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3 Things You Need to Know When Visiting a Franchise Show

I’ve just returned from the International Franchise Show 2025 at ExCeL London, where I had the pleasure of representing activ Marketing!

What Size Business Are You? (Hint: It Might Not Be What You Think!)

Ever felt like you’ve built an empire, only to be told you’re still just a micro business? Ouch. Well, hold onto your spreadsheets because the UK government is shaking up company size thresholds in 2025.

Why Franchising Could Be the Answer for Young Entrepreneurs

When reading the recent Gen Entrepreneur Report 2025 by Simply Business, it got me thinking about the huge appetite younger people have for starting their own businesses—and the significant challenges they face.

Marketing Consultancy for Small Businesses and Freelancers

Struggling to attract the right customers? As a small business marketing consultant, I help business owners and freelancers create marketing strategies that generate leads, boost brand awareness, and drive revenue.

5 Powerful Insights From Our Marketing Strategy Retreat

This week, I had the pleasure of attending the first activ Marketing Strategy Retreat, hosted by our fantastic franchise partner, Lou Eddy, in Basingstoke. Find out my 5 biggest takeaways!

Social Media Managers, What Would You Do if TikTok Disappeared?

Ok, TikTok probably isn’t going anywhere soon (or is it?). But seriously, have you thought about what would happen to your business if platforms like TikTok or Instagram disappeared overnight?

The Messy Reality of Entrepreneurship: 5 Hard Lessons I Learned Along the Way

When I first became self-employed in 2014, I had no idea what I was walking into. Eleven years later, here are my 5 lessons you can learn from!

You Can’t Do It All—And That’s Okay

I was recently featured in The Times in an article that touched on some of the challenges women, and mums in particular face.

Honoured to Be Recognised as a GBEA 2024 Finalist

I’m thrilled to share that I was named a finalist for the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA)!

Why My Marketing Agency Ditched Hybrid Work: Real Talk from a Leading UK Marketing Entrepreneur

As discussions continue across the UK about whether businesses should embrace remote working or return to the office, I thought it was time to share my experience as a marketing agency CEO.