I’m Karen a Personal Stylist based in Hertfordshire. I offer a range of bespoke styling services that helps clients to identify their personal style and transform their wardrobes.

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.

Your go-to graphic designer. Providing retainer and one-off packages for all your graphic design needs. Social media support and website design and maintenance. Working with small to large businesses all over the UK.

Millie Moo Designs is a family business, proudly run by husband and wife team Dene & Ria. Based in Hertfordshire our products include pebble art pictures and wooden ducks in boots and tutus. 

Artisan jams, chutneys and marmalades. Made with love, using traditional methods. No added nasties.

Inspired by ancient wisdom, EARTH brings together traditional herbal medicine principles, effective, performance-led botanical range and an enduring commitment to sustainability in our carefully curated skincare, haircare and wellness formulations.

MUVADO provides independent financial planning and specialises in helping new parents and young families. Based in Tring and with easy access to London, we help individuals and families have a pathway to financial security and freedom.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

We are a narrowboat hire company based in Stoke Hammond, Bucks with one brand new luxury canal boat called Kings Landing. Whether you’ve been canal boating before, or are a complete novice, a holiday on the Grand Union Canal is a unique experience for all. 

We provide Vintage China Hire for Weddings, Celebrations & Events, bringing charm & elegance to your special occasion. Based in Tring, serving Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire we offer a delivery & collection service & washing up is complimentary.

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!

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).

With more than 50 recipes, the Chilterns Recipe Book showcases the best independent food and drink from across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire and the people who lovingly make it.

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.

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.

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.

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!).

Our member Creative Collective is ready to help you to celebrate a summer of sustainable living & fashion in Berkhamsted and at Wild Raven Farm. Read on to find out more.

Meet our member Cathy Court, she tells us about her time at Netmums which earned her an OBE and how it’s never to late to follow your dreams & start a new career.

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!

If you’re looking to treat the dad in your life this Father’s Day (19th June by the way!) then look no further than local business!

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 […]

Chiltern Groomers are a friendly , independent, City & Guilds Qualified Dog Groomers. Established for 12 years on the High Street right in the heart of Tring. We provide a full range of services whether your four-legged friend needs a bath and quick up or Full Groom. All dogs are welcome! 

We are a jewellery and accessories label based in Tring, Herts. The classic, delicate jewellery is handmade from sterling silver with gold pieces dipped in 18k. We also have a collection of candles, hand-poured from eco-friendly soy wax into unique designs.

To mark Earth Day, this guest blog features six sustainable swaps for families to consider to help toward building a sustainable future for our children.

I love to tell stories through photographs, whether for business owners, families or all lovers of life. My brand photography will help you stand out online to attract your dream clients.

Are you a busy parent of busy kids? At Resolve to Play you can find quick and easy play ideas that support your child’s development, emotional wellbeing and learning! These fun activities are suitable from babies to KS2.

Do you know where your food and drink comes from? Do you know who makes and grows the products you buy? This guest blog tells you more about how you can shop locally and reduce your food miles at Tring Farmer’s Market.

With the Easter holidays upon some of us (and just around the corner for others), we’ve rounded up some activities to help keep you entertained.

Read our guest blog from Rebecca, from Chiltern’s Recipe Book, with a pick of the best spring walks in Herts, Beds and Bucks plus where to refuel afterwards. 

Time for an introduction and to tell you about why I felt passionately about carrying on The Buzz Hub Co and supporting the many local businesses involved. 

Mother’s Day is fast approaching on 27th March 2022! Here’s a pick of gifts from some of our local independents that are sure to please mum this year!

