The Principles of Permaculture and Why They Are Important

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Sustainable living and conscious consumption are increasingly part of the global conversation, but for those with no involvement in agriculture or growing your own food, permaculture may not be quite so familiar. Permaculture is a well established philosophy that harnesses Continue reading The Principles of Permaculture and Why They Are Important

Slightly Improve Your Life With Little Effort

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The first snowdrops and crocuses are starting to bloom, and that’s a sure sign that spring is approaching. Hope and possibility, planning ahead, setting goals, looking forward to brighter mornings. It’s tempting to set ourselves big, ambitious objectives, that take Continue reading Slightly Improve Your Life With Little Effort

Of Vision and Vanity

Every business needs a vision, but not every entrepreneur has to be a visionary. If you close your eyes and imagine where you would like your life to be in, say, 5 years, what might it look like? Try it. Continue reading Of Vision and Vanity

7 Product Marketing Mistakes To Avoid

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It’s easy to make mistakes when marketing your business. Here are 7 top tips from a contributor. Pexels. CCO Licensed. Getting people to buy your product requires marketing. But not just any type of promo will do. With so many Continue reading 7 Product Marketing Mistakes To Avoid

Homemade Natural Deodorant That Really Works

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I can’t help but wonder what nasty chemicals go into the deodorant I slather onto my sweaty armpits every day. Often packed in single use plastic, I’ve tried to use mostly deodorant in glass bottles – but that still creates recycling. Continue reading Homemade Natural Deodorant That Really Works

Craft Your Vision Board for the Year Ahead

As the Earth completes another orbit of the Sun, we naturally look ahead. Preferably with hope and optimism – although that can be challenging in these trying times. It’s always around his time of year (December / January) that I Continue reading Craft Your Vision Board for the Year Ahead

The Cost Of Living Is Unsustainable

It’s a familiar mantra – reported in the media as a ‘Cost Of Living’ crisis – as if rising costs are a temporary blip, that we should sit tight and ride it out. Which would make sense, if there was Continue reading The Cost Of Living Is Unsustainable

The Art of Productive Procrastination

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Procrastination is just a step on the path to productivity. I’m a terrible procrastinator. Productivity rarely comes easy! When you work for yourself, you are both the biggest asset and the biggest liability to your business! Self-Sabotage Becomes An Art Continue reading The Art of Productive Procrastination

3 How To Projects to Upcycle Old Jeans

I had a load of old jeans in my sewing stash, things that I’ve kept for years with the intention of using one day. The potting shed at Hen’s Tooth has given me just that opportunity. When I’m making things Continue reading 3 How To Projects to Upcycle Old Jeans

Why Sustainability Should Define Your Startup

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When you startup something new, you have a golden opportunity to set the agenda, define your values and boldly assert your presence for the future. “Be the change you want to see in the world,” is a quote attributed to Continue reading Why Sustainability Should Define Your Startup