The Myths That Cost Small Businesses: A Reality Check
In the world of small business, we often encounter "common knowledge" that is anything but. Whether it is social media commenters quoting the 19th-century Bank Charter Act or the persistent…
Transparency Notice: Pricing Adjustments
At Onyx Dragon, we operate on a principle of directness. We believe our customers and partners deserve to be informed of changes to our operations immediately, rather than discovering them…
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 be processed starting Friday 5th January. We are not ignoring…
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. So when someone invites you to a group promising referrals,…
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 assume that accepting cash is mandatory, that card processing fees…
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 businesses producing high-value, handmade items. While cash once seemed simple,…
🛡️ The Online Safety Act 2023: What It Means for Small Businesses Like Onyx Dragon
The Online Safety Act 2023 is a landmark UK law designed to make the internet a safer place — especially for children and vulnerable users. But while its aims are…
Why We Can’t Ship Our Delicious Treats Outside the UK (and How Bureaucracy is Ruining Everything)
Gather round, dear tea, coffee, and chocolate lovers, for a tragic (yet oddly amusing) tale of red tape, regulations, and dreams crushed under the weight of international bureaucracy. You see,…
Inverclyde’s Great Retail Mystery: Where Are the Shops (and the Parking)?
If there’s one thing councils across the UK love, it’s making it as difficult as possible to park anywhere near a shop. Inverclyde Council is certainly keeping up with the…
Why Don’t British People Trust E-Commerce Websites? A Deep Dive into National Paranoia
Ah, Britain. The land of tea, queuing, and a deeply ingrained suspicion of anything that can’t be physically prodded before purchase. While the rest of the world happily fills their…