Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven’t done a thing. You are just talking. Wangari Maathai 1940-2011 The Green Belt Movement. One of the ways in which we celebrate new members joining the Blue Patch Collective or members renewing, we plant a whip tree in […]
We’re delighted to announce that the Blue Patch Sustainable Business Awards 2019 are now live. SMEs across the British Isles are invited to come forward and nominate themselves for one or more of the following categories: New Business Award: Sponsored by Bouncepad. For new businesses creating products or providing services (under 2 years old). New Heritage Award: For […]
I went shoe shopping the other day. I’m not much of a shoe person (hello nail polish, and dresses) but for some reason, my last three purchases have been shoes. Must be the changing weather. Goodbye boots, hello gorgeous, colourful, fun summer wear. Now we’ve just got to wait for those May showers to turn […]
It’s important to have a good night’s sleep. A good night’s sleep will often fix most problems. You’ll wake up relaxed, refreshed and ready to tackle the day. Plus it’s great for your skin. The key to a good night’s sleep isn’t just one thing. We recommend creating a comfortable and beautiful environment that will […]
A report published by the FSB has several interesting statistics about women in business. The contribution of women owned business to the UK economy has been estimated to be approximately £105 bn, with an increase of 40% since 2012. The number of women owning businesses and employing people in their own businesses has also increased significantly. […]
It’s spring! Or so we hope… I’ve been transitioning in between clothing types this week, moving away from my warm wool coat to lighter garb. It’s delightful to not be weighted down by 20 layers of fabric. Spring is synonymous with the shedding of layers (unless we’re talking about trees), and part of that includes […]
Love 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 […]
Small businesses in Britain are looking for representation with the right kind of stores. With this in mind, Laura’s Loom, an artisan weaver based in Sedbergh in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, sent their Cumbrian Summer Blankets by post to Blue Patch HQ, to be featured at London Design Fair 2018. Laura’s beautifully woven blankets were […]
Here they are! The wonderful winners and finalists for 2018…. Our judges were so impressed by the applications, including many wonderful brands that missed the shortlist by a whisker, it was tough competition. The winners for all categories, with the exception of The People’s Prize, were announced at our stand at London Design Fair on September 20th. The […]
Circular Economy Week, London 18th – 22nd June 2018 A week of events, activities and workshops to celebrate circularity in the capital We’re celebrating Circular Economy Week, London, an initiative by our friends at LWARB and Advance London with a lightening tour of Blue Patch members who lead the way in circular thinking by tackling ‘the demon plastic’! If you’re feeling […]
