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Debbie with artwork set up at a market

In this guest blog, Debbie tells her inspiring story of how she started her business and shares her tips for anyone embarking on the journey of setting up their own venture…

Meet the Member: Debbie Shrimpton Illustrates

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If you’ve ever wondered what value an interior designer can bring to your home project, Rebecca from Weave Interiors explains 7 reasons why you should hire one.

7 Reasons Why You Should Hire An Interior Designer

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Are you looking for the perfect father’s day gift? From personalised keepsakes to handcrafted chocolates to the opportunity to make memories, check them all out here.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2023

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Easter table styling

Susanna from Boom Event Planners shares with us her advice for bringing Spring inside and styling your Easter table.

Easter Table Styling – Bringing Spring Inside!

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Ruth from Hello Ruth recently joined me live on Instagram to tell us about her business and show us some of her products.

Meet our Member – Hello Ruth

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We asked a group of local female founder what they believe the impact of women succeeding more in business is. This is what they said.

The Impact of Women Succeeding

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At our recent Female Founders Rise event we asked our attendees to share the best piece of business advice they’ve ever been given, read on to see them all.

The Best Business Advice

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Our local business members have lots in store for this Spring, take a look at just a glimpse of what they’ve got on offer…

Spring Edit

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Happy Mothers Day teeny token gift box from Hello Ruth

This year Mother’s Day is 19th March; if you’re looking to treat a special mum in your life then here’s a pick of just some of the amazing Mother’s Day gifts that our members have on offer.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023

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Zendaya quote "I think women are very powerful and I think we're more powerful together than separated."

When it comes to equality, feminism and all things women in business there’s a LOT to talk about and it’s been difficult to know where to start. In this blog I talk about why I’m a feminist and why you should be one too.

Why is it important to have spaces for women in business? 

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chocolate pancake stack with berries

Here’s an easy chocolate pancake recipe from Rebecca, author of Chilterns Recipe Book. Perfect for pancake day or any time you fancy a treat breakfast.

Chocolate Pancake Recipe

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9 clues to find a special Valentine’s Day treat! Get this free download to create a fun Valentine’s treasure hunt for the kids!

Valentine’s Kids Treasure Hunt

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Meet our member Michelle from Little Vintage Teacup. Find out more about why she set up the business and what she offers. She also answers our Local Biz Quick Fire!

Meet the Member – Little Vintage Teacup

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You don’t need to go far for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, our creative local businesses have got just the right thing for you.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023

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2023 the year to shop local

This year we’re asking you to commit to making 2023 the year to shop local! Download our social media images to share your support.

Make 2023 the Year to Shop Local!

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Did you follow along with our Local Biz Advent of 2022? We showcased 24 amazing local businesses from Herts, Beds and Bucks; all opening their doors for us!

Local Biz Advent 2022

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10 clues to find a special Christmas treat! Get this free download to create a fun Christmas treasure hunt for the kids!

Christmas Treasure Hunt

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Are you looking for some extra ‘bits’ for your loved ones this Christmas? It’s not just kids who love a stocking filler!

Stocking Fillers

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Susanna from Boom Event Planners shares with us her advice for styling your Christmas table, from the floral centrepiece to candles, napkins & accessories.

Styling a Christmas Table

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Wondering what to buy for your loved ones this Christmas? Look no further, our local, independent businesses have totally got you sorted! In this Christmas Gift Guide I’ve rounded up a few of our members’ offerings.

Christmas Gift Guide 2022

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For many of us the best thing about Christmas is enjoying the delicious festive fare with family and friends. In this guest blog, Cathy Court gives us some tips on how to do this whilst sticking to a healthy diet.

Enjoy Christmas Food without Piling on the Pounds

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Louise with teenager Jack

Celebrating Christmas when you have young children is hard work but so very rewarding. All those magical moments with your little ones… So what happens when your children get older and hit the teenage years? In this guest blog Louise & Anna from Equipp share their tips for making Christmas as magical as ever during the teenage years.

How to have a happy, stress-free Christmas with teenagers

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Does the thought of your annual tax return fill you with dread? In this guest blog, Rachel from Blue Leaf Accounting shares her top five tips for a stress-free self assessment!

Five Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Return

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In this guest blog, Rebecca from Weave Interiors talks about how to incorporate the ‘fifth wall’ into your colour scheme design and shares lots of advice on how you can do it yourself.

Statement Ceilings

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Meet our member Lee from Tring Design. Find out about what services he offers and why he enjoys working with small businesses. He also answers our Local Biz Quick Fire!

Meet the Member: Tring Design

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As always we’re championing small, local, independent business this Black Friday and have two things we want you to do this year. Read on to find out more (including whether Black Friday is good for independent business and some alternatives to it).

How can you support Local Business this Black Friday?

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Halloween parties, pumpkin picking and decorations; our members have got your covered this Halloween. Read on for all the details.

What’s On: Halloween

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Tanya from Aldcroft Photography recently joined me live on Instagram to tell us about her business and share her tips for choosing a photographer & how to get your kids to smile.

Meet the Member – Aldcroft Photography

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Autumn has arrived and it’s time to get the woolly jumpers out, watch the colours of nature change and embrace all it has to offer! Read one for a pick of just some of the exciting things our members have to offer this Autumn.

The Autumn Edit

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I met up with local businessman Jeremy Chapman for a coffee recently to chat to him about radio, podcasting and his current top 11 status in the global radio competition, RadioStar ‘22.

Meet Jeremy… RadioStar Finalist!

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courgettes

If you (or anyone you know) grows courgettes I’m guessing you have a LOT available right now. Here’s five of my favourite recipes (include 2 sweet ones because you really can make cake with courgettes!).

Five Ways with Courgettes

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With the current hot weather what better recipe than an iced coffee cocktail, from our member the Cocktailmaker. Read on for the full recipe & enjoy!

Nuts About Coffee Recipe

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What comes to mind when you think of Summer? Is it sand, sea and sunshine? In this guest blog, our member Resolve To Play, is fully embracing the season and using it as a way to stimulate your child’s play! Read on for some fun play ideas.

Summer Play

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It’s time to get the hamper packed and enjoy a picnic with friends & family – where better than in Herts, Beds & Bucks! Here’s a pick of 5 of our favourite local picnic spots.

Local Picnic Spots

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Up until about a year ago if you invited me to a networking event I would have tried to find an excuse not to go. But I’ve reframed what ‘networking’ is and now am loving it!

Why I’ve learned to love networking

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The country is buzzing with Platinum Jubilee fever; this is certainly an historic occasion and am sure many of you already have plans for how you will be celebrating. It feels particularly special after so many celebrations being restricted over the past 2 years; this is a true opportunity for the community to come together […]

Platinum Jubilee Local Guide

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Have you reached midlife and beginning to question where you should be & what you should be doing? In this guest blog, our member Angie Litvinoff shares her experience and how she embraced the gift of midlife.

How to find yourself in midlife and turn chaos into fulfilment

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After 2 years with many events being scaled down, or cancelled completely, this summer festivals are definitely back! Check out our pick of the festivals that Herts, Beds & Bucks have to offer.

Local Summer Festivals 2022

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