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The following articles have been written by Bea Thackeray. The content including text and images has been ‘Human Generated’. (contributors and sources are credited where applicable)

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Keep to the Script

My life at The Body Shop and why every business needs to know who they are and what they stand for. Lesson in how to stay true to your values and survive in today’s retail environment.

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5 tips to keep your pets calm at Christmas time

5 tips to keep your pets calm at Christmas time

How many of us consider that Christmas can be a distressing time for our pets? There are hazards and new things to consider as we prepare and enjoy the festivities.
Here are 5 tips on keeping your pets calm and feeling secure.

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Why some people avoid Christmas Crackers

Why some people avoid Christmas Crackers

For most of us in the UK, Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without crackers, but not everyone is fond of them and for some people it can be a serious issue. This post describes why and we what we have done to help.

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Why I designed a Reusable Cracker…

Why I designed a Reusable Cracker…

I started my business when few people were talking about sustainability least of all reusing Christmas crackers. I stuck with the idea as I believed it was the right thing to do. But why and how did I do it? This blog explains where the idea came from and how it developed into Keep This Cracker.

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5 Reasons to Change a Business Name

5 Reasons to Change a Business Name

One of the first tasks when embarking on a new venture is to dream up a name. My business was originally called 'Keep This Design'. You'd think this would be the fun bit, it took me months. I took the decision to change it after two years. Here are the five reasons...

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