Why Niche Dropshipping Isn’t “Risk-Free” on eBay or Amazon
Dropshipping is often portrayed as a “no-money-needed” way to start selling online: list products, let a supplier handle fulfilment, and […]
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A Year of Silence: Reflections on Misunderstanding and Engagement
In 2025, I published a series of general blog posts exploring business practices in the holistic and gift retail space,
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Update on Our Affiliate Program
After careful review, we’ve made the decision to disable our affiliate program. While the scheme saw a small amount of
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Who Counts as ‘Local’ When We Say “Shop Local”?
“Shop local” is one of those phrases that feels unquestionably positive. It appears on posters, council campaigns, and social media
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Business Cards: A Vistaprint Adventure
You know that feeling when you order business cards and expect 500 identical copies to arrive on time, only to
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Orders on Pause – Back 5th January
Just a quick note to keep everyone in the loop. Any orders placed from now until the New Year will
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🎄 Christmas Last Posting Dates – Get Your Orders In!
As we head into the festive season, it’s time to make sure your orders arrive before Christmas. To help everyone
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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,
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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
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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.