Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing Forum
Health & Wellbeing Forum
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Why Mental Health First Aid Training Matters More Than Ever
As Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 shines a spotlight on wellbeing across the UK, more businesses are recognising that supporting employee mental health is no longer just a “nice to […]
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Business owners – from optimism to uncertainty in a volatile world
At a glance Business owners have felt the mood shift in recent weeks. Optimism has dipped as global events increase uncertainty, and many say the landscape simply feels tougher. Yet […]
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What Is Mental Health First Aid Training UK — And Does It Really Work?
Mental Health First Aid training UK is becoming a key part of how organisations support their people. But let’s cut through the noise. 👉 Does it actually work? Recently, during […]
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How business owners should approach 2026
At a glance Martin Brown, CEO of business growth advisory firm Elephants Child, shares his tips for business owners to successfully navigate 2026, especially those considering when and how they […]
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The November Budget and Your Mind: When the Numbers Start Messing With Your Head
By Mike Lawrence – Health & Wellbeing Management Consultant “Budgets don’t just affect your wallet — they mess with your mind.” For months, the same message has echoed through every […]
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Mastering business growth: Your essential guide to finances and funding
Finances and funding are a vital aspect of successfully growing your business. Martin Brown, CEO of business growth advisory Elephants Child*, explores some key questions business owners have on this topic. […]
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Navigating the summer holidays as a small business owner
One of the big challenges for small business owners, particularly in the start-up phase, is taking time off. Summer is coming and it’s really important you make time for your […]
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How to expand your business despite economic headwinds
At a glance Steve Bird, Business Growth Advisor at Elephants Child, lays out what he thinks business owners need to consider when planning expansion in 2025. Challenges in the current […]
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Burnout, Bullsh*t and the Real Reason People Are Quiet Quitting
Mental Health Awareness Week won’t fix what your culture’s been breaking all year. This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, taking place from 12 to 18 May […]
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Unlocking success: How a good financial plan can help my small business
At a glance If you regularly gather figures about sales, costs, profit and cash flow, and are able to analyse them, it will give you insights such as: Which of […]
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The tax benefits of owning a home
At a glance There’s no feeling like turning the key in your own front door for the first time. According to the latest figures available from the Office for National […]
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How to Turn Blue Monday and Quitters Day into Your Best Opportunity for Change in 2025
Blue Monday, January 20th, 2025, is often called the year’s most depressing day. It coincides with Quitters Day when many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. By now, the gyms […]
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