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Business Content // The Essentials Of A Homely B&B Business*
In the world of entrepreneurship, more and more businesses seem to start directly at home. After all, why should you need an office when some business concepts can work perfectly from the comfort of your own home? This is especially relevant if you have a big house and love being a host. The hospitality industry, and more exactly the Bed & Breakfast approach, is a booming sector that has the potential to attract customers all year long – assuming you live in the right area. Needless to say that a B&B in London will always be more popular than a B&B in the Lake District, but it’s primarily because cities…
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3 Easy Ways You Can Go Green*
Being environmentally concious can seem daunting at first but it’s something we really do have to be aware of. I read something the other day that put things into perspective for me, I felt a bit “woah” after reading it. Humans have been on earth for such a short amount of time since the world was formed and we’ve already destroyed so much of our natural resources. In fact, since the industrial revolution we’ve destroyed more than ever. We need to start looking at ways to become more sustainable. Between destroying natural resources and pumping harmful chemicals into the air, no wonder Stephan Hawkin’s thinks we should be looking for…
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Business Content // The Start-Up Guide to Running a Small Food Business*
You know me, I’m all about pushing for people to do those things they love. Life is too short to have a job you hate, and although right now I’m not making a penny off the book I’m writing, I feel rewarded knowing I’m doing something I love. Today I have a start up guide to running a small food business. I’ll be honest, when I went through my cake baking phase, I did consider this. However it was short lived as I hate washing up, but I could have taken it to the next level for sure! Getting started in running a small food business, be it a kiosk,…
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Fashion Content // Getting the Right Ring Size*
Have you ever bought a gorgeous ring only to get home and realise it doesn’t fit? Yep, that has happened to me an most frustratingly it usually happens on holiday where I can’t get back to exchange the ring for my correct size. Checking your ring size can be a little difficult and it’s always recommended you do visit a jeweller to be measured correctly. However if you’re buying the ring for an engagement, dragging your other half into a store to have their finger measured it a sure fire way to give it away. Together with AC Silver, retailers of antique jewellery, we can advise you on how to…
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Things To Consider When You’re Visiting The USA*
If you’re planning a trip to America anytime soon (you lucky thing) you might be a little overwhelmed by the vast array of options there are for where to visit and what to see once you’ve arrived. Whether you’re planning a tour up the West Coast, down the East Coast, or are staying in one particular state and area; you’ll need to decide what you’ll be getting up to before you jet off on your holiday. The following are some things to consider once you’ve booked your flights and are in the process of organising your trip. Your Packing Each of the 50 states in the USA is practically their…
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Travelling First Class with Virgin East Coast
VIRGIN NO LONGER OWN EAST COAST, SO LINKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. Many years ago before the trains cost an arm & a leg, and I lived in Lincoln for university. I used to have to take a 3 & a half hour journey home at least once every half term. I could get tickets up to a few days before for less than £20 return (and back then I found that expensive!) But the best part? For an extra £5-£10 I could travel first class, and I won’t lie; I loved it. When Virgin bought East Coast and train fares rocketed (that and the points system that you could exchange…
