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During a recent conversation with other female founders & CEOs our discussion came around to our motivations for starting a business. Not surprisingly a better work-life balance in order to spend...
To kick off celebrations for this year’s B Corp month, Bristol and Bath B Local hosted ‘Purposefest’- a day long event celebrating the ways in which businesses and wider communities can be purpose-...
Pip Richardson, Founder of the Circle Line, discusses why focusing on mental health is important for your business's people, culture and financial success.
With businesses only just recovering from the pandemic, rising costs are pushing many to the brink. According to a survey by The Federation of Small Businesses , 15% expect they could have to close...
One of the most effective ways to develop and grow your business is through a change in how you think about your business and the processes you implement.
The Zen of Slow Cooking: a spice manufacturing business with a purpose... B Corp is buzzing right now so it’s no wonder there’s a backlog for certification. The growth in businesses sharing a...
How do you keep up business connections when we’re still not able to meet face to face? How can you prepare yourself and your business for an impending recession? One useful way to future proof is to...
Founder of two companies based in Swindon, Luke Wareham shares his views on how Coronavirus has impacted his businesses and employees, and how they are adapting.