3 Simple Steps to Take Your Solopreneurship to the Next Level With Your Dream Team
Most of us start out as solopreneurs - juggling every role. But to grow sustainably, you’ll need to build a team that supports your vision. Here are 3 simple steps to help you go from solo to CEO, with confidence.
Autumn Is Strategy Season: What Founders Can Learn from Nature’s Rhythms
Autumn isn’t winding down - it’s recalibrating. In this seasonal strategy piece, Shannon Kate Murray shares what female founders can learn from nature’s rhythms about letting go, building resilience, and preparing for the next chapter with intention.
The Power of Saying No in the Early Days: Why Protecting Your Brand Matters More Than Chasing Every Opportunity
In the early days of business, saying yes feels like the fastest route to growth. But as jewellery founder Katie Silver learned, the real power lies in saying no - protecting your vision, your values, and the brand you’re building.
What a Royal Visit to Sudbury Reminds Us About Spotlight Moments
When the Princess of Wales visited Sudbury Silk Mills, the headlines focused on her outfit - but the real story was about visibility, legacy, and the quiet power of consistency. Here’s what founders can learn from one family-run mill’s moment in the spotlight.
When Reviews Go Wrong: How to Handle Fake and Negative Feedback Online
Reviews build trust - until they don’t. SEO expert Adam Collins shares how to protect your business from fake or unfair feedback, respond like a pro, and build a reputation that lasts.
Why You’re Losing Clients (and How to Keep Them)
Clients rarely leave because you’re not good at what you do. They leave because they don’t feel seen, supported, or safe. In this piece, Shannon Kate Murray breaks down how to rebuild trust and keep the clients you’ve worked so hard to earn.
Why the Best Leaders Think Like Mediators (Even When They’re Not)
Forget power plays and performative confidence, the most effective leaders today are part strategist, part space-holder. In this thoughtful piece, lawyer-mediator and lecturer Leah Brown unpacks how thinking like a mediator helps leaders listen better, lead bravely, and create space for real solutions to emerge.
Why the Right Bra Is a Business Essential: Confidence Starts with Support
It’s not vanity - it’s visibility. In this personal essay, Shannon Kate Murray shares how rediscovering the right fit can reshape not just your posture, but your confidence - in life and in business.
Google’s 2024 Core Update Removed 40% of Pages - Here’s How to Stay Visible in 2025
Google’s 2024 Core Update wiped out 40% of low-quality content - from AI-written blogs to thin affiliate pages. Here’s what founders need to know about staying visible in 2025 and beyond.
Business Grants for Women in the UK: How to Find and Apply Successfully
Less than 2p in every £1 of UK venture capital goes to female founders - but grants can bridge the gap. Here’s a practical guide to finding, applying for, and winning business grants designed to support women entrepreneurs across the UK.
Lessons From Moving From B2B to B2C: What Every Founder Needs to Know
After 20 years of success in B2B, entrepreneur Nicky Wake made the leap to B2C - launching three niche dating brands that changed how she saw business, funding, and growth forever
Why Strong Brand Assets Matter From Day One: A Guide for New Business Owners
Starting a business? Designer Lucy Hoddinott explains why strong brand assets - from your logo to your website - matter from day one, and how to create them with confidence.
Why Your Website Isn’t Converting (Even If It Looks Gorgeous)
Struggling to turn website visitors into paying clients? This UX strategist breaks down why beautiful websites often fail - and how to fix yours for conversions that sing.
Why Everyone’s LinkedIn Feeds Look Broken - And What to Do About It
LinkedIn’s latest update is shaking up feeds everywhere - rewarding realness over polish. Here’s what’s changed, why engagement is dropping, and how to adapt.
Why Balance Isn’t the Goal - And What Female Founders Really Need Instead
Forget chasing the perfect routine. In this honest and empowering piece, April Wild challenges the myth of balance and offers a refreshing reframe on what wellness really means for women in business.
When Efficiency Erodes Imagination: The Hidden Cost of AI Productivity Tools
AI can speed up your work - but it might be slowing down your mind. Here’s why creativity, confidence, and emotional intelligence remain your most irreplaceable edge.
Breaking the Visibility Loop: How to Be Seen on Your Own Terms
You don’t need to be louder to be seen. Here’s how to build true visibility through honesty, rhythm, and self-trust.
Quietly Unforgettable: How to Build a Personal Brand Without Shouting
You don’t have to be loud to be memorable. Here’s how introverted women can build a personal brand that feels calm, confident, and quietly unforgettable.
How to Lead with Power - Without Being Labelled “Difficult” or “Too Much”
You don’t have to shrink your voice to avoid labels. You can lead with clarity, strength and presence - and still be unapologetically you.
The Best Awards for Women in Business (and How to Nail Your Entry)
Recognition isn’t just validation - it’s visibility. Discover the best UK business awards for women in 2025 and how to enter with confidence, clarity, and credibility.