Turns out, I’m more than just a tech-loving, Squarespace-building, dog-walking, cheese-scone-devouring human. So here’s a little peek behind the curtain - 30 random, ridiculous, and revealing things you probably didn’t know about me.

When you’ve had a busy week like me, the last thing you want is digital clutter adding to the chaos. A few small tweaks can make your tech life so much easier - and help you go into the weekend feeling calm and in control. Here are five quick wins you can do in just 10 minutes.

Canva is undoubtedly one of the most useful apps I use in my business, and I often recommend that my clients upgrade to the Pro version. It can turn even the least creative person into a designer overnight.

A well-designed Squarespace website (or any website) can be a powerful tool for your business, but small mistakes can make a big impact on user experience and conversions. Here are five common mistakes and how to fix them.

If you’ve ever felt like your tech stack is a tangled mess of tools that don’t talk to each other, or you’ve signed up for all the ‘must-have’ apps but still struggle with workflows, you’re not alone. Many small business owners face this challenge, spending too much time trying to make sense of their systems instead of focusing on their actual work.

Lately, I’ve been struggling with my to-do list—both at home and work. On the business side, I’ve been deep in new projects, content creation, and client work. At home, I’ve been tackling a major decluttering mission now that spring has finally arrived.

Tech overwhelm is real. Whether it’s a glitchy website, an email automation that won’t send, or a project management tool that refuses to cooperate, small business owners often find themselves stuck in tech frustration—losing time, energy, and momentum.

Running a business comes with enough challenges—tech issues shouldn’t be one of them. By setting up a simple tech maintenance routine, you can prevent digital clutter, security risks, and frustrating system failures before they happe

A website is one of the best investments you can make for your business, but what if you’re not quite ready to afford one? The good news is you don’t have to put your business on hold. There are plenty of ways to establish an online presence and start attracting customers while you save up for a proper website. Here are some practical, low-cost alternatives to get you started.

Technology, especially our phones, often gets a bad rap. But the truth is, the problem isn’t the tech itself—it’s how we use it. When leveraged effectively, technology can be an incredible tool to help us set and maintain clear boundaries, particularly when running a business.

If you run a service-based business, time tracking might already be second nature to you. But have you ever tracked your time from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed?

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right tools and technology. With so many options out there, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of apps, platforms, and subscriptions.

Your website should reflect your brand, be easy to maintain, and offer a seamless experience for your audience. Squarespace ticks all these boxes and more. Here’s why Squarespace is the best choice for your website.

As a small business owner, you wear many hats—juggling everything from building your brand to managing day-to-day operations. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts, especially when it comes to your online presence and digital systems. That’s where I come in.

From overflowing inboxes to forgotten apps and duplicate files, our digital spaces can quickly become chaotic. But unlike a messy drawer, digital clutter is often invisible—lurking in the background and draining our focus, time, and even device performance.

Finding the perfect productivity app can feel like the holy grail. There are so many options, each promising to revolutionise how we manage our tasks, but more often than not, they end up complicating things rather than simplifying them.

If you Google “human attention span 2024” the result will show you that the answer to this question is currently reported as 8.25 seconds, which apparently is shorter than the attention span of a goldfish.

When I first started my business, I was a virtual assistant offering all sorts of services under the name Hope and Virtual—a playful nod to my surname, Hope. It felt fun and creative, but I quickly realised the name didn’t clearly convey what I was about.

Two months ago I returned from an insane, awesome, inspiring, life-changing solo adventure wild camping and paddle boarding on the breathtaking Norwegian Fjords.