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Brewing Freedom: Why I Started a Business and no, not everyone should quit their job to pursue their side hustle! on World Entrepreneur Day.
I didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. I set out to escape. Sounds brutal, doesn’t it?! Nearly 20 years ago, I stepped into the workplace full-time and immediately felt trapped. The kind of trapped where your alarm goes off...
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Flow by Blendsmiths: Barista-Quality Beverages Without the Barista
If only there was a product out there that tasted great, on par with a barista-made latte, but could be served in more than half the time with next-to-no skill set required. That’s exactly what customers were looking for. And...
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🛒 Team Supermarket Sweep: What’s in Our Trolley?
We asked the Blendsmiths team for their top 5 supermarket staples — and let’s just say, the responses were equal parts wholesome, indulgent and mildly chaotic. Here are some standout picks: 🍫 Charlotte Keeps it creamy and comforting:...
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Three Life Milestones at Once and the Familiarity That’s Helped Me Through
They say the three most stressful things you can do in life are start a new job, move house, and have a baby. For reasons I’m still not quite sure of, I decided to do all three at once. And while...
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of the UK Coffee and Hospitality Industry
Service is the lifeblood of the UK’s coffee and hospitality industry. In a post-pandemic world reshaped by rising costs, labour shortages, and digitally savvy customers, the expectation for service has never been higher or more complex to deliver. This...
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Why the UK Is Drinking Less Alcohol and More Blendsmiths
In late 2024, insurance provider Aviva https://www.aviva.com/newsroom reported that nearly half (48%) of British adults plan to either stop drinking alcohol altogether or significantly cut back. The shift is even more pronounced among younger generations: 61% of 18–24-year-olds intend to reduce...
