Shape Up Your Business is the second book by Notonthehighstreet.com founders Sophie Cornish and Holly Tucker. It is a 30 plan on how to shake up and shape up your business. As one of the first partners on NOTHS with her lifestyle and gift brand Pearl and Earl, Jacqui was asked to contribute her words of advice along with 8 other partners.
Sophie Cornish and Holly Tucker, authors of the no.1 Sunday Times bestseller Build a Business from Your Kitchen Table, are back with Shape Up Your Business, a book of insight and tried-and-tested lessons to help you and your business fly. Sophie and Holly are the founders of notonthehighstreet.com, an award-winning, multimillion-pound online marketplace selling a multitude of innovative, stylish products. In this book they draw on years of experience growing their company and bringing success to thousands of small businesses to help you take stock, look at what's working for you and your business, and what could be better. Whether you need to improve your confidence, learn the tricks of negotiation or manage your team more effectively, Sophie and Holly have produced a 30-day plan that will give your business the overhaul it needs to grow. If you haven't got your own business yet, their entrepreneurial approach will help with the day job until you get there. With searing honesty, Shape Up Your Business reveals the secrets to keeping that crucial work-life balance while achieving your goals, as Sophie and Holly share their own stories of overcoming all the challenges on their journey.
CURRENT STANDARD DELIVERY TIMESCALES: 2-7 working days to dispatch on clothing & custom lines. Sooner where production allows.
Express cut off for same day dispatch is 11am - otherwise it will fall on next day.
We may take Express options offline at peak times.
We aim to dispatch made to order / personalised items within 10 business days.
All delivery dates quoted are subject to extension at peak times - please message the team if you are unsure.
Orders received through the Website for delivery to UK addresses will usually be processed and dispatched within two (2) to ten (10) working days, subject to availability of the Goods. We endeavour to dispatch as soon as we can.
Most items are Royal Mail TRACKED 48 - you will receive tracking information at dispatch which you can track on their site by clicking the link on your email or via messenger if you opted into this service. This is not a guaranteed service.
At peak times, processing may take longer. We generally use Royal Mail services for dispatch - and all delivery costs include postage, packaging, and packing administrative charges. First class and Tracked 48 is generally 2 days for delivery after dispatch but they ask to allow for up to 10 working days. Royal Mail does not take instruction on where to leave packages, but you can log your preference / safe place with your local depot or delivery office for all your RM deliveries.
Made to Order, Personalised or Framed items or those products of a bespoke or special order nature are usually delivered within five (5) to thirty (30) days of your order being placed. Personalised is normally five (5) to ten (10) working days and Framing and additional seven (7) to ten (10) working days on top. At peak times these lead times may be extended. All clothing (unless specified otherwise) is classed as made to order - as we pick your sweat colour and then design and hand print the style and colour ordered. Other bespoke items may take up to 8-12 weeks e.g: hand stitched cushions and rugs.
** We take EXPRESS offline at peak times or if demand is too great.
We offer an express delivery service for orders for delivery within the mainland UK. This option if available can be selected when you proceed through the checkout stages of the Website. Express Delivery orders will normally be delivered within 24 hours (or 2 business days, which ever is the longer) if your order is placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that is not a public holiday (“a Business Day”), subject to availability of the Goods. Orders not placed on a Business Day will normally be delivered within 24 hours of the next Business Day. This is not applicable to made to order items.
Expedited deliveries are RM 24 Tracked which is not guaranteed but generally arrives the next day. We will ship via this method on the same day if your order is available and received before 11am.
Premium Guaranteed services use a courier or Special Delivery pre - 1pm depending on the package. We do not offer Saturday delivery, unless this is shown. When selected we use Special Delivery or a courier Saturday delivery.
On all Express Services - the cut of time for that day is 11am. We cannot offer timed delivery slots. If no one is there to sign for the goods we reserve the right to charge for redelivery.
If an express service is selected and we cannot expedite your order, we will let you know and cancel the expedited element of your postage and revert the order to current standard delivery times.
