How to test your business idea
You are excited! You have been inspired and have come up with a brilliant idea to make money. But how do you test your business idea to see if it...
What is a Blog Book Tour?
A Blog Book Tour is incredibly exciting to prepare for a book launch. A traditional book tour is when an author goes from town to town to sign their books...
What are Public Relations?
Small business owners are often quite overwhelmed with the concept of Public Relations (PR). But it is simply building and preserving a positive public image for your business - no...
Blog Prompts
I have never struggled to find content for my writing. I find conversation, ideas, and inspiration in the world around me. And yet, so many people ask how I come...
Migraine
I am a Classic Migraine Sufferer. My grandfather got migraines when he used condiments, which included tomato sauce, mustard and others. My mother's trigger was citrus fruit. She adored orange...
Tips to increase social media engagement
It is incredibly frustrating to spend time posting on social media and not getting much engagement. You need to always keep in mind that between 0% and 2% of those...
Richard Lower
Richard Lower was the first to note the difference between arterial and venous blood. And he supported his findings with research Christopher Wren had done in the field of human blood transfusions....
The Importance of Self-Acceptance
Mental and emotional well-being is about acknowledging and accepting all parts of ourselves, both the good and the bad. And recognising and embracing our strengths, weaknesses, and flaws. Self-acceptance is...
A Move to Autarky (1914 – 1950)
Pre-and during World War 1, Britain dominated the international market. Communications and technology had improved across the globe. And all currencies were tied to the gold standard up until 1914. ...
Commandos
Drive one-mile north-west of the Highland village of Spean Bridge. Here you will find the remarkable bronze memorial commemorating the commandos (soldiers) in a dramatic setting overlooking Ben Nevis. In...
Overcoming the Fear of Judgement
Overcoming the fear of judgement is a common fear. Many of us struggle with this fear at some point or another. The fear of being judged or criticised by others...
The Power of Setting Boundaries
We all have a need for personal space and the ability to make our own decisions. Setting boundaries allows us to do just that. It's about establishing clear limits and...