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 […]
Small Business
Small Business
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.
Small Business
Why Unsolicited Social Media Promotions Are Not Always The Partnership They Claim To Be
Small businesses are contacted regularly by people offering instant exposure on social media. The message usually appears out of the
Holidays
A Winter Hoard Christmas: Tales, Gifts, and Dragon Mischief
Every December, something stirs deep within the Onyx Dragon’s hoard. The air sharpens with frost, lanterns burn a little brighter,
Local Area
Inverclyde’s Crisis Wasn’t Sudden — It Was Obvious Long Before the 1990s
Recent coverage highlighting Inverclyde’s struggles with depopulation, worsening health outcomes, and a fragile economic base has sparked renewed concern. But
Small Business
Why Cash Isn’t Mandatory for Small UK Businesses and Why That Matters
Social media discussions and replies often highlight confusion around cash, card payments, and legal obligations for small businesses. Many people
Small Business
Why Cashless Businesses Aren’t a Gateway to Digital ID, Cashless Societies, or a “New World Order”
Every few months, a familiar claim resurfaces online: “Businesses that don’t accept cash are helping usher in a cashless society,
Small Business
Why Cash Has Become Impractical for Small Businesses, Especially for High-Value Handmade Furniture and Bundles
In the UK, cash is becoming less practical every year, and nowhere is that more obvious than in small creative
Small Business
WooCommerce vs Shopify: Why WooCommerce Is the Better Long-Term Choice
Choosing an e-commerce platform is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make, and Shopify and WooCommerce
Family
Help When Asked, Help When Offered
There’s a difference between help that’s offered and help that’s asked for. One happens when it suits the other person, or looks good, or is convenient. The other is when you actually need it. In my experience, my family are masters of the first and not great at the second.