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.
When is the right time for a startup to hire a product design consultancy?
At some point, almost every founder developing a physical product runs into the same question.
Is it time to bring in experienced specialists, like a product design consultancy, to help bring the idea to life?
Cyber security and why businesses need it
In recent years cyber security has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. The majority of businesses have a presence online and thus this raises concerns regarding their safety online. In this article we will explore the importance of cyber security and why businesses need it.
Organised, networked, profitable: understanding the assault on gender equality
In March 2026, Global 50/50 launched its In Dialogue series — a new convening space for the urgent conversations that gender justice demands.
The ND Career Myth: 5 Truths to Find Work That Actually Fits Your Brain
If you’re an adult with ADHD or Autism, you've probably seen articles or posts that tell you what the best role is for you. They often suggest roles like paramedic, entrepreneur, or artist, careers that supposedly fit a stereotypical ADHD profile.
Passing the "Bus Test" - could your business survive?
On the forums where founders vent - there is a grim but necessary hypothetical known as the "Bus Test".
The question is simple: If you, or your "superstar" operations manager, were hit by a bus tomorrow, would your business still be running in a month?
The Mirror of Acceptance: Why Being Seen is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
I know the exhaustion of the mask. For years, I have navigated professional spaces by constantly calibrating my behaviour to fit a neurotypical world or stereotype that was never designed for a mind like mine.
Print 4 Business partner with the fantastic charity Pepala, giving new life to surplus promotional products
We stumbled across this amazing charity Pepala at the trade show Merchandise World, and are now partnering with them to support them in their mission; to give surplus promotional products a second life.
Surprising ways to build real confidence (that actually work)
Confidence is one of those words that can make people feel uncomfortable. It can also be an elusive thing. We often only notice it when we lack it, especially in the high-stakes moments when we need it most.
The diagnostic gap: when your brain doesn't fit into a medical box
The Long Wait for a Question MarkFor those of us who have spent a lifetime feeling slightly out of step with the world, the decision to seek a formal neurodivergent assessment is rarely impulsive.
Clear terminology, faster clinical device development
In this article, we explore what ‘clinical trial device’ really means, why consistent terminology is crucial to a shared understanding of the stage of development, and how this links to what regulators expect before approving a clinical investigation.
De-risking development with off-the-shelf modules
Off‑the‑shelf electronics modules are often more expensive and are sometimes assumed to be complex or not an exact fit for specific requirements, yet these perceptions often overlook the real advantages they bring.