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#40before40 Three Years in the Making

#40before40 Three Years in the Making

Can you even call yourself a blogger if you don’t have a #40before40 list? In October 2017 I turned 37. It came as a little bit of a shock as I still think I’m in my 20’s. I’m not even sure I feel like an appropriate adult the majority of the time but somehow I’ve found myself a parent of 3 children, a small business owner and navigating my way through life with Daddy Moo (who I’ve spent nearly half my life with now!).  This paragraph has me ageing by the second! Anyway, it got me thinking about doing something…

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3 Tips for Starting a Small Business With a Disability

3 Tips for Starting a Small Business With a Disability

With the rise of technology and social media, starting a small business is easier now than ever. This makes it a perfect fit for someone with a disability or additional needs, by providing them with the opportunity to generate their own income without the limitations, restrictions and accessibility issues associated with traditional employment opportunities. With so many online small business tools available and plenty of funding in place, especially if you need require any additional support, such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles, or adapted premises, there really is no stopping you. 3 Tips for Starting a Small Business With a Disability:  Working…

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5 Ways To Create A Side Hustle Whilst Staying Home

5 Ways To Create A Side Hustle Whilst Staying Home

I LOVE networking. No, really I do! And obviously, the main thing we have been talking about this past year during our Zoom chats has been lockdown and COVID restrictions.  Still, so many of my small business friends haven’t been able to open or trade properly since March 2020. After all this time, if we haven’t already we NEED to adapt.  We need to make changes. Entrepreneurs are a rare bread I’ve seen so many people utilise their skills and develop new sidelines to their main business whilst unable to trade. 5 Ways To Create A Side Hustle Whilst Staying…

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Using Promotional Merchandise to Market Your Business

Using Promotional Merchandise to Market Your Business

There are many ways to promote and market your business to your target market, one of which is using promotional merchandise with your business branding on. You might think this is a little old-hat in such a digital world, but it can still be an effective tactic for increasing brand awareness and encouraging engagement and loyalty from your customers. Here are some of the benefits of using promotional merchandise to market your business.  Brand recognition and exposure Distributing branded merchandise gets your name out there for more people to see and remember. Sending your customers a mug or pen which…

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