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<channel><title><![CDATA[Anita Frost Official Site - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:08:32 +0100</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Anita Frost leds the next phase of growth for Green Bean Studios after record sales]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-leds-the-next-phase-of-growth-for-green-bean-studios-after-record-sales]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-leds-the-next-phase-of-growth-for-green-bean-studios-after-record-sales#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:12:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[News & Media]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-leds-the-next-phase-of-growth-for-green-bean-studios-after-record-sales</guid><description><![CDATA[Manchester&rsquo;s Green Bean Studios enters next phase national partnership successes  We are pleased to announce that we are entering our next phase of growth following record sales &#128200;&#128154;and successful national partnerships.&nbsp;&#8203;We all know the economic challenges brought over the last five years, with the creative sector facing an increase in obstacles ranging from the rising use of AI to funding barriers. Over the last decade, statistics have not shifted for female found [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title"><strong>Manchester&rsquo;s Green Bean Studios enters next phase national partnership successes</strong></h2>  <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">We are pleased to announce that we are entering our next phase of growth following record sales &#128200;&#128154;and successful national partnerships.&nbsp;</span></span><br />&#8203;<br /><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">We all know the economic challenges brought over the last five years, with the creative sector facing an increase in obstacles ranging from the rising use of AI to funding barriers. Over the last decade, statistics have not shifted for female founders accessing investments, and a severe imbalance remains for female founders of colour accessing funds at any level.&nbsp;</span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/green-bean-founder-anita-frost-image_orig.jpg" alt="Anita Frost leds the next phase of growth for Green Bean Studios after record sales" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Despite these barriers and industry noise, <a href="https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/" target="_blank">Green Bean</a> and the team led by founder</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10518171/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Anita Frost</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> continue to make a profound impact on children's lives &#127811; by forming partnerships with leaders who acknowledge these gaps and take action to invest in, support, and champion the creative industry, female founders, and female founders of colour.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">With this momentum, we are thrilled to share the great news that we are growing once again. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our supporters, cheerleaders, and ambassadors &#128154; &#129665; .</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&#8203;Official Press Releases: Is in the link below &#127916;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)"><a href="https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/manchesters-green-bean-studios-enters-next-phase-of-growth-after-record-sales-and-national-partnership-successes/" target="_blank">About Manchester</a><br /><a href="https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/by-the-book-literacy-partnerships-drive-growth-at-manchester-kids-ip-producer/" target="_blank">Prolific North&nbsp;</a></strong>&#8203;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/shop.html' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/green-bean-eco-toys_orig.jpg" alt="Green Bean Brand Top Sellers" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Learning Fun | Green Bean Studios]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/making-learning-fun-green-bean-studios]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/making-learning-fun-green-bean-studios#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:51:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[News & Media]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/making-learning-fun-green-bean-studios</guid><description><![CDATA[At the heart of our mission is a deep-seated commitment to making learning an absolute joy for every child. By weaving captivating adventure stories around our vibrant and relatable animated characters, we create an immersive world where children from birth through age seven can build essential social and emotional foundations. These formative years are critical, and our narratives are carefully crafted to foster empathy, resilience, and curiosity.         Of course, the fun and joy of the world [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">At the heart of our mission is a deep-seated commitment to making learning an absolute joy for every child. By weaving captivating adventure stories around our vibrant and relatable animated characters, we create an immersive world where children from birth through age seven can build essential social and emotional foundations. These formative years are critical, and our narratives are carefully crafted to foster empathy, resilience, and curiosity.</span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/shop.html' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/green-bean-studios-branding-image_orig.png" alt="Making Learning Fun | Green Bean Studios Image" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Of course, the fun and joy of the world of Green Bean doesn't stop with early childhood&mdash;our stories are cherished by the young at heart all the way up to age 99 and beyond! Whether it is through our engaging <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM3M9r9iYQKnGV7Ewr-a3vg" target="_blank">media,</a> <a href="https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/store/c21/childrens-books" target="_blank">books,</a> <a href="https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/" target="_blank">playful toys</a>, or <a href="https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/store/c37/Garden_%26_Outdoor_Play.html" target="_blank">eco-friendly garden activities</a>, we aim to inspire a lifelong love for reading and a meaningful connection with the natural world. Our mission is to bring families together through shared experiences that are big, bold, and bright.</span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/https://www.greenbeanstudios.co.uk/' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/gb088-filmreel1-19020x1080_orig.jpg" alt="Green Bean Studios Image" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.anitafrost.com/bio.html"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Anita Frost</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> is a multi-award-winning author, entrepreneur and the founder of </span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><a href="https://www.greenbeanstudios.co.uk/" target="_blank">Green Bean Studios&reg;</a>.</span><font color="#000000">&nbsp;</font>&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">As a business woman eager to address some of society&rsquo;s most important issues, including children&rsquo;s </span></span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">emotional and social development delays</span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">,</span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> children's mental health and the ecological crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&#8203;<br />Anita wanted to get to the heart of the issue and began researching the key contributing factors; children are spending less time outdoors, and this is showing a result in an increasing range of behavioural and attainment challenges in children.