Black Tomato has established itself as a travel disrupter by offering extreme, distinct experiences tailor-made for high-earning clients. Now, it’s taking personalisation to the next level with Blink, which lets people design their own luxury camping trip – one that the brand will never recreate.

With time in short supply, people want to spend it in the best way – and that often doesn’t involve doing household chores. Canvas8 spoke with Ashley Whillans, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, to learn why outsourcing certain tasks leads to greater happiness.

The number of people using messaging apps is set to hit two billion by 2018, so it’s no wonder brands want to get in on the action. Major tech players are touting chatbots as the next big thing, but can they really revolutionise online interactions, or are they just part of an industry-driven pipe dream?

Although 64% of Americans say that money is a source of stress, the perception of banks as greedy and uncaring makes it difficult for them to connect with customers who could use their support. So, how can the sector as a whole help those who are prone to spending more than they can save?