Author Archives: Nicola Dunklin
Storytelling and Why it Matters
Just a quick post, today is a mix of self-indulgence and indulging others. Our usual morning dog walk with its regular encounter with doggy pals and their owners is to be followed by storytelling and a Pilates class. Let me … Continue reading
The Changing Face of Retail
And so the news was announced yesterday that Cambridge was to lose its Clowns. Clowns is a Cambridge institution, for over 30 years, families, friends, academics and students have frequented this quirky, independent café in King Street. Cambridge will be … Continue reading
The Importance of Being Learned
As I snuggled up for storytime with my great niece today, we entered the world of Miffy. It was Miffy’s birthday, Miffy donned her pretty dress with daisies on and was politely grateful for the ‘gay parcels’ that awaited her. … Continue reading
Work-Life, Balanced?
When I left school, the received wisdom was that one should try to stay in one’s job as long as possible. By the time I left university, there had been a definite shift; I heard comments from my peers along the … Continue reading
How Attractive is Your USP?
Last weekend we had a surprise visit from my daughter. Embarking on her final term of a BA at The University of Nottingham and President of Enactus Nottingham, she didn’t have the time to come home. I was delighted to … Continue reading
Want success? Get Some Sleep!
Prepare yourself, I am about to have a rant! Over the years I have come across business mentors, articles, posts on social media etc. all extolling the virtues of getting up at the crack of dawn and working a ridiculous … Continue reading
Online Shopping, Not Always the Way Forward?
I am sitting here writing this blog post with a cushion wedged behind my aching back. We’ve been gardening all day, for hours. Well OK, we had a little break. After what felt like days of digging, moving plants, levelling … Continue reading
9 Simple Steps to Content Writing
So clearly, perfection is the ideal, the goal we all dream of, a perfectly well written piece that engages, helps and entertains our target audience. But this is real life, we have a business to run/work to do/life to live, … Continue reading
Content Writing – It’s Easier With a Clear Mind
Businesses are competing with each other for the top spot, for customers and for exposure. To stay ahead, you need to be on top form. The state of our mental health affects everything we do. As important as it is … Continue reading
Need More Structure? Website Wednesday!
Get Your Business On Rails – With Felt-Tip Pens When a business I worked with needed more focus and direction, I structured the week. Every task was included and prioritised. there was no escape, nothing and no-one could slip through … Continue reading
My Words Work For You 