Northfield mum transforms career to support Birmingham families through baby signing Thursday, June 4, 2026 northfield birmingham tinytalk babysigning parenting motherhood entrepreneurship support community family Julie Hetherington, a mother from Northfield, made a bold career change from accountant to entrepreneur when she launched a TinyTalk baby signing franchise in Birmingham in 2010. Her decision was inspired by her own … Read More
Sunday Times Rich List 2026 Reveals the West Midlands’ Wealthiest Friday, May 15, 2026 wealth westmidlands sundaytimesrichlist richest fortune business entrepreneurs ukeconomy property entrepreneurship The Sunday Times Rich List 2026 has spotlighted the wealthiest figures in the West Midlands, showcasing a dynamic mix of established industrialists and innovative entrepreneurs. Leading the region is Lord Bamford and his … Read More
From Kitchen Startup to Vogue: How a Small Midlands Candle Company Shone Bright Wednesday, May 6, 2026 candles midlands westmidlands darkfoundry fragrance localhistory entrepreneurship luxury vogue charity “I know many people say they ‘started in the kitchen’,” says Paul Briggs, “but for us, it was literally in our kitchen.” Four years ago, crane operator Paul was given a candle-making kit by his partner, Viki Smith. That … Read More
Kings Heath Mum Turns Front Garden Shed into Thriving Cake Business, Quits Job Saturday, May 2, 2026 cakes bakery smallbusiness kingsheath homemade entrepreneurship community honesty lavender baking Gardening tools and lawnmowers are typical fixtures in garden sheds, but not at Danielle Edington’s home in Kings Heath. Instead, her shed is stocked with homemade brownies, cookies, slices, cakes, and other tempting treats. … Read More
I Quit My Birmingham Job for a New Life in the US – Here’s What Happened Wednesday, April 1, 2026 relocation burnout entrepreneurship women wellbeing passion coaching business minnesota transformation Leaving behind a familiar job and life in Birmingham, Laura Best took a leap of faith and moved to Minnesota, USA. Her decision wasn’t just about relocating; it was about transforming her life and reigniting a sense of … Read More
‘My job was forcing me to miss my kids growing up – I knew something had to give’ Tuesday, March 31, 2026 family balance worklife hospitality entrepreneurship kitchens smallbusiness flexibility parenting homeimprovement Andy Billage, a dedicated father of two from Stourbridge, faced a tough choice: continue working a relentless 365-days-a-year job managing a busy airport hotel or change course to be present for his young family. After 17 … Read More