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Are circular economy models feasible for mainstream?
Published 19 February 2021A recently published article by The BBC titled ‘Clothes should float in and out of our lives‘ queries whether a mainstream move to circular economy models of business would aid in recovering from the pandemic. Will circular models ever become mainstream? “Yes, absolutely!” is our optimistic answer. In the recent past, sustainable and ethical models […]
There and back again: 2009 to 2021
Published 5 November 2020How to found a business on holiday! The year was 2009, when on a sunny summer’s day in Canada Jane Langley decided to found a new business. Hold on a sec. Canada? Blue Patch is all about sustainable British and Irish brands. Why Canada? Well, gentle reader, a nice holiday can do wonders for the […]
Resources and advice for small businesses in the UK on how to deal with the COVID19 pandemic
Published 2 April 2020We’ve compiled a roundup of advice and resources that we’ve seen for businesses and business owners over the past couple of weeks. 1. HM Govt Business Support: Here you’ll find all the support and information put together by the government. 2. ICAEW has a huge selection of resources and advice around tax, audit, financial reporting […]
Love is in the air
Published 13 February 2019Love it, hate it or simply ignore it, it’s still Valentine’s Day today. Traditionally, a day for lovers, we’ve decided that it should also be a day for small business owners. So here are three oh-so-important ways to express love if you’re a small business owner. Ready? Love yourself Small business owners are so susceptible […]
Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards 2018!
Published 22 May 2018We’re delighted to announce the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards 2018 results are available here. The People’s Prize will be announced by the 2017 winner Anna Jacobs. Meet the talented artist-designer at #BStore18 as she hands the award to the winner for 2018! Thank you to the applicants for such wonderful submissions – every one was […]
Do you want to build a business?
Published 25 January 2018Do you have an idea that could change the world? Maybe you’ve been toying with the thought of starting your own business and this might just be the year that you finally take the leap and go for it. We asked some of our small businesses for advice that they would give people starting out. Reading through their replies, I […]
Three easy tips for a small business to improve sales
Published 11 December 2017Are you caught up in the busy Christmas season, and yet dreading the impending January slump? We’ve come up with three easy ideas for you to implement right away to give yourself additional opportunities for sales during this period. 1. Create digital gift cards. If you don’t already offer gift cards or vouchers, you should. If you […]
Sustainable Living: Blue Patch edit
Published 11 August 2016More edited highlights In case you have missed some of our newsletters, Blue Patch presents just some of the newest Members to join this Summer – we have a round up from all our Homepage categories such as House, Garden, Wellbeing, Children, Business and Leisure. Sign up for the newsletter. HILL & ELLIS Handsome bike bags […]
Sustainable Living: Summer 2016
Published 21 July 2016Some edited highlights In case you have missed some of our newsletters, Blue Patch presents just some of the newest Members to join this Summer – we have a round up from all our Homepage categories such as House, Garden, Wellbeing, Children, Business and Leisure. Sign up for the newsletter. Grn Sportswear Grn Sportswear wanted […]
The winners of the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards 2016
Published 11 July 2016Blue Patch are thrilled to announce the Winners! In the Spring we were pleased to announce our very first Blue Patch New Business Awards, providing a ‘boost’ for startups in Britain: A search for young, quality Independent British businesses that manufacture, make or provide a service with an interest in sustainability. Blue Patch will showcase the winners […]
Why I do what I do: Reborn Paints
Published 16 February 2016For those that don’t know, Blue Patch is made up of six hard-working women, three of whom are artists! This means that on average, there will be someone in our office thinking about paint at any one time. No wonder then that one of the first members to join us was New Life Paints – the […]
Why I do what I do: Angie Parker
Published 20 November 2015Why I do what I do… Angie ParkerIt’s unanimous. We are obsessed. If you haven’t seen Angie Parker Textiles before you’re in for a colourful treat. Angie is an award winning weaver of rugs and vibrant textiles derived from traditional Scandinavian rug weaving techniques. Working in reclaimed high quality rug wool, she meticulously hand-weaves and finishes […]
Why I do what I do: Heather Scott
Published 22 July 2015Heather Scott makes contemporary objects that are beautiful and practical. Working amongst a vibrant group of creatives in West Cornwall, Heather represents the new force in design, where local tradition meets global concepts. With great skill and a sensitivity she combines materials such as ceramic, metal and wood. Heather’s aesthetic is firmly anchored in Cornwall […]
Why I do what I do: Kate Mobbs-Morgan and Rowan Working Horses.
Published 18 June 2015Kate, her Ardenne horses – Kipp and young Sol, her sheep and hens, live on the outskirts of Monmouth. Rowan Working Horses do commendable work clearing woods in a way that won’t upset the wildlife – fumes and noise free! Kate works for for private woodland owners, the Woodland Trust, local authorities, the National Trust and […]
Why I do what I do: Shane Connolly & Co florists
Published 5 June 2015Shane Connolly & Company fashion the most exquisite events. Shane trained as a florist and buys from New Covent Garden Flower Market. British Flowers Week, the ground-breaking annual campaign to promote British flowers and foliage, runs from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2015 and this year British Flowers Week has a new virtual home at britishflowersweek.com. Shane […]
Why I do what I do: Canopy Beer Co.
Published 4 February 2015Canopy Beer Co. is a microbrewery in Herne Hill, in south London. Estelle Theobalds the Founder and brewer has so far created the delicious Brockwell IPA, Milkwood Amber and Ruskin Wheat Beer. Craft Beer is where it’s at! Website www.canopybeer.com Why I do what I do: Estelle Theobalds watch the film Running a microbrewery is […]
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