Why choose to run a small business?

I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit recently. There’s no doubt that the decision to work for yourself is a huge one. It’s a roller-coaster. There are huge ups, but equally huge downs. You have to be brave. You have to obliterate your comfort...

National Compliment Day

Thank you to Katie Topping, Curator in Chief at Spirit and Grace, for allowing us to share this blog. ************************************************************************ Morning all, I received a really lovely compliment this morning and it gave me a fantastic...

People to learn from

We’ve talked a lot on this blog and on our socials about the importance of people when you run a business. But entrepreneurship isn’t just about people to meet and to work with. Or people who can support and help you as you move through your business...

Blue Monday

Since 2005, a particular Monday in January (usually the third Monday of the month) has been labelled Blue Monday, and noted as the most depressing day of the year. Why? Well it seems to be mainly to do with the harsh and gloomy weather at this time of year. Plus the...