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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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Thinking in Curves, Not Straight Lines
With results day just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on that time in my own life. This year, it feels a little more personal; my niece is among the many thousands about to open that brown envelope....
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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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Social Media as a Playground
Creativity isn’t just about making things, it’s about living and breathing the work you put out into the world, and caring deeply about it. I was really moved by a brilliant piece by @mattprebeg on It’s Nice That, which sparked...
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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...
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Building Trust, Not Just Transactions
As a Business Development Leader, I focus on growing the brand through strong partnerships and making sure our customers are well looked after. Day-to-day, that means working closely with large operators, and distributors - whether it’s launching new products, solving...
