Inverclyde Can Do More — If We Stop Saying “Maybe Later”
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.”…
Referrals, Miscommunication, and Why Small Business Support Matters More Than People Think
Observations on affiliate schemes, referrals, and business collaboration in the holistic trade, highlighting overreactions and misinterpretations in Pilgrims, Gloucester.
Important Shipping Update for Our US Customers
Update: Our supplier has confirmed that all shipments to the US are currently suspended, regardless of weight. We want to keep our US customers informed about this temporary change. Our…
Bank Transfers Are Here. Welcome to the 90s.
Some people like PayPal. Some people like cards. Some people apparently like sending money the old-fashioned way—via bank transfer. Fine. We get it. So, we’ve made it happen: bank transfers…
🌟 Dreaming Big with Onyx Dragon
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.
The Unique Frustrations of Marketing a Holistic Shop When You’re Autistic
Running an online holistic shop sounds dreamy, right? Sharing lovely teas and wellness goodies with the world — all while channeling calm and positive vibes. Spoiler alert: the marketing side?…
When Silence Speaks: A Follow-Up Reflection on Business Collaboration and Misunderstood Intentions
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…
Starting a Business in 2019: A Rollercoaster Through Chaos, with Onyx Dragon as Your Guide
Let’s talk about starting a business in 2019, shall we? For those of you who took the plunge right before Brexit, the pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and the…
Help Us Escape! (And Get Awesome Stuff While You’re At It)
Dear Internet Friends, We need to have a serious talk.(Well… as serious as a talk can be when it’s written by sleep-deprived entrepreneurs fueled by tea, coffee, and a desperate…
Running an Online Business in Tewkesbury: Because Apparently, We’re the Problem
Let’s talk about the joys (read: absolute pain) of trying to run an online business in Tewkesbury — a place where the Wi-Fi signal is sometimes stronger than the local…