Working in a coffee shop, café or pub has a definite appeal for many freelancers. It provides a change of scenery, auditory and visual stimulation, some level of human interaction and somewhere to grab food or a drink whenever you ...
The uncertainty and confusion surrounding Brexit continues to grow at a rapid rate and with it, so does the likelihood of a no deal, or hard Brexit. With no sign of better news on the horizon, businesses are being forced ...
Business bank accounts, company cards, accountants and jazzy bookkeeping software – stuff only the big shots have right? Nope. As a freelancer working solo it’s a common misconception that all those things are for ‘proper businesses’ – the kind of ...
The relentless digital age, infinite funding allocations from venture capital, and unrealistic ideals, set by self-made doyens such as Mark Zuckerberg, Will Shu and Brian Chesky are engendering STEM entrepreneurs and new business owners to struggle more than you think. ...
The Market Research Society (MRS) has launched a new website for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to show them the value of market research for smaller companies and provide them with support and expert advice when getting started. ...
Stats are falling all around me, not engaging isn’t fun 🎵 Spending storms such as Christmas and Black Friday are colossal events for brick-and-mortar stores whom anxiously begin preparations months ahead. Incurring a huge pressure on businesses to make sales, ...
A report by recruiting firm Robert Half has revealed that 82% of SMEs are struggling to find employees with the skills they require and are being forced to offer higher wages because of it. ...
Negotiations can be one of the most challenging parts of owning your own business, no matter what the nature of the discussion, so we’ve put together a few pieces of advice to help you stand your ground. ...
Pricing can be an imposing challenge. For the small business, the omnichannel nature of retail today makes this an even harder and increasingly competitive minefield. ...
If you’re thinking about expanding your business and selling abroad, congratulations! But unless you’re prepared, this is an area where it’s easy to make mistakes (and costly ones, at that). ...