During times like this, especially in the run up to Christmas; you see the same message reappearing. “Support your local independents”, “Support Small Business”. Of course they’re statements I can get on board with, but it’s not really that simple, is it? Part of me has always rejected these statements…

One thing I can’t stand about modern society, is the creation of soundbites that turn into character boxes. Terms like ‘Woke’ or ‘Lefty’; if we adopt any similar perspectives to other members of these imaginary groups, we get thrown into said box. It’s a really clever tool used by the…

We only ever talk about ‘Product Market Fit’ in the world of tech & start-ups; but it’s too important a concept to ignore for other industries. My business background is primarily in hospitality/food & drink; yet I’ve always been fascinated by start-ups and the movements of Silicon Valley. …

I’m sat here, on a Friday night, beer in hand, just pondering over some of the small, super inspirational companies I’ve read about this week. I work exclusively with small businesses; which is a strange thing to say when SME’s make up over 99.9% …

I was brought up on the notion that you can’t have gaps in your CV; having too many jobs isn’t a good thing, whether you like it or not, you have to stay in each job for at least a year, otherwise you become ‘unemployable’. I never really bought into…

Let’s be honest, most of the time when we read books, we get very little from it. Frustratingly, we have to keep trawling through the pages constantly searching for some wisdom that’ll benefit our lives. It’s a rarity, but wow, it’s a beautiful one. A quick bit of context. I…

How deeply entrenched gender inequality impacts food security in coffee-producing regions of Guatemala — For many years now, Guatemala has been one of the largest exporters of coffee in the world and is reliant on this trade for their economy. …

Should we be demonising plastic? What are the viable alternatives? — In recent times, plastic has become the scapegoat for all of our problems. When I bring up the topic of sustainability (yes, I’m fun at parties), it almost always moves immediately towards plastic. We seem to think that although there’s a lot of it in the world, if we just…

I’m a sustainability consultant, and the word ‘sustainability’ frustrates me on a daily basis. It’s such an ambiguous word, that covers a whole array of definitions. You may have arrived here wanting tips on becoming more environmentally friendly with your brand, or you may have been hoping for advice on…