When you have a small business there is a constant pressure for growth. People with zero experience in business will, upon hearing you have a small business, start offering advice on how to grow. Stories of small businesses that have grown to take on more contracts and more staff are celebrated, and there are thousands … Read more
Every May is Small business month in the USA. Here in the UK we just get the one day to celebrate small businesses, Small Business Saturday which takes place in December. This doesn’t seem right considering all of the benefits of small businesses to the UK. Alone we are small, but collectively small businesses are … Read more
From the biggest of the beans to the smallest, this week our coffee comes from Brazil, land of small, soft coffee beans. Although Brazil has high altitude growing regions, they’re not quite as high as other coffee producing countries and so coffee from Brazil grows faster, producing smaller beans which aren’t as dense. This means … Read more
Iced coffee is a perfect refreshing drink for hot sunny days or after a bike ride. Here’s our guide to making the best iced coffee, whether you want it right now or you have a little time to make it slowly. We’ll cover the fastest way first because you’re in a hurry and can’t wait … Read more
V60 is a brewing style where technique (and patience) make all the difference to the flavour. While it isn’t the most forgiving brewing method – if you pour too quickly or don’t get the grind right you’ll end up with a poor cup of coffee – it yields an excellent clean and flavourful cup if … Read more
