Category: Blogs and Tips

As the mantra dictates, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again’.

These words ring true as I celebrate having been chosen by Theo Paphitis and his team as a Small Business Sunday (#SBS) winner on the eve of my second business birthday.

Having joined the strong band of entrants a few times previously, I again entered with desire, enthusiasm and a hope I would be picked to join this supportive environment.

Lo and behold, at the start of September 2022, I was chosen as a winner!

The words we use and how we structure our sentences to promote our business and interests can be the difference between a sale or a goodbye.

When writing promotional copy, it is crucial it resonates with the intended audience and entices people to want to find out more.

Written from the perspectives of a company CEO and employees, and considering the thought-process of a potential customer, discover the differences in how to promote your business and pick up tips that could transform your rate of return.  

Just how good are you at general knowledge? Can you take value from hours spent playing Trivial Pursuit and the likes, and name that year in a flash?

Well, now’s your chance, as I present to you a rundown of events from one particular 12-month period.

Get those thinking caps on, as we are about to embark on our journey!

With the first half of 2022 fast-becoming a distant memory, let’s stress the importance of pausing for a moment, taking stock and charting progress made to date.

It is easy to forget the things that have gone, choosing instead to concentrate on the coming months. Time stands still for no person, though it is imperative we consider our achievements to date; achievements that could help shape our future direction.

So, join me as I review the first half of 2022 and look ahead with buoyancy to what may come next.

With instant access at everybody’s fingertips, you could be forgiven for thinking that the humble library is a thing of the past. That long gone are the days of visiting these amazing institutions, replaced all too easily with online purveyors of books, journals, reviews and reports.

At times, even the most staunch library advocate may succumb to the power of Amazon or the likes, though it is important we remember these cherished buildings not just for what they offered, but for what they continue to provide.

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of one of Britain’s oldest surviving independent libraries; a place that is steeped in tradition, having served its public duty since 1768.

Inspiration comes in many forms and there are untapped moments of genius within us all.

Whichever way you choose to express yourself in your business or family life carries with it an undercurrent of creativity. You may not think so, but it is present in every task you complete.