I love project management tools. ClickUp, Trello, Asana, Monday, Sunsama—you name it, I’ve tried it. They all have powerful features and endless ways to tinker, but here’s the truth: Apple Reminders doesn’t come close to their complexity. It has far fewer features, doesn’t integrate with dozens of apps, and will never replace a full project management system.

CRM systems often get a reputation for being big, complicated, and intimidating — and to be fair, some of them are. But if you’re a small business owner, you don’t necessarily need all the bells and whistles. There are simpler, more straightforward options out there that can help you stay organised without overwhelming you.

AI has exploded over the last few months, quickly weaving itself into our digital lives. Text messages, voicemails, email, social media, and even Google look very different from how they did just 12 months ago.

My dad was the original techie in our family. Long before smartphones and wireless everything, he worked for British Telecom and had a genuine love for the magic of connection — both technical and human. He passed away in 1993, and I often find myself wondering what he’d make of the world today.

You tidy your home. You clear your desk. But when was the last time you decluttered your digital workspace? A Digital Reset Routine is a chance to pause, clean up, and reset your tech so it supports you — not slows you down. It's not about doing everything, but about giving yourself space to breathe and making your systems easier to use.

If there’s one thing that builds trust, saves time, and reduces overwhelm in your business—it’s consistency. Here are 12 simple ways to bring more consistency into your business—without burning out.

Choosing the right Squarespace plan and add-ons can feel overwhelming — especially with various pricing tiers, billing options, and extras like Acuity Scheduling or Google Workspace. To help you make an informed decision, here’s a straightforward, up-to-date guide to Squarespace pricing for UK users.

Running an online business doesn’t have to mean juggling dozens of different tools and systems. In fact, I believe the opposite: the simpler your tech stack, the smoother everything runs. I’ve built my business around a small number of tools that work beautifully together — no overwhelm, no wasted time, and no unnecessary apps.

You’ve poured your energy into writing, designing, planning—or maybe you’ve outsourced it all to a professional. You’ve done the hard work… so why hasn’t it gone live?

Web Hosting, Email Hosting, Domain Hosting: What’s What?

If you're setting up your online presence and finding all the tech terms a bit of a minefield, you're not alone.

If you're a small business owner, your time is precious—and chances are, you're already juggling enough without spending hours manually replying to emails, sending freebies, or scheduling calls. The good news? Your Squarespace website can do a lot of this work for you — automatically.

I was recently tagged in a Facebook networking group. The request was for a Squarespace website, an admin email address, and someone super reliable. Someone kindly recommended me, and I quietly shared my website link in the reply.

If you’ve ever felt like your tech stack is a tangled mess of tools that don’t talk to each other, or you’ve signed up for all the ‘must-have’ apps but still struggle with workflows, you’re not alone. Many small business owners face this challenge, spending too much time trying to make sense of their systems instead of focusing on their actual work.

Running a business comes with enough challenges—tech issues shouldn’t be one of them. By setting up a simple tech maintenance routine, you can prevent digital clutter, security risks, and frustrating system failures before they happe

Technology, especially our phones, often gets a bad rap. But the truth is, the problem isn’t the tech itself—it’s how we use it. When leveraged effectively, technology can be an incredible tool to help us set and maintain clear boundaries, particularly when running a business.

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right tools and technology. With so many options out there, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of apps, platforms, and subscriptions.

As a small business owner, you wear many hats—juggling everything from building your brand to managing day-to-day operations. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts, especially when it comes to your online presence and digital systems. That’s where I come in.