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About Menaka Gujral
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How to Set Up a Freelance Marketing Consultant Business in the UK
Are you a marketer and thinking of becoming a freelance marketing consultant? We have the lowdown on what you need to do when starting up your business.
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Caroline Bowen: Simplifying the Shift to Low-Carbon Homes with Dabalox
Discover how Caroline Bowen turned purpose into action by founding Dabalox, a climate tech startup helping homeowners better understand low-carbon heating and the future of sustainable living.
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Millie Flemington-Clare: Redefining Beauty Through Access and Human Design
Meet Millie Flemington-Clare, founder of Human Beauty, the accessible beauty brand challenging industry norms through inclusive design, lived experience, and community-led innovation. Discover her journey, challenges, and advice for women building purpose-led businesses.
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What Is a Principal Place of Business? | Companies MadeSimple
Learn what a principal place of business is, how it differs from a registered office, and why it’s important for UK companies.
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Claude for Small Business: What It Is and How to Get Started
Anthropic has launched Claude for Small Business, a package of AI-powered workflows and connectors designed to run inside the tools small business owners already use every day.
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The Mores Village: Where Culture, Community and Story Meet
Discover how Bolupe Adebiyi built The Mores Village, a platform showcasing African heritage brands through culture, community and storytelling, and her journey as a woman in business.
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Sally El-Arifi: Turning Waste Into Worth Through Laffe Goods
Discover how Sally El-Arifi founded Laffe Goods to reduce food waste, turning overlooked ingredients into flavourful, sustainable products.
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Amanda MacCannell: Opening New Pathways Between Science and Industry
Discover how Amanda MacCannell built Pathways Open to connect science and industry, improving collaboration and accelerating innovation.
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Rebecca Waclawyj: Building Brighter Futures Through Mediation
Discover how Rebecca Waclawyj built Brighter Future Mediation from lived experience, breaking barriers in family conflict and creating a more accessible path for clients and mediators.