“business blogging is a low-cost way to create opportunities to get your website found by the people that you want to find it” HubSpot A blog will change your business. We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve heard “I used to blog, but I got too busy” or “I don’t have anything to […]
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My Top 10 UK Coffee Shops (Not in London…)
A few months ago, I wrote an article on the creative benefits of working from a coffee shop. At the time a few readers got in touch asking for recommendations on where’s best to go in their area for a great coffee. So this week, I decided to share with you all my top ten […]
The Value of Social Media – A Business Owner’s Guide
You’re probably sick of talking about it. Social media is everywhere. Spend any time on the internet and you’ll be reminded that your business ‘should’ be doing it. What’s more frustrating is that you probably agree! You can see how it could be of use. Communicating with millions of potential customers, building a community and […]
To Sugar or Not to Sugar?
Should you put sugar in your coffee? The debate on sugar, and the suggested ‘sugar tax’ has occupied the national press this week. This got me thinking about why we take sugar in our coffee, and whether it’s necessary at all. Sugar is a daily addition to office coffee around the world. It’s a vital […]
How Coffee & Content Go Together
Good morning! Would you believe it? We are six months into the journey towards better office coffee. Time flies when you are having fun, doesn’t it! How is it going for you all? I hope by now at least some of you have noticed a drastic improvement in the coffee you drink at work, and […]
#BetterOfficeCoffee is Under Threat!
Good morning! How did you celebrate International Coffee Day?! On 1st October, 75 member states celebrated the journey, diversity, quality and passion in the coffee we drink in the first annual International Coffee Day. It was the chance to appreciate everything about coffee, whether you enjoy it in the office, at home or at the […]
In-house, Freelance or Social Media Agency? How Should You Manage Your Social Media?
“Conversion rates are 6X higher for content marketing adopters than non-adopters” Co-Schedule “Social media has a 100% higher lead-to-close rate than outbound marketing.” State of Inbound Marketing It’s no longer a question of whether social media works. There’s an undeniable tide of examples of it working for businesses in every sector, industry and location. IT […]
Paid Advertising for SMEs: What Are the Adwords Alternatives?
When we talk about paid advertising, it’s rare that the conversation ever moves beyond Google Adwords. After all, it’s quick, easy to understand, and really easy to measure. However, it does have its downsides. Being managed by Google, this does give Adwords a good ‘trust rating’, however, it also means there are a few limitations. […]
#PayItForward | The Social Impact of Coffee
Good morning! Have you ever take a moment to think about the social impact of your cup of coffee? Well, in this week’s coffee column, I’m going to talk about coffee with a conscience at home. You may remember that I talked to Rosalie McMillan a couple of weeks ago about the good work Grounds […]
Breathing New Life Into Your Old Coffee Grounds
Good morning! I’d like to start this morning by saying a big congratulations to friends of the column Wyatt and Grace from Honest Coffees, who have just welcomed a little baby boy into the world! How long do you think you have to wait until you can introduce him to coffee…?! 😉 Their ‘Up & At […]
