Manchester’s Green Bean Studios enters next phase national partnership successesWe are pleased to announce that we are entering our next phase of growth following record sales 📈💚and successful national partnerships. 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.  Despite these barriers and industry noise, Green Bean and the team led by founder Anita Frost continue to make a profound impact on children's lives 🍃 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. 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 💚 🪁 . Official Press Releases: Is in the link below 🎬 About Manchester Prolific North eCommerce News - United Kingdom 
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Entrepreneur 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.  We are thrilled to highlight the resulting feature, "How to turn local relationships into loyalty, advocacy, and long-term growth," available on the Help To Grow Management Alumni page. Feature Includes: 📌 Show up and build real relationships 📌 Create value, not just visibility 📌 Turn customers into ambassadors 📌 Build networks that sustain growth  As a graduate of the Help To Grow Management Course at Salford University's Sustainability Innovation Centre, Frost has utilised the program to strengthen Green Bean Studios' 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.  We encourage fellow North West SMEs to explore the professional support and development opportunities offered by the Salford University Sustainability Innovation Centre and the Help To Grow Management Course.
Connections: 🍃 Dr Ann Mulhaney 🍃 Help to Grow: Management Course 🍃 The University of Salford 🍃 Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) Ranges designed to foster school readiness and improved concentrationFounded by multi-award-winning entrepreneur Anita Frost, who brings over 25 years of child development expertise, the collection is centred around the lovable household friend, Green Bean. This brand is dedicated to inspiring children to play, learn, and embark on exciting adventures while matching their specific developmental interests.  Children today face numerous distractions that can hinder their focus and self-confidence. The Green Bean collection addresses this by offering wholesome children's books, toys, and outdoor ranges designed to foster school readiness and improved concentration. Photo - Anita Frost Entrepreneur & Multi-Award Winning Author!  The Green Bean collection is thoughtfully organised into three developmental bundles to support your child's journey:
Start your Green Bean adventure today! Whether you are looking for seasonal seeds for the garden or engaging magazines for older children, our team is here to help you find the perfect resources to enhance your child's play and learning.  Where to Find the Collection
If you are in the Manchester or Stretford area, you can explore the Green Bean collection at several local retailers:
Observing Significant Trends in Book Publishing, Particularly for ChildrenIn 2026, we are observing significant trends in book publishing, particularly for children, spanning picture books to longer stories. We also explore the work of children's author and entrepreneur, Anita Frost, known for her Green Bean book series aimed at babies and preschoolers. Her work extends to adventure storytelling through children's magazines, some of which include free gifts like seeds and stickers, promoting an adventurous learning experience that connects reading with the outdoors. Over the years, the children's book market has diversified with many genres. While established authors like Julia Donaldson, with classics like The Gruffalo and its extensions, offer wholesome, engaging stories, there's a growing concern about a surge of quickly produced books. These fast-spin books can be misleadingly perceived as quality literature but may actually hinder a child's development.  The issue is that children are increasingly struggling with focus and concentration. This is largely attributed to the widespread use of apps, phones, and tablets, devices that mesmerise children in various settings—from the car to the supermarket, and even while parents are busy at home. When children put down this technology and attempt to pick up a book, they often find it challenging and overwhelming to concentrate on a full page of words, preferring their screens. Therefore, the availability of certain key books, found in major retailers like Waterstones and independent book and toy shops, is vital. These books are designed to help children return to the fundamental love of reading and, in doing so, support the improvement of their focusing skills.  Top Books for Enhancing Storytelling Focus
 The popular Gruffalo series is set to release its third book, Gruffalo Granny, a new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Scheduled for release on September 10, 2026, the story introduces the new character, Granny, who visits the Gruffalo family. Familiar characters from the deep dark wood, including Fox, Snake, and Owl, are also featured.
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Melissa Brannlund is the features writer and editor, for author Anita Frost.
www.anitafrost.com Look out for latest articles on Anita Frost's author website, where we talk about topics including: Business, TV, Music, Media, Publishing and Child development, along with author news and events, and giving back to communities. To book Anita Frost for your event call 0161 524 3778 or book online
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Margaret and Anita discuss some of the lessons learnt from "no-tech" days for early-years children.
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