Build a business you LOVE
without burnout:
Join the Future-Proof Club® today
Get weekly workshops, training, expert support and a community of ambitious business owners just like you.
Start today and get your FREE 121 Strategy Workshop.
No tie-ins. Cancel anytime.
Building a business can be a lonely place.
Running your own business can be a rollercoaster ride that feels overwhelming, exhausting and incredibly lonely.
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Half of small business owners in the UK report poor mental health.
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One in three works over 46 hours a week.
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Many feel anxious, stuck, and alone.
It doesn't have to be like this. You don't have to struggle alone.
The Future-Proof Club® is here to help
What you get
Clarity and Direction
Weekly workshops and resources to help you define your goals and map out a clear strategy.
Supportive Community
A group of brilliant small business owners who get it. People to talk to, share with, bounce ideas around, and even have a bit of a cry with when you need to.
Accountability and Structure
Get Focused workshops, Eat Your Frog sessions and weekly check-ins to make sure you keep moving forward.
40+ Hours of Expert-Led Training
Masterclasses, workshops and guest experts, so you have real knowledge you can trust. If you miss it live it's archived for ever.
Plus get extra support from our resident financial specialist Paul Smith and leadership coach Kerry Fox.
In-Person Meetups
Monthly events for you to connect in a safe space with other small business owners who just “get-it”. Chat through real-world problems and solutions with people just like you.
Everything in One Place
Your personal Club® hub and app, with trainings, replays and tools on demand.
I love being able to dip in and out as I need to without having the pressure to be at every session. Oh and Lucy 🥰 - Vicky Labinger
Its such a friendly and supportive group. Feel I can be honest and share the real issues affecting my business and there is always help and support in a positive way.- Kim Knight HDK Events
The wonderful people, regularity of calls, amazing advice and common sense which I need sometimes! - Claire Humphreys - Pink Aubergine
40+ Hours of free online Masterclasses
From Pensions to Social Media Strategy; Website Optimisation Guides to Creating Boundaries — all of our content is created by people like you, for you, addressing and solving your real-world problems.
Either join the classes online and ask your questions, or watch the archive any time you like on our website or app.
Free 121 Strategy Workshop
When you join The Future-Proof Club® you'll get a 121 strategy workshop to ensure you're clear about where best to focus your time and resources to move your business forward.
This offer can be used in your first, free month, so we can start solving your problems right away.
30 day's full access and free 121 Strategy Workshop - pay nothing today. Click here.Your Investment
After your first free month, the cost is £25 + vat monthly, with no contracts and no hidden fees.
Cancel anytime, no quibbles, no arguments.
10% of every membership goes towards my Joining the Dots project, bridging the gap between the world of work and empowering young people to make better choices and build brighter futures.
No obligation. No tie-ins. Just real support.
Come and see for yourself
Every month, we get together IN-PERSON with other Club® members at the Riverside Wellbeing Studio in Whaley Bridge.
Come and meet the members of our safe, trusted and inspiring membership Club® for brilliant small business owners who know they can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all alone.
You’ll find everything you need to move from firefighting to focus.
From expert guidance and practical tools to an inspiring community of genuinely brilliant business owners who truly have your back.
No spammy or ickiness. I have built a community with real people, providing real support and empowering you to get real results.
The Future-Proof Club® is about community, belonging and showing up for each other.
✔ Connect with other small business owners who just “get-it”.
✔ Get space to think, talk things through and get focused.
✔ Come and work in a beautiful place, with excellent company, fast wifi and good coffee.
✔ Get the help, support or feedback you need to move your business forward.
✔ Access the expertise, experience and tools needed to build a business you love.
✔ Drop in for half an hour or stay with us all morning. Whatever works for you.
Ready to build a business you love?
This is your invitation.
No pressure, no perfect way to show up, no one-size-fits-all. Just genuine people, practical support and a space to connect and grow together.
Let's go.
Definition:
To Future-Proof something: to design or change it so that it will continue to be useful or successful in the future if the situation changes.
- Collins Dictionary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What actually happens inside the Club®?
10% of my monthly membership fee goes to Joining the Dots. Why is this important?
Is The Future-Proof Club® for me?
What if I can’t make the live sessions?
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
What makes this different from other business groups?
Where are the in-person events held?
How does the free month work?
What if I have more questions?
If you're still wondering if it’s for you? Why not book in for a call and let's chat.
My proven 3-step framework:
- CLARITY:
Getting clear on your vision, mission, purpose and values.
Clarity about your business and brand, what you stand for, the value you provide and why people should buy from you.
A clear understanding of your key customers, competitors and other key stakeholders.
- COMMUNICATION:
Creating a delightful customer experience and fixing that leaky bucket. A clear focus on customer retention and lifetime value.
Bringing your brand to life, telling your story and communicating in an engaging way to help people know, love and trust your business and your team.
- CONNECTION:
People buy from people. A focus on building relationships, creating rapport and exploring win-win collaborations.
Developing social proof, goodwill and trust through association and adding value.
There really is nothing more sustainable than growth through word-of-mouth.
Meet Lucy Rennie
Lucy is a Business Excellence and Strategic Communications Consultant, Coach, Mentor and Non-Executive Director. She is the author of the bestselling book 'Clarity, Communication and Connection, Three Clear Steps to Future-Proof your Business' and host of the podcast The Future-Proof your Business show.
With over 25 years of experience driving business communications and marketing strategies in some of the world's largest organisations, including the global steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal where she was Head of Communications, supporting more than 300 sites around the world. During which time Lucy was influential in driving the internal change programme towards the "Journey to Zero" safety culture and has since developed a real ambition to promote the creation of more engaged, safe and productive company cultures across the industry.
Today, through her consultancy LR Comms, established in 2015, Lucy partners with predominantly manufacturing and engineering SMEs, advising leaders and teams in strategies for sustainable growth, effective communications, and building EXCEPTIONAL brands.
"A massive believer in the power of an engaged and sustainable culture, I know that incredible organisations grow from the Inside-Out. And in today’s VUCA world, as consumers expect more from their favourite brands and employees demand new hybrid ways of working from their employers this only reinforces the need for an engaged and committed team of people at the heart of your organisation".
