If the word ‘networking’ conjures up visions of early morning breakfast meetings in hotel lobbies, laden with stick-on name tags and awkward silences – you’re probably not alone. We understand that stereotype, we really do. Networking gets a bad rep…
This month we got chatting to digital marketing agency and Branston Court tenants, huzzah! digital, to get their pointers on how to write a killer marketing strategy for your small business. When you’re a small business and are most likely…
With so many people choosing to take up new skills for 2018, we thought who better to choose for our February tenant spotlight than City College. Based out of our Steward Street Business Lofts, the college has been here for…
If you hear the words ‘employee training’ and immediately get in a panic about cost, you’re not alone. Many businesses, big and small, don’t invest in training programmes because of associated expense and the legitimate fear of employees taking their…
Dominika Piasecka from The Vegan Society explains how to do your vegan New Year’s resolution right. Whether you’ve chosen to get fit, given up unhealthy habits or simply vowed to learn something new for 2018 – your New Year’s resolutions…
Whether it’s something as small as lending a helping hand to a friend in need, or a monthly donation to a charity close to your heart – there’s no doubt about it, helping other feels good. With so many worthy…
This month’s tenant spotlight is Astaya Hair, a Branston Court resident whose business was born out of a passion for more ethical, natural hairdressing. Having been up and running for 7 years in Birmingham city centre before choosing to set…
The dreaded end of year burnout, we’ve all been there. You know what it’s like when you’ve been working non-stop all year long, by the time Christmas rolls round you feel utterly desperate for those few days off to unwind….
Mark Gray is a talented tattoo artist who is renowned for his detailed, black and grey tattoos of portraits and buildings, which he creates from his studio at Branston Court. He has transformed what was once a simple office into…
Aah the month of December, marked by chaotic shopping sprees, the same 10 Christmas songs being played on a loop and stuffing your face with any food you can find. Yep, it’s that time of year again – Christmas is…
The Kitchen There’s nothing quite like a piping hot, freshly cooked lunch on a chilly winter’s day. Luckily for us, and our tenants, The Kitchen have put down roots on the ground floor of our Steward Street Business Lofts. Serving…
Earlier this year, over 100 roarsome bear sculptures descended upon the city of Birmingham for the Big Sleuth art trail. Painted by amateur and professional artists and placed in varying locations, the decorative bears celebrated Birmingham’s culture and heritage and…
A team building excursion can be a great way to hit the refresh button and reduce any stress brewing in the office. Plus, encouraging staff to get to know one another outside of work is proven to have a positive…
Do you ever feel like you come out of a meeting with little other than a mean case of pins and needles? That’s because sitting down for hours and listening to a person speak is pretty unnatural. It’s like you’re…
After a hard working week, most of us have abandoned any hope of healthy eating by the time Friday rolls round. In fact, you’re probably on the hunt right now for something tasty to reward yourselves with. There’s so much…