4th April 2023

Don’t shout! How to style your content without annoying anyone

It used to be normal to use underlining and capitals to style your content, but not any more. What should you do instead?
14th September 2022

10 top tips from our expert photographer

Here are 10 top tips from our expert photographer, award-winning photojournalist and visual storyteller Jacky Chapman.
29th June 2022

What is a digital declutter?

And what’s the best way to go about it? I spoke to Amanda Littlecott from Clear Bubble, a professional who knows all about decluttering.
3rd May 2022

Squarespace setup solved

If you're not a pro and you're creating your own website there are lots of 'builder' sites you could use. I recommend Squarespace.
26th April 2022

Business Book review: Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits by James Clear promises remarkable results from tiny changes. Who could resist finding out more?
13th January 2022

5 steps to writing a press release

If you’ve got an amazing new product or service that you want to shout about, then a press release is a great way of spreading the word.
29th December 2021

Business Book review: Factfulness

Factfulness is one of the best non-fiction books I've ever read. Once I'd looked at the World Health Chart on the first page I was hooked.
12th December 2021

Business Book review: The 100-year life

Will a 100-year life be a blessing or a curse? The authors discuss, with scenarios, the opportunities of making a very long life a gift.
16th June 2021

How to write your marketing plan in under 60 minutes

To write your marketing plan in a less than 60 minutes, simply answer the questions in this video, spending less than two minutes on each.
25th February 2021

How to improve your work-life balance

If you find workaholics who never take a lunch break difficult to identify with, take a look at my light-hearted work-life balance tips. 
2nd January 2021

Business Book review: Rebel Ideas

Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed is jam-packed with interesting facts. Whether or not you are a leader, everyone can learn something from it.
17th August 2020

Business Book review: Getting it Write

Author Marilyn Messek proves that a book is the best marketing tool you can have. A good business guide if you're just starting out, but not for old hands.
24th July 2020

Business Book review: The 80/20 Principle

The 80/20 principle proves that 80% of results come from 20% of input. The book recommends we should locate and concentrate on the most lucrative parts of our businesses.
19th July 2020

Business Book review: The Human Edge

We can’t compete with AI, but if we develop our unique human powers we can work in tandem with it, survive and thrive. Learn how to develop these skills in The Human Edge.
20th November 2019

Why designers should be involved in decision-making

With their creativity, practicality and powerful problem-solving skills, designers should be involved in decision-making. Why is this so rare?
19th September 2019

The benefits of humour on social media for business

How to harness the power of humour through your social media presence and strengthen your overall marketing mix.
1st November 2018

Client story: how a brochure can help your business

Print is not dead, and a brochure can be a great weapon in your marketing arsenal. Find out how a new brochure helped AST Stairlifts get more business.
1st March 2018

My top 5 GDPR concerns

GDPR compliance is not as difficult as you would think. In this article I share the main points, which are useful If you run a small business.
16th November 2016

Is your website up to scratch?

Last week I was lucky enough to be commended in the Richmond Business Awards ‘Best Website’ category. During the submission process I
12th December 2014

How should creative women dress for business?

First impressions count: it’s well known that people judge you mainly by your appearance, not by how you sound, or even