Recently, I finally did something that had been sitting on my business to-do list for far too long — I trade marked my business name. It’s one of those jobs that quietly sits in the back of your mind for years. You know you should do it, you keep meaning to do it, but when you’re running a small business there always seems to be something more urgent needing your time and money. But the reality is, as small businesses, we simply cannot afford to find ourselves dealing with in

This bank holiday weekend, I decided it was time to take my own advice. I’m always encouraging my kids to try new things, , to step into that area just outside their comfort zone and discover the magic that happens there. But if I’m honest, it’s always much easier to say those words than to live them. So, I stepped firmly out of mine and signed up to display my art at Beer Artisan Fayre. I won’t pretend I felt prepared. My “stall” was a lovingly chaotic collection of bits an

This blog is a personal one, but one I felt I wanted to share... There’s a strange, quiet shift that happens when your children grow up and begin to fly the nest. As a mum of two sporty children, I always knew this day would come—but knowing it and feeling it are two very different things. Now, one of mine is all the way in New Zealand on his gap year, playing rugby and carving out his own adventure. The other is at university, continuing her love for the game whilst fittin

In recent years, side hustles have gone from being a niche trend to a mainstream necessity. As the cost of living continues to rise and household budgets feel tighter, more people are feeling the pinch and looking for ways to regain financial control. The result? A surge in creative side hustles across almost every industry. From freelance design and online tutoring to handmade products and digital services, side hustles offer more than just extra income. They provide a sense

by Tiny Designs Devon Running a local business in Devon means juggling a little bit of everything — serving customers, managing stock, handling marketing, and keeping things running day to day. With so much to do, branding can easily slip down the list. But here’s the truth: your brand is the first impression people get of your business. Whether someone finds you on Instagram, Google, or while walking down the high street, your visuals instantly shape how they feel about you

When I first started my side hustle, I never imagined it would turn into a full-time job. Like many others, I began with a passion and...

For many years, I was a reliable networker, from attending events everywhere to creating my own events and own network. But when Covid...

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A question that often arises with new clients who are starting out "how do I know what I should be charging?" and I often find is a...