At the recent Reigate Business Guild meeting, our local MP Rebecca Paul was asked what she would change if she had a magic wand for businesses in Reigate and beyond. Her answer was clear: “For small businesses, I would wave…
Over the years, I’ve seen just how much time landlords and property managers spend dealing with utilities—chasing bills, managing change-of-tenancy admin, dealing with meter issues, trying to make sense of charges… It adds up. And it’s not where your energy…
The Monson Club has stood at the heart of its local community for nearly a century. With over 200 members and a rich history of supporting local sports teams and providing a safe, welcoming space for residents to relax and…
There’s something truly special about the way small businesses can support one another. Not just through services exchanged, but through real relationships built along the way. Over a year ago, I met Katie from Blooms and Bakes, a beautiful little…
It wasn’t pretty. In fact, it was heartbreaking to witness. A business owner, hard-working, honest, and doing their best to keep the lights on, was mis-sold an energy contract during the height of the 2022 crisis. A broker pressured them…
The Hive Rooms, based in Surrey just outside London Gatwick, is one of the UK’s standout creative spaces, offering high spec rehearsal rooms, two top tier recording studios, and flexible spaces for filming, mixing, teaching, and more. Since 2017, they’ve…
Here’s the church, here’s the steeple… open the doors and see all the people. It’s a rhyme I remember from childhood, but it speaks to a deeper truth: churches aren’t just about bricks and mortar, they’re about people. And behind…
As the roar of engines echoes from Goodwood’s Festival of Speed this past weekend, and Formula 1 keeps millions glued to their screens, it’s worth remembering that British motoring has deep roots, and some of them run through the grounds…
Favoloso is a much-loved, family-run ice cream parlour and eatery in Eastbourne. I first met the owners, Lissa and Paul, in early 2024, and we hit it off straight away, talking about the town, their business, and the challenges they were…
It’s hard to believe it’s been over a month since I attended the Crawley Invest Conference. After letting the experience settle, I wanted to take the time to share some reflections and why I believe Crawley’s future is shaping up…