The value of coaching after an autism, ADHD or AuDHD diagnosis
When you have lived your life for 20, 30, 40 years (or longer) and then receive an autism, ADHD or AuDHD diagnosis, it can feel as though everything suddenly starts to make sense.
Expanding Capabilities in MedTech Compliance
Over the past year, my consultancy journey in the medical device sector — supporting both SaMD and hardware innovators — has accelerated in ways I’m incredibly proud of.
As AI changes recruitment, relationships become the real advantage
By Claire Angus, Head of Recruitment & Account Management, Cambridge Network
Do I Need an Industrial Design Agency or a Product Design Agency for My Idea?
Industrial Design Agency or Product Design Agency: Which Does Your Idea Need?
Anyone researching how to turn a physical product idea into reality will have noticed that "industrial design" and "product design" are thrown around almost interchangeably, often by the same studio, o
Meet the Sandon Manor Team
Behind every unforgettable wedding, luxury stay, business retreat and celebration at Sandon Manor is a passionate team who genuinely love welcomin
What do investors actually want to see from a hardware startup before funding it?
It takes more than a good idea.
When “performance issues” are really communication issues — supporting neurodivergent employees and their managers
Neurodivergent people are in every workplace, in fact we're 1 in 5. Often they are analysts, creatives, engineers, clinicians, project managers, customer service staff, and leaders... so pretty much any role! Many are high performers.
Round One - Email: Can Copilot Help Your Outlook Woes?
When I think about Microsoft Outlook, and especially trying to find an email, I feel it's like I'm in the realms of impossibility.
I have a product idea - what should I do next?
You've had the idea. Maybe it came to you in the shower, maybe it's been rattling around your head for years. You know there's something in it. But now what?
What to do when you’re first diagnosed with autism: 5 helpful next steps
You go to the assessment.
Case Study: Supporting a Long-Established Leasing Agency in Suffolk
When businesses grow steadily over time, health and safety arrangements often grow with them — but not always in a structured or legally compliant way.
Do I need a prototype before contacting manufacturers?
Short answer: If your asking this question, you probably aren’t ready to be contacting manufacturers yet.
A gift to your IT – a freebie from us to mark World Password Day
This month heralded World Password Day – and we’ve decided to mark it with a bit of a gift.
As a one-off special, we’re giving away our passwords policy template – for free!
Beyond the CV: How psychometric tools turn hiring from guesswork into strategy
A bad hire in a 15-person scale-up costs more than money. It costs momentum. By the time the role-fit problem is obvious, the person has been onboarded, given accounts, trusted with clients—and unpicking that takes months.
Navigating change and transformation: When the team is the strategy
Most transformations don't fail because of bad strategy.
They fail because the teams expected to deliver them aren't set up to.
A founder’s guide to prototyping — without wasting time or money
For first-time founders, product development rarely begins with clarity.
The Grain Barn at Sandon Manor officially launches
The Grain Barn, Sandon Manor
The Grain Barn at Sandon Manor has officially launched as a distinctive new group accommodation, combining contemporary design with access to a wide range of
Something Worth Staying For.... New Set Menu at Parkers Tavern
Our set menu has a new look.... And.... stays later than ever
Top 10 Reasons to Host Your Next Conference in Cambridge
If you're searching for a conference venue in Cambridge, you're already onto something special.
Beyond loneliness: 5 surprising realities of autistic women's social lives
The stereotypical view of autism sees the boy or man who struggles with social connection (think Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain man).
Transform Your Compliance Process with One System
Are you managing multiple systems for different certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001?
If so, you’re likely facing:
Achieving compliance and quality in medical devices for 2026
As we begin 2026, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the journey of CJ & L Consultancy Ltd over the past year and share my outlook for the year ahead.
Why most hardware startups fail (and how to avoid it)
Most hardware startups don’t fail because of a single big mistake.
They fail because a small number of critical questions were never fully answered, or were answered too late, when changing direction had already become costly.
How self storage supports office refurbishment projects
How Self Storage Supports Office Refurbishment Projects
Office refurbishment projects are becoming increasingly common as businesses adapt to hybrid working, evolving employee expectations and the need for modern, efficient workspaces.