by Jo Long | Oct 27, 2025 | Strategy, Sustainability
At some point, most business owners start to feel that their brand no longer fits or brings the crowds. The market has shifted, their business has evolved, or their values have deepened, yet the brand still looks and sounds like it did years ago. The natural instinct... 
by Jo Long | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it comes to sustainability certifications, it can be a confusing landscape to navigate, often presenting a challenging crossroads about which accreditation should be pursued. Two of the most recognised accreditations are B Corp certification and ISO 14001... 
by Jo Long | Sep 4, 2025 | Strategy, Sustainability
Let’s be honest: if you’ve read one sustainability statement, you’ve probably read them all. 🌱 “Carbon neutral by 2030.” 💚 “Committed to a greener future.” 👣 “Reducing our footprint for generations to come.” Sound familiar? Thought so. The problem isn’t that these... 
by Jo Long | Jul 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
I met with a new network contact recently. During our conversation, I was asked what I thought the difference was between sales & marketing. Aren’t Sales and Marketing the same thing? Does a business need both? What a great question! How many other... 
by Jo Long | Mar 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
No-one can deny it’s an unsettling time at the moment for the UK economy, but especially the SME sector with the ever looming Brexit deadline and still no concrete deal or way forward. After the last week’s events, a way forward seems even more shrouded in mystery...