Why I Haven’t Followed a Lot of the Advice I Have Been Given
Running a small business means receiving a constant stream of advice. From well-meaning individuals, from business groups, from networking sessions, […]
Small Business
Small Business
Is Online Really Killing the High Street?
No matter where you go in the country, you will hear the same concern: online shopping is killing the high
Scifi
Why Fans Hated Dr Pulaski for Saying “Dah‑ta” – And Why That Misses the Point
Few topics in Star Trek: The Next Generation spark disproportionate irritation like Dr Katherine Pulaski’s pronunciation of Data’s name. For
Scifi
Deanna Troi and the Sweet Science of Chocolate
Deanna Troi’s fondness for chocolate is one of Star Trek: The Next Generation’s most charming quirks. At first glance, it
Small Business
BNI: Brilliant Idea, Absurd Price Tag
Small businesses are constantly told networking is essential. Build relationships. Build trust. Build connections. Build your profile. All very sensible.
Shopping
Loyalty Cards: Because Apparently Paying a Fair Price Is Now a Premium Feature
Supermarkets have cracked the code of modern retail: if you inflate your “normal” prices high enough, you can call anything
Notable Deaths
In Memoriam: Merritt Butrick — A Talent Gone Too Soon
A reflective in memoriam honouring actor Merritt Butrick, exploring his legacy in Star Trek, television and theatre and recognising his enduring impact decades after his passing.
Small Business
Can a Charity Group Run a Lucky Numbers Square Competition on Facebook?
Can a charity run a lucky numbers square competition on Facebook? Learn the UK rules on Small Society Lotteries, Facebook policies and how to run a compliant online fundraiser.
Holidays
Why “Jingle Bells” Was Originally a Thanksgiving Song
Discover the surprising history of “Jingle Bells”! Originally written for Thanksgiving in 1857, learn how this winter song became a beloved Christmas classic through media, culture, and holiday cheer.
Notable Deaths
In Memoriam: Annie Wersching
Annie Wersching’s passing left a space in modern storytelling that still echoes across the genres she helped define. From the