--- title: Blog - North East Web & Design Agency | Thrive | Office Life description: Office Life | Darlington based website design and development agency with marketing and branding specialists serving small to medium businesses across the North East and UK. --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) ## Blog We design websites, create brands and run marketing that delivers results. Here’s some of our recent projects. Browse by topic... - [Digital Marketing (508)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/digital-marketing) - [Office Life (122)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/office-life) - [Design (49)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/design) - [Web (48)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/web) - [News (47)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/news) January 18, 2021 ### [The tools you need in your marketing tech stack in 2021](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-tools-you-need-in-your-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) Earlier this month we identified the three areas you need to address for a robust marketing tech stack in 2021, but this week we’re looking at the specific tools you can add to future proof your existing tech stack. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-tools-you-need-in-your-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) January 4, 2021 ### [The must-haves for your small business marketing tech stack in 2021](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-must-haves-for-your-small-business-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) If you’re looking to invigorate your business’ marketing tech stack now that we’re faced with a new year full of hope and optimism for renewed business vigour, this might be the post you need to read. 15 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-must-haves-for-your-small-business-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) December 9, 2020 ### [3 Must-See Mental Health TED Talks for Covid Anxiety](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-must-see-mental-health-ted-talks-for-covid-anxiety) It’s been a heck of a year, amiright? I’ve even forgotten all proper usage of the English language - but hey, we’ve made it… 2021 is so close we can almost touch it! 15 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-must-see-mental-health-ted-talks-for-covid-anxiety) November 9, 2020 ### [6 Ideas to Improve Your Work From Home Space](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/6-ideas-to-improve-your-work-from-home-space) As we all settle into WFH life, with who-knows-what government-imposed rules, it might be time to ‘spark joy’ in your home office. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/6-ideas-to-improve-your-work-from-home-space) November 2, 2020 ### [How to Say ‘Thank You’ Better with 3 Simple Steps](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-say-thank-you-better-with-3-simple-steps) At a time when communication with your team may not be straight-forward, thanks to masks, home-working, virtual meetings, poor WiFi, social distancing, etc., it’s important to look at ways to boost opportunities for appreciation. 16 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-say-thank-you-better-with-3-simple-steps) October 19, 2020 ### [How to Adapt Your Mindset now WFH is Here to Stay](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-adapt-your-mindset-now-wfh-is-here-to-stay) With government advice coinciding with a general consensus among the UK’s office-based workforce, it seems WFH life is here to stay for some time... 13 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-adapt-your-mindset-now-wfh-is-here-to-stay) September 7, 2020 ### [How To Build & Maintain Your Business Network During a Pandemic](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-build-maintain-your-business-network-during-a-pandemic) The world as we know it has changed drastically over the last year, but one thing has remained the same - the ever increasing value of building a strong business network. 18 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-build-maintain-your-business-network-during-a-pandemic) May 18, 2020 ### [4 Reasons Mailchimp is a Core Platform for Every Small Business in 2020](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/4-reasons-mailchimp-is-a-core-platform-for-every-small-business-in-2020) Since launching in 2001, Mailchimp is far more than just an email marketing platform in 2020. 13 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/4-reasons-mailchimp-is-a-core-platform-for-every-small-business-in-2020) April 27, 2020 ### [What Netflix’s Tiger King Teaches Us About Monitoring the Competition](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/what-netflix-tiger-king-teaches-us-about-monitoring-the-competition) If you haven’t watched the global phenomenon that is Netflix’s Tiger King, have you been breaking all of the pandemic rules? 21 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/what-netflix-tiger-king-teaches-us-about-monitoring-the-competition) April 17, 2020 ### [5 Tips for Business Owners Managing a Remote Team](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/5-tips-for-business-owners-managing-a-remote-team) In these uncertain times, business owners and leaders within businesses need to take the lead and effectively manage their now-remote teams. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/5-tips-for-business-owners-managing-a-remote-team) There was an error loading new blogs, please try again later.. **Loading, please wait...** ![hubspot-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/hubspot-logo-white.svg "hubspot-logo-white") ![google-partner-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/google-partner-logo-white.svg "google-partner-logo-white") Copyright © Thrive Marketing Limited 2026 [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivehq?trk=top_nav_home/) [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) [01325 778 786](tel:01325%20778%20786)