How to tackle stress and burnout as a small business owner
This Mental Health Awareness Week we speak to some of our customers about their experience with burnout and stress and what advice they have for aspiring small business owners.
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Need some inspiration? Read some of our customer stories to learn more about their business or side hustle. Find out how they started a small business at home and how they’ve used Mettle to help them get there.
International Women’s Day: Breaking the Bias
This International Women’s Day we speak to some of our female customers to find out what it’s like starting a business as a woman, how they’ve broken the bias and any advice they have to share.
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A catch up with Liam Carlton from Pit Pro
After a life changing event in the midst of the pandemic, Liam decided to take the leap and start a business in something he was passionate about – barbequing.
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A catch up with Rachel Stewart from Blue Leaf Accounting
Rachel started Blue Leaf Accounting to help other working mums with their bookkeeping needs. She sits down with us to talk through why she started the business.
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SimKay helps SMEs with all their IT needs
Vin took the leap and started his IT consulting business after being made redundant in lockdown, drawing on his years of experience and contacts to make it a success.
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Q&A with Holly King-Mand from Holly’s Classroom
What started as a lockdown passion project to offer English lessons online has now turned into a global classroom.
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The money coach helping to empower women
Doctor turned money coach, Nikki, helps to empower women around their finances, helping to change their mindset towards money, plan for the future and clear their debt.
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Kerry Sheldrick from Howl: School for Dogs
Deputy Headteacher turned dog trainer, Kerry, is passionate about training dogs using positive reinforcement behaviour techniques.
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Diana Peralta from DP Global Limited
In our latest small business story we caught up with Diana, founder of DP Global Limited. Diana works with Chambers of Commerce in Scotland to make international links for small and medium Scottish businesses abroad, with a focus on Latin America.
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Rachel Atkinson of Red Feather Consulting
We sat down with Rachel to talk about her business, Red Feather Consulting. Providing a different spin on the usual HR consulting business. Rachel is passionate about supporting charities and purpose-led organisations.
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Fiona Jeffrey from Babycakes Bespoke Cakes
Babycakes Bespoke Cakes are a London based company specialising in one-off, 3D celebration cakes. We caught up with the founder, Fi, to find out more.
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Lauren Dean from Opali London
Opali London create candles that not only smell amazing but also have a unique and beautiful aesthetic. In our latest small business story we catch up with founder, Lauren.
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Lucy Clark from Goods of May
Starting a business isn’t easy and even less so when you do it during a national lockdown. In our latest customer interview, we caught up with Lucy, founder of Goods of May.
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A catch up with Helen Welch
Helen from London School of Furniture Making discusses how she and her business have been affected by COVID.
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Meet Steve from Surefit Fitted Furniture
With over 33 years in the business, Steve decided to prove he had mettle and open his own furniture business in 2019. Find out how he's getting on and how COVID has affected his business.
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Tom Howell from the Ministry of Masks
Tom was born into a creative family, his dad was a sculptor, but he was never encouraged to pursue a career in art. So he started off in sales – and after six years, he realised that it wasn’t for him.
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Helen Welch from London School of Furniture Making
Woodworking since the age of 17, Helen Welch shares her inspiration behind her passion.
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Leon Jacob from Leon's Kitchen
From Aunt Cynthia's kitchen to West London markets – Leon talks about the inspiration behind his business.
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