For many of us, time has become our most valuable asset. We spend our working lives making decisions, solving problems and juggling responsibilities, leaving very little time to plan the holidays we’re most looking forward to. Yet, with endless websites, reviews and AI tools at our fingertips, planning a trip can be surprisingly time-consuming. After
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When women leave a corporate career to start a business, they expect to spend time learning new skills. Few expect the biggest challenge to be unlearning. This is The Corporate Hangover: the invisible residue of a successful corporate career. It’s the habits, beliefs, behaviours and unwritten rules that helped us thrive in one environment but may hold
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Think twice before running a competition A social media competition can create real buzz but, if you get it wrong, you could end up in Facebook jail or killing your future content. Know the rules Meta’s guidelines catch out many businesses. Did you know, you actually can’t require people to like or share a post to enter? Or make tagging a friend part of the deal? What
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Redefining Value in a Changing Market As we enter September, business owners across the country are turning their focus to autumn planning. With a fresh season comes a natural opportunity to review our business operations and ensure our foundations are secure. In the business world, growth is often associated with chasing new sales and increasing
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You manage relationships all day, at work and at home. There’s one you rarely stop to notice, and it sets the tone for every other. Ask a leader how things are going and you’ll usually hear the same words: “I’m very busy.” And it’s said like it’s a badge of honour. What’s running underneath is a quiet, unacknowledged, and unspoken exhaustion. It shows itself when you
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Running a business is a thrilling journey, but it is easy to focus so much on chasing new clients that we lose sight of the leaks in our financial bucket. As we approach the end of August, it is the perfect time to review our financial practices. Auditing Your Hidden Expenses One of the fastest
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Beyond the Solo Journey Running an independent enterprise does not mean you must shoulder every operational and marketing burden alone. In the current economic landscape, some of the fastest-growing organisations are those that actively look for mutual opportunities. By mapping out potential alliances with non-competitive, neighbouring businesses, you can unlock entirely new client bases without
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“Small business ownership is hard, but community, alignment, and experimentation make it far more sustainable” Sally speaks with Emily Dorschler of NurtureWorks about her squiggly career path from drama graduate and hospitality leader to training, consultancy, and finally business owner. The conversation focuses on what changes when women leave corporate, why early-stage entrepreneurs need mindset support before
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Why Going Solo Limits Your Growth Many small business owners across the UK feel they must carry the entire weight of their marketing on their own shoulders. From social media schedules to paid adverts, the pressure to constantly reach new audiences is relentless. However, trying to grow in complete isolation is not only exhausting but
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Embracing Growth and Balance: Lessons from Sport and Business In this episode, Dave Christie from Flourish Foundry shares insights on how principles from sports can shape successful business strategies. Discover how balancing effort, reflection, and strategic planning can lead to sustainable growth and avoid burnout. Key topics Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Dave Christie and his
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