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.
Learning Has No Expiry Date: Why It’s Never Too Late to Grow
It’s never too late to start again. After returning to education in his fifties, Aquatrust Managing Director Paul Kenny shares how lifelong learning helped him double company revenue, rebuild confidence, and lead with renewed purpose.
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.
Reinvention & Relevance: How to Lead with Confidence Through Change
Change is inevitable - but confidence is what sets great leaders apart. In this article, Liz Taylor shares powerful lessons from three decades at the helm of her events consultancy. From trusting your instincts to redefining failure and evolving your brand, discover how to lead with confidence through reinvention - and inspire others as you grow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is TikTok Shop a Launchpad - Or a Brand Risk? What Female Founders Need to Know
TikTok Shop has turned side hustles into breakout brands. But for female founders, the gains come with risk. Here’s how to weigh visibility, brand integrity, and sustainability - and decide if it’s right for you in 2025.
How to Start Investing as a Woman (Even If You Feel Unsure Where to Begin)
You don’t need to be a finance expert to grow wealth - just clarity, consistency, and confidence. Here’s how women can start investing smart, build security, and take control of their future.
How to Make the Right Business Decisions (Even When Everyone Has an Opinion)
Everyone’s got advice - but not everyone has your vision. Here's how smart women in business filter opinions, trust their gut, and make bold decisions that actually align.
How Resilience Shapes Leadership: Lessons from a ‘Fake’ Ballet Class
What does resilient leadership really look like? For Tati Lindenberg, it began in a small Brazilian living room posing as a ballet class. In this powerful essay, she reveals how early lessons in community, courage, and risk-taking shaped her approach to leadership today-and how you can build resilience in your own career.