This June, we’re excited to join the nationwide celebration of Independent Bookshop Week (14th – 21st June) a time to highlight the importance of local bookshops. Discover the newly shortlisted paperbacks for the Indie Book Awards 2025, featuring must-read fiction and nonfiction titles by acclaimed authors such as Tracy Chevalier, Elif Shafak, Jacqueline Wilson, Percival […]
Looking for great-tasting drinks and snacks? Cambridge Juice Company has you covered! We’re a family-run business and proud wholesaler, celebrating 25 years of serving East Anglia with over 400 different products for you to pick from. From cafes and bars to hotels, farm shops, and even homes, we deliver a wide range of delicious drinks
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Would you know what to do if your cash supply suddenly slowed, yet you still needed to deliver the same output? That’s just happened at my place of work. At a recent staff meeting, one of our hospital’s directors told us that the government was cutting our budgets back to where they were three
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At Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we know AI can feel like a big leap – especially for sole traders and microbusinesses with limited time and tight budgets. That’s why we’ve created our brand new AI Content Hub, designed to help you get to grips with the basics and beyond. Whether you’re curious about how
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We hope you enjoy our pet friendly cover images this month! They are by Sarah Haskell, of Hera Photography, an award-winning portrait photographer based in Hertfordshire. In 2024, Sarah featured in the top 100 emerging global portrait photographers, with her images of military veterans and contemporary leaders. She saw her winning image of Hector (the
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BB Pizza celebrates double award win with Muddy Stilettos success An artisan pizza business based in Ashwell is celebrating a standout start to the year after scooping two major awards in just two months, including a win at the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards. BB Pizza, a mobile pizza venture run by husband-and-wife team Eve and
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Are you looking to obtain planning permission? With over 20 years of experience, Town Farm Planning specialises in Planning and Building Regulations Applications for Local Authority Approval. From home extensions and loft conversions to commercial builds and agricultural structures, their expert team offers comprehensive services tailored to each project. Clients can expect clear and accurate
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From side hustle to dream job: How I built my garden business during COVID When the world shut down in 2020, I found myself reassessing everything – my career path, and what truly mattered. At the time, I was working nights as a Butchery manager, commuting to London for a demanding role that left little
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Elite Offset is a family business, which started in 1992 in a shed at the bottom of the back garden. Back then, it was just Dad, Fred, with a printing machine, a guillotine and lots of ambition! Business grew steadily and the business moved into a unit off Cheshunt High Street, where Fred was joined
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Good Food, Good Friends, Good Times – Welcome to MITR MITR in Royston isn’t just a local restaurant – it’s a place where great food meets warm connections. Named after the Hindi word for “friend,” MITR is all about bringing people together over exceptional, flavourful dishes. At the heart of MITR’s kitchen is Chef Manvinder,
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A new and inclusive networking group for women, Just Women, has launched in Royston, offering a welcoming space for women at all stages of life to connect, share stories, and build business networks. Founded by Diane Faben and Suzanne Porter, the group meets monthly at The Woodman Inn in Nuthampstead and is already gaining momentum
Starting a business in your 20s? You’re not alone. At FSB, our Generation Entrepreneur report found that while over half of young people dream of running their own business, few know where to begin. That’s where we come in. Here are our top three tips for getting started: 1. Get Clued Up: Join enterprise programmes
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