It’s Valentine’s Day and love is unashamedly in the air. But what if everything is not as rosy as it seems? In truth, all relationships can be tricky at times but even more so when your livelihood depends on it. As a business owner, you may spend as much time (if not more) with your […]
When we’re in school, we see it as the only route forward, the only way to thrive. Whilst education is of course important, it is not the only piece of the puzzle to unlocking success. We look at people such as Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and more who all […]
“If your team doesn’t know what good looks like, then it’s unlikely they are going to achieve it.” COMMENTS made by one of the country’s most influential business experts towards the end of last year put the issue of leadership firmly in the spotlight. Anne Francke, the chief executive of the CMI, told the Financial […]
Welcome to our exciting new series, “So You Want to Be a CEO,” where each month, I will delve into the world of business leadership and scaling enterprises. Join me this insightful journey as I share my experience in business success. Handpick Your Team Wisely The most important asset to any business is its people. […]
HMRC aren’t known for their Christmas spirit, but there is one area where some taxpayers can benefit from a little cashflow bonus if they act now. Stefanie Tremain, from eading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, said: “Most people are aware that the normal filing deadline for a Self-Assessment tax return (and to make any […]
After another year of increasing costs and continued supply chain issues, businesses have become accustomed to operating in an ever-changing economic landscape. While many are looking ahead to the fresh opportunity that a new year brings, business growth may be harder to find in 2024. Instead, with elevated interest rates and higher energy prices on […]
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act was passed in late October after years of public consultation on tackling economic crime, spurred on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Act contains measures to stop criminals forming companies in the UK and using them for illegal purposes. It also gives new powers to Companies House […]
With Shakin’ Stevens back on our radios for the first time in 12 months, and a shipment of mince pies large enough to feed a small army having arrived at your local supermarket, it’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas wherever you go. The festive period’s arrival portends many things – the absolute […]
As 2023 draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s a natural time for reflection on both our achievements and unfulfilled aspirations. The transformative impact of the post-COVID work landscape is evident as a substantial portion of the workforce continues to navigate a hybrid work model. The shift towards this […]
What do the terms ‘malware’ and ‘ransomware’ mean to you? Probably not very much given that they sound more like plot lines from an Ian Flemming novel rather than very real threats to the stability and viability of our businesses. However, they are likely to become as familiar to small business owners as ‘profit’ and […]