Budding Entrepreneurs

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Beyond CVs: how employer-backed personal development builds better futures

By Matt Watson | 1st June 2025

Why soft skills and character education are no longer just ‘nice to have’ As schools continue to build stronger career programmes, the conversation is shifting. It’s no longer just about CVs, interviews and post-16 options. Increasingly, schools are looking for […]

Illustration of the STAR Technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for answering interview questions, designed to help students and job seekers give structured, confident responses.

The STAR technique: Your secret weapon for interviews

By Matt Watson | 14th May 2025

Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, a university placement, or a mock interview in school, there’s a straightforward structure that can completely change the way you answer questions and make sure you stand out for all the right reasons. […]

Seeple

Seeple – A refreshing way to build a CV that actually sells you

By Matt Watson | 29th April 2025

We recently met Vinay Chavda, the founder of Seeple, and were lucky enough to get a personal tour of the platform. From the first few minutes, it was clear that this wasn’t just another CV tool, it was something with […]

From market stall to multimillionaire: the story of Levi Roots

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

A homegrown business journey full of flavour, focus and fierce determination When you hear the name Levi Roots, you probably think of Reggae Reggae Sauce. But behind that catchy jingle is a powerful story of resilience, creativity and transformation. It’s […]

Feedback is fuel: How customer opinions shape your brand

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

Customer feedback isn’t just a comment on a receipt, it’s insight, direction, and reputation control all in one. Whether glowing or scathing, every opinion shared gives you a choice: improve, ignore, or react badly. And how do you choose to […]

Turn up, stand out: Using social media to build real brand presence

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

You’re missing the point if your social media is all push and no pull. It’s not just about broadcasting, it’s about showing up consistently, helpfully, and memorably. Social media is one of the most powerful ways to build brand presence, […]

Out of sight, out of business: Why your online presence matters more than ever

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

If people can’t find you online, they’ll find someone else. It’s that simple! Your online presence isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore; it’s your shopfront, your portfolio, your voice, and your credibility all rolled into one. Here’s why it counts. 1. […]

Know your numbers: The digital marketing metrics that matter

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. In digital marketing, metrics are your compass guiding every decision, every tweak, every win. But with so much data out there, which numbers actually matter? Here’s a breakdown of the metrics that move […]

Online analytics: The secret weapon behind smart marketing

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

You can post all day long, but if you don’t know what’s working, you’re just guessing. That’s where online analytics software steps in. It turns data into insight, and insight into results. Think of it as your marketing X-ray. It […]

Engagement over everything: Why audience size isn’t the real win

By Matt Watson | 23rd April 2025

It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers. Followers. Likes. Reach. But here’s the truth, a big audience means nothing if nobody’s paying attention. Real success online isn’t just about how many people see your content. It’s about how […]