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The Studio Cotton Blog

Small Business Life

We catch up with small business owners from Bristol, the UK and beyond to share their stories, experience, advice and opinions on the blog

Studio Cotton founder Aime sat looking eager and pleased.
Small Business Life

Studio Cotton Annual Report: Founder thoughts & stories

Not highs, not lows - it's all the middle bits with a whole heap of pricing and THAT Instagram post...
29 May 2024
Studio Cotton founder Aime looking depleted.
Small Business Life

Studio Cotton annual report: it’s the low lows & losses

Wanna know what sucked about my most recent year in business? Well, you're in for a very depressing treat...
29 April 2024
Studio Cotton founder Aime looking happy.
Small Business Life

Studio Cotton annual report: biggest wins of our 8th year

Pats on the back all round for the highlights of my eighth year in business - let's talk people, money, and products I freakin' love
22 April 2024
Small Business Life

A sustainable, family-run small business in Tuscany – get to know Jill from UASHMAMA

Here are Jills' lowdowns on Uashmama, their products, and the joys of working with and representing the brand.
21 January 2024
Small Business Life

15 favourite Bristol arts organisations (and how to support them)

Our client manager Cai shares insights with us about his passion for Bristol's creative industries.
9 January 2024
Small Business Life

14 cool cafés and coffee shops for client meetings in Bristol

What makes us proud coffee drinkers all the more proud? Getting to visit these wonderful Bristol cafes.
29 November 2023
Small Business Life

Studio Cotton team ranked: what job I’d steal as a work experience student

20 July 2023
Small Business Life

The only woman hand-forging culinary knives professionally in the UK – meet Holly from Loftus Knives

5 June 2023
Small Business Life

From novice to expert: PR Dispatch founder Rosie shares her small business journey

18 May 2023
Small Business Life

Colourful, crafty and kind: meet the woman behind Kyleigh’s Papercuts

26 April 2023
Small Business Life

Owen from Cinemaworks on multi-award-winning home cinema design and that accurate replica Delorean

3 March 2023
Small Business Life

Award-winning, super-sustainable and mother-owned: get to know MJ from Bon + Bear

16 November 2022
Caroline, founder of 91 Magazine
Small Business Life

How Caroline from 91 Magazine went from the Financial Times to printing gorgeous & affordable interiors inspiration

17 October 2022
Hannah from SLAB Jewellery
Small Business Life

Dainty, cool and dangerous: meet Hannah from SLAB Jewellery

11 October 2022
imogen and louie from albatross cafe
Small Business Life

A friendly chat with Imogen from Albatross Cafe – a neighbourhood favourite and Instagrammer’s dream

27 September 2022
Liz Mosley Design
Small Business Life, Podcasting

Course, podcast, branding & GIFs: 12 questions with graphic designer Liz Mosley

15 September 2022
Small Business Life

Rainbow-washing your logo for Pride – one queer consumer’s thoughts

12 July 2022
Hairy Jayne
Small Business Life

Graphic designer turned hairdresser turned eco warrior – get to know sustainable haircare hero Hairy Jayne

12 July 2022
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