For small, lean businesses like Onyx Dragon, the cost of joining BNI is simply disproportionate. Between the £399 sign-up fee and the £899 annual membership, the total upfront commitment of…
No matter where you go in the country, you will hear the same concern: online shopping is killing the high street. It is an understandable worry. Town centres matter. They…
Recent coverage highlighting Inverclyde’s struggles with depopulation, worsening health outcomes, and a fragile economic base has sparked renewed concern. But anyone familiar with the area’s history knows today’s problems didn’t…
If there’s one thing Scotland does well, it’s understatement. We can turn a victory into a fluke, an achievement into “luck,” and an idea into “Aye, but it’ll never work.”…
At Onyx Dragon, our dreams go beyond a shop—we’re building a home, a creative hub, and a mobile double-decker shop to bring our teas, coffees, and holistic products directly to communities. Join us as we blend stability, adventure, and passion into everything we do.
Since publishing my recent blogs — Some Businesses Are Just Holding Themselves Back and Collaboration Over Competition: A Reflection on Industry Support and Misunderstood Intentions — I had hoped they…
Disclaimer: The following blog reflects my personal opinions and views on the subject discussed. It is based on my own experiences, perspectives, and interpretations. So here’s the deal: Imagine you’re…
I’ve had this idea sitting in my heart (and on several to-do lists) for a while now—something chilled, bold, smooth, and unique. I keep circling back to it every time…
Ah, the dream of moving to a new home—a fresh start, a new chapter, and maybe even the chance to finally escape that weird neighbor who collects garden gnomes like…
Ah, coffee. The magical bean juice that keeps the world from collapsing into a collective morning grumble. As a business owner, you’d think sourcing high-quality coffee should be easy, right?…
