Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - September/October 2023

5 CONTENTS SHOWS 31 Autumn Fair Raise your Gifting Game at Autumn Fair this September FOCUS ON 69 Up & Coming Simply Mourne Founder Catherine Bradford spotted a gap in the market for a potential work-from-home business to help support family life. Now, the business has a plethora of in-demand products 73 Company Profile Hot Tomato Director, Alex Machin, sees challenges as a learning curve, and has built a successful and thriving business offering guilt-free, affordable products 77 Company Profile In partnership with wholesaler Ancient Wisdom, Agnes + Cat offers beautiful eco-friendly products to market. Here, Radek, Radek Wlodarczyk, Account Manager at AW-Aromatics, shares his industry knowledge and expert advice 88 Company Profile To mark Eco-Friendly Card’s 30th Anniversary, Louise Prance speaks to Sue Morrish about the company’s journey 91 Comp Profile Clockwork Soldier’s offering covered gardening kits, stationery sets, puzzles, games, and novelty gifts. Discover more about its company journey… 63 BUSINESS ADVICE 28 ACID Faith Capstick from ACID’s communications team shares some of her thoughts for better mental health 94 Mission accomplished Bruce Penson, managing director of cyber security and IT support company Pro Drive IT, offers five ways small businesses can lower their carbon emissions by optimising technology. 96 10 questions about pop-up retail Charley Crocker, Founder and Lead Agent of The Pop Up Shop Agents answers the most common questions about pop-up retail. 98 Adapt and conquer How can UK businesses adapt to the lack of warehouse space? Slingsby Group Chief Executive, Morgan Morris, tells us more… 101 FSB Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, looks at how startups are a powerful catalyst for economic growth 31 73 69 91

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