If you’re running a business in 2025, you already know that social media isn’t just an option—it’s your storefront, your sales funnel, and your community hub all rolled into one. In fact, recent research from BT reveals that 28% of small businesses in the UK now generate more sales through social media than traditional e-commerce or physical shops. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook have become the powerhouse marketing tools of modern business, making it easier than ever to engage customers and drive revenue. But here’s the thing—all the social media savvy ..read more

By A Venturing Nomad A six foot poly-foam banana is cycling towards me, smoking a cigarette and waving to friends sitting at a pavement café. Snow flurries are whirling in giant circles around the town, whistling around those sheltered under heated awnings drink hot chocolate or warm, cinnamon-spiced milk on this wintery March day. The outdoor food stall on the cobbled medieval square is a haze of smoke from the grill, and the heavy scent of fried onions wafts through the icy air. People, three or four deep queue for a burger or hot dog. A giant Winnie the Pooh runs up to a police officer and ..read more

By Tricia Scott. Let's talk about stepping outside our comfort zones. If you read last week's Biz Love Letter, you already know I took a little trip to Paris for the Cygnus 25 conference. And wow—was I reminded of the sheer power of a change in scenery. There's something about being in a brand-new space, surrounded by fresh sights, sounds, and experiences, that shakes loose the cobwebs and makes room for all kinds of creativity to come flooding in. So many things about that three-day trip left a mark on me, but here are a few takeaways that I think we al ..read more

By Tricia Scott. Today is Thursday, and as I write to you today, I am somewhere, I presume, above the English Channel, heading for The Cygnus Conference in Paris. As I sipped my lukewarm aeroplane coffee (which tasted vaguely of cardboard and regret), I was struck by a bit of a revelation, and I wanted to share it with you. Outside, it's a dreary, grey kind of day, the kind where the world feels like it's been wrapped in a damp, slightly soggy blanket. But as the plane climbed, something magical happened. We broke through the thick clouds, and suddenly—bam!—there it was. Golden, warm sunshine ..read more

By Tricia Scott.  Ever feel like you should be doing more? Or doing it differently? Welcome to the club —where every entrepreneur, at some point, has fallen into the compare and despair trap. Dun dun duuuunnnnn…  With so much (often conflicting) advice flying around, it’s easy to wonder:  ? Should I be dancing on TikTok? ? Blogging my heart out? ? Showing up on every social channel? ? Going Live? ? Screaming into the void?! (Been there.) But here’s the actual truth—ready? The right way is the way that feels good to  ..read more

Big pants and big fun, Bridget is back, and that can only mean one place. Synonymous with London, our national treasure that is Bridget Jones, is best known for her ‘lovely flat’ and wandering through Borough Market in many a scene from the franchise, so much so that when I recently took a visit, you’re almost looking out for her. With the latest instalment, eagerly awaited and scheduled for release on Galentines, our superhero singleton, would waste no time in gathering the girls (and Tom) and embarking on a foodie safari around the various stalls. No Bridget buffet would be complete without ..read more

By Marisa Sim. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a lawyer—at least, that’s what I thought. Looking back, I now see it wasn’t my dream—it was my parents’ unachieved ambition that had quietly influenced my mind. They wanted success for me, but their vision was rooted in their own desires, not mine.  Unfortunately, life didn’t cooperate with that plan. My academic performance wasn’t strong enough for law school. When the path to becoming a lawyer closed, I was left adrift, unsure of what to do next. My father recommended that I join an art college; it seemed like an unexpected ..read more

By Helena Zachariassen. In our extremely fast-moving global world, the pressure to do more, be more, and achieve more can feel relentless. When life becomes overwhelming, the solution is not to push harder but to simplify.  Simplifying isn’t just about tidying your home or reducing your commitments - it’s about creating space for what truly matters and finding joy in the process.  Simplifying is SPACIOUSNESS. Through self-awareness, mindfulness, and a holistic approach to wellbeing, you can regain balance and live a life you love without compromising or giving up yourself or you ..read more

By Dino Tartaglia. In my (many) years in Business, and esp. in the coaching game, helping people who are brilliant at what they do to wrap a thriving business around who they are and what they want - rather than the other way around (which leads to nothing but pain)... … I've found that most have a disconnect between their life events and the game of Business. Somehow, they think the rules are different, but they're really not. Why? That's a simple answer: we're dealing with Human Nature. It's just people, all the way down. I'm going to share a very personal story to illustrate this. Some of i ..read more

By Tricia Scott. Picture this: You've poured your heart, soul, and probably an unhealthy amount of caffeine into building your business. You're brilliant at what you do, but there's just one tiny problem: no one knows who you are. And in a world where attention spans are shorter than a TikTok reel, invisibility isn't an option. No matter how exceptional your work is, if you're not consistently showing up and making noise, someone else is. And let's be real—visibility isn't about vanity metrics like likes or followers; it's about stepping into your power, owning your expertise, and making it im ..read more