The ultimate startup checklist for new retail business foundations. These are the business fundamentals that all small businesses need to know when starting out. Strong business foundations protect you legally, keep your finances organised and make your brand look professional and trustworthy This ultimate startup checklist covers the essential business fundamentals every small retail business […]
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Have you been Christmas comp shopping yet? Christmas is the ideal time to go comp shopping and check out what’s going on to inform your product development for 2019. And the shops are full of festive goodness! If you can’t get out as you’re too busy with orders then I’ve rounded up some of […]
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What to know how to interpret trends? In today’s Elevate Your Curiosity podcast I’m sharing why trends are relevant even if you’re not a fashion business. The episode is an interview I originally did with Catherine from Future Retail about how to interpret trends. And was hosted in her Facebook group Female Founders in Retail. […]
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Enhancing your creative mindset when you run your own business or are self employed is one of these best things you can do. And these five alternative mindset books for business are what I recommend on what can feel like a lonely road sometimes. None of them are your traditional mindset books for business. […]
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In today’s Elevate Your Curiosity episode I wanted to get personal and take you behind the scenes of the relaunch of Arnold & Bird. As it wasn’t just a website update that’s happened over the past few weeks. I’ve created my ‘why’ in business, a new visual identity and found my feet as a […]
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Want some tips & tricks on how to go comp shopping? In today’s Elevate Your Curiosity podcast you’ve got them! Listen in either below, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or read the show notes. Comp shopping or competitive/competitor shopping is where you analyse what your competitors are doing in terms of products, offerings and their marketing message. […]
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Valentine’s Day 2019 trends Today on the Elevate Your Curiosity podcast I’m discussing four Valentine’s Day 2019 trends that are perfect for gift and retail businesses to implement into their range. Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest gift occasions of the year and one not to be overlooked. Especially since products in these […]
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Five easy ways to fit mindfulness into your routine quickly I’m back with a quickie episode today on the Elevate Your Curiosity podcast which features five easy ways to fit mindfulness into your routine quickly. Listen in either below, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or read the show notes. This is something I’ve really […]
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productivity tips This episode is all about productivity tips for getting organised and staying focused but crucially in a healthy way! Listen in on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, below or read the show notes. Personally I’ve had a real awakening with my view of what being productive is over the last few months. Basically […]
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Bespoke Wedding Stationery One of the fave things I’m doing at the moment is creating bespoke wedding stationery designs! I love working with couples to create something they love and builds on their vision for their wedding day. I’ve included some of the recent work that has been commissioned. Enjoy having a nosey […]
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Approach your inner critic with love and kindness Hello and welcome to today’s Elevate Your Curiosity podcast all about how to approach your inner critic with love and kindness. You can listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, below or read the show notes. To start with I wanted to talk about what even is […]
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