We do accept international orders to some destinations and the shipping costs reflect this. For delivery to addresses outside of the mainland UK delivery charges are calculated by territory. We ship via International Air Sure or Signed For or an equivalent service. Their service times vary according to destination but are normally within 14-21 days. We can send you a tracking number at your request for your item.
The flat fees quoted include packaging, packing and postage and we do have weight and size restrictions. We cannot offer framed goods internationally. Postal calculations may be amended subject to final order weight. Customers are liable for all local taxes and duties levied, and any non payment and therefore return of goods will be at the customers cost. If you have any questions prior to placing your goods please contact us in writing for details prior to placing your order.
We hope you are super happy with your items, but just in case here are some notes on our returns policy.
OR you can just pop your invoice in the parcel and send it back to the address shown, please check the item is returnable.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details of all of our terms of service.
You may cancel your goods before shipment if the item is not in production or a delay has incurred beyond that expected.
CANCEL PRIOR TO DISPATCH - Notifying us of your cancellation by emailing cancel@pearlandearl.com with your Name, Order Number, Email and Address you ordered under within 14 days of placing your order (if it has not dispatched). Or you can use the form which is HERE. If work has started on your custom item or we have put your item into production, we reserve the right to charge for any part services rendered, or refuse cancellation if a non cancellable item.
RETURN AFTER DISPATCH - Please check the item can be returned.. then use the form in your parcel to advise what you are returning and why. Or you can download a form HERE RETURN FORM (click to download if you did not get one in your parcel) to send the item back to us.
If it is non returnable we do not have to process it and may return the item back to you without further notice and reserve the right to ask for these costs. You have 21 days (7 on sale items) from receipt to return your items to us.
NON RECEIPT OF GOODS - Nearly all our items are sent via tracked delivery. Any non receipt of goods notification has to be sent to us within 14 days of of dispatch from us for us to resolve. Please do this by emailing cancel@pearlandearl.com with your order number and delivery issue. If you have provided us with the incorrect information for delivery we reserve the right to ask for any further cost implication.
Any items you wish to return under our returns policy must be sent back within 21 days of dispatch receipt of goods.
We recommend you use a signed-for delivery service with proof of postage as we are not liable for items lost in transit. Please note that you will have to bear the direct cost of returning the product.
We will process the refund for the goods directly to your payment method within 30 days of receipt of the items or within 30 days of notification of proof of sending. This does not include any time it takes your bank to then process our refund request. We will not refund any original postal costs under our returns procedure unless exercising your right to cancel.
We reserve the right to deduct costs of diminished goods.
Non customised clothing can be returned. Custom colours and personalised items (including letters) are non returnable. Please note any clothing that has any sign of wear at all will not be refunded to you. We reserve the right to deduct costs of diminished goods and any return costs.
Please don’t destroy or throw away any product, even if it’s faulty, before you’ve spoken to the us and agreed that doing so won't affect any refund you may be entitled to.
Please note that you are liable for any diminished value of the product resulting from the handling of the product in any way other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the product while you are responsible for it (this includes, in the context of a return, when the product is in transit back to the seller).
Please note that by placing an order for a custom item, the service will begin at the point of order placement during the cancellation 14 day period. You will be liable to pay for the service you received prior to your communication to us that you intend to cancel the contract. This may apply to you if you have purchased an experience or custom design with us.
If you use our returns service - we can deduct the cost of the service from any funds should it not be authorised in advance.
What you can’t send back..
Anything that’s specially made, or ordered, with your choice of name, fabric, message or any other customised aspect that makes it unique to you (and therefore not resellable).
Personal items sold with a hygiene seal where the seal is broken.
Bulk orders which are produced for you.
We do NOT accept international returns - export of goods is logged as full and final sale.
To avoid disappointment, please check whether an item is cancelable before ordering.
We cannot accept any return parcels for processing that fall outside the Returns Policy that have not been authorised prior to posting.
Should you wish to cancel your contract for any other reason, please notify us of your wish to cancel by emailing cancel@pearlandearl.com with your Name, Order Number, Email and Address you ordered under.
We strive to achieve the highest quality of goods - but should something be awry, please contact the team in the first instance and we will endeavour to find a solution for you. We cannot accept return of faulty goods without prior notice.