</span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anita Frost Builds Social Capital for the Next Generation]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-builds-social-capital-for-the-next-generation]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-builds-social-capital-for-the-next-generation#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category><category><![CDATA[News & Media]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-builds-social-capital-for-the-next-generation</guid><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur&nbsp;Anita Frost, recently caught up with journalist Ian Wylie, for an insightful conversation. A respected editor and broadcaster, Wylie has contributed to major outlets including the Guardian, BBC, Financial Times, and Monocle.&nbsp;           How SMEs can build loyal, hyperlocal communities that become long-term advocates for their brand    We are thrilled to highlight the resulting feature, "How to turn local relationships into loyalty, advocacy, and long-term growth,"&nbsp; ava [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Entrepreneur</span><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;Anita Frost, recently caught up with journalist <span style="font-weight:700">Ian Wylie, </span>for an insightful conversation. A respected editor and broadcaster, Wylie has contributed to major outlets including the Guardian, BBC, Financial Times, and Monocle.&nbsp;</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://helptogrowalumni.org/how-smes-can-build-loyal-hyperlocal-communities-that-become-long-term-advocates-for-their-brand/' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/green-bean-studios-bbc-news_orig.png" alt="Anita Frost Builds Social Capital for the Next Generation Image" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://helptogrowalumni.org/how-smes-can-build-loyal-hyperlocal-communities-that-become-long-term-advocates-for-their-brand/" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">How SMEs can build loyal, hyperlocal communities that become long-term advocates for their brand</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">We are thrilled to highlight the resulting feature, "How to turn local relationships into loyalty, advocacy, and long-term growth,"&nbsp; available on the Help To Grow Management Alumni page.<br />&#8203;</span><br /><strong style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">Feature Includes:</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#128204; Show up and build real relationships&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#128204; Create value, not just visibility&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#128204; Turn customers into ambassadors&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#128204; Build networks that sustain growth&nbsp;</span>&#8203;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/kids.html' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/p1190139_orig.jpg" alt="Green Bean Toys Image" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">As a graduate of the </span><a href="https://smallbusinesscharter.org/help-to-grow-management" target="_blank">Help To Grow Management Course</a><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)"> at Salford University's Sustainability Innovation Centre, Frost has utilised the program to strengthen </span><a href="https://www.greenbeanstudios.co.uk/" target="_blank">Green Bean Studios'</a><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)"> brand identity and advance our mission of "IP for Good." Our collaborative relationship with Dr. Ann Mulhaney and the Sustainable Innovation team continues to flourish.</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/shop.html' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/green-bean-studios-in-the-press_orig.png" alt="Green Bean Studios Team" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">We encourage fellow North West SMEs to explore the professional support and development opportunities offered by the </span><a href="https://sustainable-innovation.salford.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Salford University Sustainability Innovation Centre</a><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)"> and the Help To Grow Management Course.<br /><br />&#8203;&#8203;</span><strong style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">Connections:</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#127811;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7475860561264574464/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afs_normalized_company%3A10518171#"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Dr Ann Mulhaney</span></a></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#127811;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7475860561264574464/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afs_normalized_company%3A10518171#"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Help to Grow: Management Course</span></a></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#127811;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7475860561264574464/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afs_normalized_company%3A10518171#"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">The University of Salford</span></a></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&#127811;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7475860561264574464/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afs_normalized_company%3A10518171#"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI)</span></a></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Growth News for Green Bean Studios]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/team-growth-news-for-green-bean-studios]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/team-growth-news-for-green-bean-studios#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:30:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[News & Media]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.anitafrost.com/blog/team-growth-news-for-green-bean-studios</guid><description><![CDATA[Something wonderful is currently in development, and we look forward&#8203;to sharing more as we approach completion.&nbsp;         As a Manchester-based brand, we adapt to the evolving local economy while remaining dedicated to having fun and making a positive impact on children's lives. We are committed to supporting the future workforce by restoring play through fun learning and outdoor adventures.      Radio - PR - Shop - Brand        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">Something wonderful is currently in development, and we look forward<br />&#8203;to sharing more as we approach completion.&nbsp;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.anitafrost.com/bio.html' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/green-bean-studios-2023-team_orig.jpg" alt="Team Growth News for Green Bean Studios" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">As a Manchester-based brand, we adapt to the<a href="https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/economy/" target="_blank"> evolving local economy </a>while remaining dedicated to having fun and making a positive impact on children's lives. We are committed to supporting the future workforce by restoring play through fun learning and outdoor adventures.</span></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 50%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:50%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 50%;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="4"><a href="https://www.anitafrost.com/radio-and-podcast.html" target="_blank">Radio </a>- <a href="https://www.anitafrost.com/press.html" target="_blank">PR</a> - <a href="https://www.anitafrost.com/https://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/shop.html" target="_blank">Shop </a>- <a href="https://www.greenbeanstudios.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brand</a></font></strong></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.greenbeanstudios.co.uk/tv.html' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.anitafrost.com/uploads/2/6/6/7/26670130/award-2023-gbs_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>