made in the last 18 months have shaped me as a person and driven my business in a direction I would never have thought possible."



Yes, you get full access for 30 days – no credit card, no hidden costs.
Business owners, board directors, organisation leaders. Any industry is welcome, and any size too - solo, micro, small, medium or large! The diversity is what makes it special. And, the meetings are just the beginning when you decide to become a paid member of this business community!
If YAB feels right, you can continue for just £99+VAT per month. If not, you walk away with new insights, connections, and clarity.
Just enter your detail in the form and sign up for our free 30 day trial and we'll be in touch! It's really that simple!

It’s about really helping each other through peer-to-peer business problem solving, not that 30 second elevator pitch.
We want to Make A Difference and with your help we can.


Founder & Sherpa Guide
at Forward Thinking