When I first launched my business, I didn’t have a clear concept of where I wanted my brand to go. All I knew what that I didn’t want to work for someone else, I wanted to run my own business. I wanted to be my own boss. Four years on and that’s exactly what […]

  Starting a business is a daunting task, especially if this is your first time doing so. But that shouldn’t hold you back or stop you from going for it because it could be the best thing you ever do. It might be your route to career freedom and future financial independence. But before you […]

  SME owners will know that the first year of business can be a tricky a one. After all, there is a lot to manage and get right, and there is often a great deal on the line as well. In fact, as an SME owner, it is likely that you will come across one, […]

  Think about how heavily you rely on technology at the minute. Don’t think about business, think about your personal life. It’s safe to say that most of us use technology every single hour of the day, and your working life is going to be no different. Every business is now functioning thanks to the […]

  In recent years, security has been becoming an increasingly large concern for businesses all over the world. With people out to get your data, resources, and even physical possessions, it’s critical that all companies work hard to keep themselves locked up. Thankfully, there are loads of tools out there to help you with this. […]

  When it comes to running a small  business, there’s a lot that you need to consider. One of the most stressful parts of running a business is also one of the most vital, and that is landing new customers. The whole process of attempting to get new customers is a little bit like dating […]

  When you’re running a business, it’s fair to assume that you’re going to want as high a volume of customers as possible. The more customers you have, the higher your profit, and the happier you are.   If you have looked for advice on attracting customers in the past, there’s a good chance that […]

  We’ve all heard the business saying that you’ve got to spend money to make money. That’s true, of course. Your company can’t grow and evolve unless you’re making investments that will improve it; hiring new members of staff, upgrading the resources you use, and so on. However, that doesn’t mean you should be reckless […]

  SMBs have to get their products and services out to the public without spending a fortune. Unlike major corporations, you don’t have the money to keep up with Amazon, eBay and H&M. What small businesses do have is innovation. A lack of money forces you to get creative and come up with new ways […]

  You might think that hiring an employee for your small business is nice and easy. After all, there are loads of people out there looking for work, how hard can it be to pick one and hire them? Soon enough you’ll have someone working for you, and they’ll help steer your business towards the […]

  There’s a common viewpoint that being a small business owner is constantly stressful and difficult. In many ways, this is entirely true! However, a lot of that stress can be caused by yourself and the way you run your company. If you learn how to become a great business owner, then you can remove […]

  Most of us are far too busy. We spend our lives rushing around, dropping kids off and heading to work. Before also trying to fit in keeping the house tidying, cooking everyone a meal that fits in the with ever-changing guidelines of what our families should be eating and going to the gym to […]

  Running your own business can be tough, whether it’s just you working from home or you have staff reporting to you in an office or shop. When you’re starting out, it can be an incredibly steep learning curve, coming to terms with your strengths and weaknesses as you desperately try to keep everything afloat […]

  The new year is a chance for everyone to make the most of a clean slate and a fresh way of thinking. As an entrepreneur; it’s the perfect opportunity to access your business and discover the areas that could be improved and upgraded for better success and further development. There’s no time like the […]

  Currently, my business is not at a stage where I would need to move its base out of my home. I have a dedicated office space complete with everything that I could possibly need to run my business successfully from the comfort of my own home. However, as my business grows and develops, that […]

  Everybody makes a New Year’s resolution in hopes to better their lifestyle (I know I will be), and the start of 2018 will be no different. However, a resolution that we often hear is people pledging themselves to a new gym regime in a bid to get in shape and become a healthier person. […]

  Tax season is fast approaching, which means that it’s time to start getting serious about tax. If this year is your first time calculating your own tax as a sole trader, it can be somewhat confusing and slightly stressful. I know how you feel – I remember when I first did my taxes and […]

  I am one of those #BossGirls – AKA a girl who starts her own business and works for herself – and I wouldn’t have it any other way. However, that being said, what I do sometimes find is that working from home has its pitfalls, such as putting your self-care on the back burner. […]

  For those of you that were waiting for the new iPhone 8 to bring something fresh to the table, you were probably sorely disappointed when Apple’s keynote revealed… not much of anything. In fact, most people mocked Apple for revealing not one, but two phones that released a little over a month apart. So […]

  Being a freelancer in this day and age is hard work. It requires a lot of dedication and motivation, but you also need to make sure that you are always at the top of your game when it comes to your chosen profession. The freelance world is extremely competitive, so it really pays to […]