August 24th, 2023 Posted in Home, Narrowboat
Buying my new narrowboat home, Thin Lizzy
Buying my narrowboat wasn’t straightforward – read on to find out the process I went through to make Thin Lizzy mine.
August 17th, 2023 Posted in Business, Ethical/Eco, Freelancer tips, Mental Health
Below Radar: A community for business owners and freelancers who don’t want to rely on surveillance capitalism
Below Radar is a space to help freelancers and business owners come together to help each other out, with articles, case studies and other resources to help us break free from the hamster wheel of Big Tech social media.
August 10th, 2023 Posted in Business, Freelancer tips, Web Design
Why small businesses still need a website
More than ever it’s vital for a small business to own their platform and marketing channel(s) instead of relying on corporate social media profiles.
July 12th, 2023 Posted in Business, Privacy
How small businesses can reduce reliance on Big Tech
Reducing reliance on big tech can be beneficial for small businesses in terms of cost savings, data security, and maintaining independence. Supporting open source, smaller tech companies and local business can also remove support for tax dodging and governmental interference that most Big Tech companies are unfortunately involved in. Here are some strategies to help […]
June 8th, 2023 Posted in Ethical/Eco
Post-capitalism: What is it and what does it involve?
Post-capitalism is a term used to describe a theoretical economic system that could emerge after capitalism. It is a system that is often associated with the idea of a “sharing economy” or a “collaborative economy,” in which resources are shared more equitably and production is based on need rather than profit.
June 8th, 2023 Posted in Creativity, Freelancer tips, Life Hacks, Psychology
Book summary: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Essentialism encourages us to prioritise tasks and activities that align with our values, goals, and purpose, and eliminate distractions.