Anyone who is newly self-employed will undoubtedly find themselves asking the question, “where should I base myself?”. One of the biggest benefits of self-employment and ‘being your own boss’ is the freedom to work flexibly, even from home. But its not always an easy decision. Working from home undoubtedly has many benefits; no over-head costs,…
This month we’re spending “five minutes with” our tenants Angie and Karl from Cocochi – creators of hand-poured soy wax candles – ahead of the launch of their signature collection. Having received support from The Women’s Organisation to get their venture off the ground, we’re pleased to now call the Cocochi team part of the…
Surveys show that many of us in business rank public speaking as a fear worse than dying, so its not surprising that we try to avoid those dreaded networking commitments. But, is networking a trick that entrepreneurs can afford to be missing if they want to grow their business? We don’t think so! Networking offers…
Ashton Shaw Specialist Psychology Services moved into their new office at 54 St James Street this Spring, so we thought it was about time to catch up to see how business is going and how they’re settling in… We spent ‘5 Minutes With’ with founder and Director, Kerry Ashton Shaw, to find out more… Tell…
Next up in our Great Historic Women series is… Marie Curie. World-famous for her pioneering work as a physicist, she overcame diversity to become the first ever woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her life’s work is an inspiration to women in her field to this day and we’re proud to call her the namesake…
The next of our Great Historic Women is… Baroness Valerie Amos, a British politician and diplomat who has stood firm throughout her career on issues of race, gender equality and human rights. She has stood as a beacon of strength and morality throughout her career spanning the last four decades – and she doesn’t show any signs of…
We’ve been catching up with our tenant Kate Hill, founder of children’s fashion brand, Lola Starr. Inspired by her daughter Lola’s love of playing “dress-up”, Kate has developed a unique brand focused on quality, creativity and sustainability – so we had to find out more! Here’s what Kate had to say when we spent “5 Minutes…
Liverpool is a city which is constantly changing and evolving, breathing new life and fresh ideas into its spaces and places. The Baltic Triangle has been at the heart of that, recognised as the city’s creative and digital district and now home to the city’s street art movement. Recognisable for its warehouses and industrial buildings,…
Liverpool has a long history of strong, pioneering women who have lead the way in male dominated landscapes. Eleanor Rathbone is just one of these great historic women who we want to celebrate. A social reformer, campaigner for women’s rights and local councillor, Eleanor played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the 20th…
This month we’ve been spending “5 Minutes With…” our tenants, On Point Promotional Merchandise run by brothers Simon and Matt Campey. We caught up with one half of this dynamic family-duo, Simon Campey to find out two industries have come together to help Liverpool businesses get their brand out there and drive business growth! Tell…