It’s difficult to run a business by yourself. Who do you talk to? Who helps you plan for the long term? Who holds you to account? It can sometimes feel lonely, and a burden – and that’s not what you got into business for. That’s why many business owners bring in a...
Thinking of starting your own business? It’s a fantastic opportunity to do something you love, fill a gap in the market and take control of your own working life. It can be hard work, but incredibly rewarding, and if you start off on the right foot, you could be...
Many new business owners choose to set up a limited company rather than as a sole trader or a partnership. There are several advantages to being a limited company, including being able to keep your personal finances separate from business finances. Our virtual...
Some new businesses choose to set up as a limited partnership. This is a legal entity where partners – either limited partners or general partners – are formally involved in the new enterprise. In simple terms, limited partners are usually investors only, and general...
Now that the GDPR has been implemented and the 25th May deadline has passed, you’ll have noticed a lot less chatter about it online and in your inbox. But it’s more than likely that you are still working on fully understanding what it means for you and your business....
If you’re well-prepared, networking is an excellent way to build lasting business relationships and get new business into your sales pipeline. But going to the networking event is only part of the deal. The work is in what you do afterwards, which is where outsourced...
It’s important that businesses of all sizes look at ways to reduce their impact on the climate. A recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 revealed that 90% of small businesses have yet to put in place any targets to reduce emissions....
Businesses are time-consuming things. They eat up all the hours in the day and, if you’re a solo entrepreneur, you’ll find that you can be closing your first sale one minute and trying to file your paperwork the next. And so, to make sure you’re heading in the right...
As a financial advisor, you’ll spend most of your time meeting clients, doing research into the best recommendations for their needs, and managing your own development, qualifications and regulatory requirements. That doesn’t really leave time for the day-to-day...
A business plan is essential for all businesses of all sizes. It sets out a range of critical information, including financial projections, leadership team experience, competitor analysis and market information. Businesses use this document to raise money, to devise...