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Mental Health & Running a Business: Why Belonging Matters

JoyAtWildTree October 14, 2026 No Comments

The emotional rollercoaster of running a business Running a business can be incredibly rewarding. It can also be stressful, overwhelming and surprisingly lonely. For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re exploring…

7 tactics to sell to price-sensitive customers without discounting

Lucy P July 15, 2026 No Comments

Many customers are watching their spending more carefully right now. Businesses are scrutinising budgets, delaying decisions and comparing more options before they commit. For business owners, that often means hearing:…

Building a strong referral culture

Lucy P June 3, 2026 No Comments

Howick Orb has met just three times, and already the referrals are flowing. As exciting as that is, we’re actually more interested in how those referrals are happening than how…

Good business conversations matter

Lucy P June 1, 2026 No Comments

One of the things we’ve realised through years of networking is that the most valuable part of being in the right room often isn’t just referrals. It’s conversations. The kind…

Being in business shouldn’t be lonely

Lucy P March 5, 2026 No Comments

Running a business is exciting. From the outside, entrepreneurship often looks like freedom with flexible schedules, independence, and the ability to build something meaningful. But behind the scenes, many business…

Don’t get sued: Why you can’t just copy images from Google (or Canva!)

Lucy P March 5, 2026 No Comments

There’s a new industry of litigators in the US, and they’re looking for you. You’re creating a post for your business.You search Google Images.You find the perfect photo and download…

Why your customers are your best Marketing Team

Lucy P February 28, 2026 No Comments

Most small businesses spend a lot of time thinking about marketing — social media posts, ads, websites, and promotions. But one of the most powerful forms of marketing is often…

Category: Business Advice

Mental Health & Running a Business: Why Belonging Matters

7 tactics to sell to price-sensitive customers without discounting

Building a strong referral culture

Good business conversations matter

Being in business shouldn’t be lonely

Don’t get sued: Why you can’t just copy images from Google (or Canva!)

Why your customers are your best Marketing Team