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The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Ten

Running a small business in 2026 isn’t easy. It’s more like playing Squid Game but without the neon tracksuits and thankfully zero chance of being…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Nine

Let’s get one thing straight: AI is not here to run your business for you. It’s more like a very fast, very keen intern who…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Eight

Now, let me be clear: I love friendliness. I love warmth. I love a good casual tone. My entire business philosophy is built on people…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Seven

Most mornings on my way into work I drive past a parade of personalised number plates. Some days it’s one or two, other days it’s…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Six

Which got me thinking: is pain in business the same as pain in the dentist's chair? And, when you're faced with either kind of pain,…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Five

Why is it that bad stuff seems to happen in threes? Not little irritations like running out of coffee or discovering you’ve been wearing odd…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Four

Let’s face it. Running a business isn’t some slick montage with uplifting music. It’s not the BAFTAs. You’re not gliding into the room in a…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Three

They say bad things come in threes. Lovely idea, that. Neat. Symmetrical. Easy to meme. But last week? I think I hit double figures by…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry Two

A new day, here I am rolling in to The Cluster fashionably late (owner perks right) after one of those nights where my brain refused…

The Diary of a Mildly Chaotic Solopreneur: Entry One

Right then. I'm starting a diary. Yes, an actual diary, well online at least. Like Doogie Howser. If you don’t know who Doogie Howser is,…