Architecture is a high-pressure environment. There are clients to keep happy, deadlines to meet and project partners to work alongside. Particularly important for an architect practice is to ensure you are following the RIBA Plan of Work guidelines. Keeping on top of...
Are entrepreneurs born or made? In reality, successful business people contribute to their own success through hard work, a thirst to learn, a desire to succeed and surrounding themselves with people who have the skills to make their ideas come to life. So, in order...
The world of work is changing – many people are choosing to manage their work-life balance by starting their own business. And this is great thing to do – it gives you more control over your hours, your clients and the type of work you do. And it means you can...
Websites are indispensable assets for small businesses seeking to make the most of their online presence. However, many business owners overlook the critical role of ongoing maintenance in keeping their sites effective and efficient. This blog explores the benefits of...
We’ve done a lot of networking – it’s a great way to meet new business contacts, get to know the local business community and get the message about your business across – whether you’re a builder, accountant, marketer or full time virtual assistant. Help on how to...
Organisation is key to business growth. It helps to reduce margins, improve customer service and increase sales. An organised approach to task and time management can put your business in a great position to move forward, and will free up your own time to concentrate...
There’s a mountain of things to consider when you start a new business, and one of them is a new business name. Search experts, branding consultants, marketers and strategists all know that a poorly chosen name can spell disaster for your business – but take the time...
What makes a successful small business? Of course, it’s a combination of things, but one of the most surprising is attitude. Think success and you’re more likely to have success. That’s the essence of a growth mindset – not a buzzword, but a defined way of thinking –...
One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is getting your name out there amongst your potential customers. If your customers are likely to be local to you, there are plenty of ways you can let people know you’re there, using local events, networking,...
An increasing number of people are running their own micro business from home. A recent report estimated that nearly 14% of the UK workforce is home based – more than four million people – and that more would like the flexibility and control that running their own...