Kelly Draper 
And why organisation is about principles, not platforms It is easy to assume that staying organised in business is about finding the right tool. The best project management platform. The smartest piece of software. The one system that will finally make everything feel under control. In reality, most organisational issues are not caused by the … Read more
How to keep a steady sense of direction during the busiest season of the year At this time of year, many business owners find themselves leaning on short term decisions rather than their longer term plans. The build up to Christmas can feel busy and it is common for a seasonal business strategy to be … Read more
(and why it’s never just about finishing the year strong) When you’re a service-based founder, Q4 can feel like one big tizzy. You’re trying to wrap up projects, negotiate new work, wow clients in the holiday rush, all while wondering if you’ll still have bandwidth, sanity and energy left for 2026. Here’s the thing we … Read more
Flexible working has become a widely discussed and increasingly expected part of modern employment. But in 2025, it’s not just a preference, it’s becoming embedded in policy. From April 2026, flexible working will become a default right in the UK. Employees will be able to request it from day one of employment, and employers will … Read more
The charm of goal setting in January is the thought that we have a whole year ahead of us and anything is possible… sounds great! However, this stretch of time and the luxury of uncertainty can actually be detrimental to our planning: as without careful consideration, our vague intentions can quickly take us month to … Read more
The promise of a new year means a brand new opportunity to be as productive as possible for us all. But where do we start? In order to be productive, we need to know where we are heading with our intentions and the overall picture of what we would like to achieve. As a helpful … Read more
(Why procrastination is ruining your business and how to outsmart it) Every business owner has a to-do list that looks like a never-ending scroll. And let’s be honest, there are always those tasks. The ones you keep shifting to next week like some kind of productivity version of pass the parcel. ‘Sort out that contract … Read more
Running a business isn’t just about getting through today’s to-do list – it’s about making sure future-you isn’t drowning in last-minute chaos. But let’s be real, who has the time (or energy) to spend hours mapping out a five-year plan when you’re already spinning a hundred plates? The good news? Thinking ahead doesn’t have to … Read more
Whilst I love that everyone is talking online about reaching for their big dreams, it’s also really important to discuss how to practically go about doing that. Otherwise, you can be left in a never-ending loop of inspiring quotes, without any results!
So, do you need a blog, and is it worth the effort?
If you run a business that has an online presence, the short answer is, “Yes, definitely!” For a slightly longer, more detailed answer, read on.