For all of you who love local, independent, and unique for Xmas, here’s a pick of our favourite member items. Check out the #SHOPLOCAL Directory for more great makers, producers, and great gifting. Hello Ruth Handmade paper angel Xmas tree decoration Puddingstone Distillery Pud Pud Gin Apothaka skincare SOS recovery skincare duo Vida Eco Recycled […]

I launched the Creative Collective gifts and lifestyle pop up shop in Berkhamsted in November 2019, to offer an opportunity for my own and other small sustainable brands & start-ups to have a presence on the High Street. We have a lovely shop in the middle of town, which is home to an exclusive selection […]

Hello, my name’s Emma and I’m an illustrator, embroiderer and maker! I’ve spent the past 24 years working in the design industry and my work has been stocked in many places including Liberty, Fenwick, JoJo Maman Bebe and John Lewis. Over the last few years, I’ve combined my two passions for illustrating and making into one with the embroidery technique called Punch Needle. […]

Aiming to introduce a new way to relax, recharge and enjoy time together for individuals across the UK and NZ, Haylee Benton is passionate about providing access to the very best in personal care experiences.  This passion led to her founding The Silver Fern Group, a portfolio of four brands: Alchemy & I, Cecily Spa, […]

There’s a lot to love about Tring, it’s a town of just the right size to have life and colour, not to mention a flurry of wonderful independent businesses to support every need whilst retaining the feeling of intimacy. In recent years it’s developed its foodie credentials with more and more culinary businesses appearing, meaning you don’t have to travel out for great food. Of course, the real jewel in the crown of Tring is its location, right among the Chiltern Hills, so the countryside is quite literally on your doorstep. With the trainline to London a short distance from the town centre, it’s no wonder this is an increasingly popular commuter town.

I am Jemma Palmer, owner of Halo & Wren Bridal. Halo & Wren is a modern bridal store located in Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Halo & Wren has a small team of stylists and an in house seamstress. It’s very much for the non traditional bride or the brides who doesn’t want to look like all of her friends. H&W is a nationally renowned boutique for its welcoming and relaxed bridal shopping experience, independent designers and doing bridal the modern way.

Have you ever tried Temple Spa products? I’m always amazed by how beautiful they are – such potent and sensual aromas. Once you open the cap, you find yourself immediately transported to the feeling of being in an exclusive spa. They smell so incredibly good…and it’s that kind of smell that comes from essential oils and active ingredients that you know are going to do amazing things for your skin too.

If you’re looking for something special to buy for the men in your life, we’ve put together a selection of great gifts from some of our members for you to choose from.

Situated in the heart of beautiful, historic Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, ‘Creative Collective’ is a gifts and lifestyle pop up shop that brings together small, independent businesses, sharing space under one roof. Founded by Sinéad Bernhauser of lifestyle brand ‘Hot Haveli’, we’re home to an ever-changing selection of around 45 sustainable makers, designers and artists. We provide an opportunity for start-up and small brands to have a presence on the High Street in a bustling, supportive and friendly space.

Give a brief Introduction to you and what it is you do.  Who is involved in the business? We are a husband and wife team (Sarah & Wayne) running a small batch speciality coffee roastery in Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire. Speciality coffee has to be graded 80+ points and above on the Speciality Coffee Association’s grading […]

As a small business owner with over 15 years of running my own business building it from my bedroom, I can safely say that dealing with the COVID pandemic has been the single most stressful and hardest thing I have had to do. Having rebuilt in the 2008 economy crash and dealt with many other […]

Castaway Cottage is a family-run business offering beautiful hand-crafted products for the bath and home. From colourful bath bombs and crumbles to a range of natural wax melts and soaps; all made with care for skin and the environment using essential oils or carefully selected fragrances.   The packaging is compostable, recyclable or upcycled. We […]

“You have two choices: You can make a living, or you can design a life” (Jim Rohn)    I’d love to write about the mindset for success, without mentioning #COVID-19. However, I fear that if l ignored such a large elephant in the room, that has no doubt impacted most of our lives in some […]

KIN Training debunk myths surrounding HIIT and yoga and provide tips on overcoming your fitness fears. Persistence. Patience. Strength. Adaptability. Kindness. If the last three months have taught us anything, it’s certainly recognising the importance of these qualities in ourselves when overcoming uncomfortable and uncertain situations. What if we could use these skills and qualities […]