SIZING GUIDE to all our key shapes. Any questions, please just ask the team.
An oversized classic crew neck in heavy brushed back sweat which is nice and cosy. This is generally oversized all over and long in length, if you like this look buy to size.
A loose but feminine fit, a loop back sweat but lightweight so more of a "top". The length is long to just below hip and you can buy to size for a slouchy look.
A feminine fit, in our super soft brushed back sweat. It is light but thick and cosy at the same time. The length is shorter than our other styles to sit on the hip and you can buy to size or upsize for a slouchier look.
The same superset feel and more drapey and easier to wear but with a unisex boyfriend fit that is more akin to our Classic Boyfriend - buy to size for an oversized look or you can size down on this.
An oversized classic crew neck in heavy brushed back sweat which is nice and cosy. Buy to size.
A classic crew neck in cotton. Buy to size.
An classic crew neck in heavy brushed back sweat which is nice and cosy. We made these slightly smaller than previous years (particularly on the sleeve width) after feedback so you can size up if you want an oversized fit. Buy to size.
Material world written by Perri Lewis was contributed to by Jacqui.
Perri Lewis is the Telegraph Craft Columunist and popular craft blogger, she makes it her task to bring the world of making into the 21st century.
In Material World, Perri enlisted the help of luminaries from the worlds of art, craft, design and fashion to share their knowledge and advice. Among these include Rob Ryan, Emma Bridgewater, Grayson Perry, Philip Treacy, Tatty Devine, Topshop,Tracey Emin and our very own found Jacqui Pearce as the cross stitch expert!
Instead of just giving the reader individual projects, you can learn the techniques for crafts such as paper-cutting, dress-making, printing, encrusting, leather work and tailoring. However, if you prefer more guidance, there are 15 projects to make, including découpage shoes, a patchwork Louis chair and a printed scarf.
A personalised signed copy of the 3rd cross stitch book by our founder Jacqui Pearce - Stitch Club Volume 1. This is a collection of some of the favourite limited edition projects and charts from the Crafteratti Stitch Club, as well as over 10 brand new ones.
The first run is a limited edition and if you would like to sign up for the first edition (out October 2017) then please preorder here and all pre order on our site qualify for an exclusive ebook with bonus projects.
Alternatively can also ORDER ON AMAZON HERE.
"The Crafteratti is the crafting alter ego of award winning designer Jacqui Pearce. A pioneer of the crafting revolution, in 2015 she started a Stitch Club, where she designed and sent out a monthly themed stitching fix to her regular customers and fans of her bold, colourful cross stitching style.
Volume 1 is the first in a series of titles inspired by this wool on canvas, quick stitch style. It is a collection of some of the favourite patterns from the Crafteratti limited edition boxes, with extra Stash Buster quick stitches, alphabets and new projects.
If you are a fan of Cross Stitch and crafts and love pattern and colourful modern quick projects, then this is the perfect book for you. An introduction to Jacqui’s Supersize Style with a comprehensive stitching school section and ideas to make the projects your own as well as methods for finishing your work.
We hope you love Stitch Club Volume 1 and leave this book keen to join our club and spread the Crafteratti crafting joy..."
A personalised signed copy of Jacqui's first and innovative modern cross stitch book - Supersize Stitches - first released in 2012 and translated in several languages. The book contains over 30 projects in her supersize quick stitch technique. Bright and colourful in her nostalgic chic style, this is a bible for the modern stitcher.
Love cross stitch but lacking in patience? Or are you a beginner who would like fast and fabulous designs to stitch? Do you have a larger-than-life love of colourful, hip stitching? Then this is the book for you.
Featuring modern twists on traditional themes, you’ll find fabulous designs that can be completed in a blink using tapestry yarn and large count canvas. There’s favourites like cushions and pictures, as well as stylish Christmas designs and covetable gifts. Jacqui Pearce has created a stunning collection of 30 quick-to-complete designs that vary from large projects for the home to little gifts.
If you prefer to shop on Amazon you can BUY IT HERE or by clicking on the link below which shows the latest price.
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