We Brits love a cuppa, and with tea industry revenue estimated to amount to £2.1 billion by 2025, opening a tea room could become quite the lucrative venture. Do scones and clotted cream consume...
Amalie Smith
Prior to the pandemic, one in eight people worked from home. But in recent years, up to 40% of us work from home each week. Whilst road rage on the daily commute may be a thing of the past for...
ChrisGoodfellow
Ex-Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis – creator of one of the UK’s leading small business initiatives, Small Business Sunday – has teamed up with NatWest to host a roundtable event in London on...
Amalie Smith
Many of us have been in the position where you put everything into your job but failed to prioritise your wellbeing. Perhaps you experienced burnout and extreme stress, and came to realise that to...
ChrisGoodfellow
Investing in paid ads can have many benefits, if used correctly. Not only can they boost your reach by advertising new content to existing customers, but you are able to expand far beyond your...
ChrisGoodfellow
You might be familiar with the marketing and search engine optimisation capabilities of Google Analytics. It is a tool to measure, trace and track how your website is performing. Through...
ChrisGoodfellow
Comprising 5% of the UK workforce, cleaning services are a continued necessity in homes and commercial spaces. From a sparkling side hustle to a fully-fledged franchise, starting a cleaning...
ChrisGoodfellow
Whether you have an established company and are looking to expand, or you're new to the industry and want to invest in a successful business, franchising can be a lucrative venture for both the...
Amalie Smith
Making the decision to leave your business can be a daunting leap. This is why it’s important to consider your exit strategy before you’ve even begun. We’ve all been there. You’re thinking of...
ChrisGoodfellow
Insuring your business is essential to protect you against costly bills, hefty fines, disqualification and even jail time. But choosing the right policy can be daunting. In the UK, insurers pay...
Dan Hobson
Is your business losing customers? Here are some strategies to improve customer retention – and what to do if you lose them. Research suggests that finding a new customer is five to 25 times...
Dan Hobson
Does your business have a great career opportunity but is struggling to find staff? Learn how to tweak your strategy and hire in a tight labour market. Taking on new employees is a headache for...
Dan Hobson
The King’s coronation is expected to give the UK economy a much-needed boost, presenting an exciting opportunity for small businesses to leverage the event for extra sales. Royal events and...
ChrisGoodfellow
As humans, we are wired to want to be right. We want to make the best decisions, be seen as the expert, and have the answers to all the questions. However, when it comes to running a successful...
Ozzy
The appetite for sandwich shops has seen the UK food to-go market valued at £22.2 billion in 2023. With ‘shop local’ initiatives on the rise and consumers hunting for their next foodie fix...
ChrisGoodfellow
Selling on Amazon can introduce your business to a vast global marketplace. But with fees and strict rules to follow – is it right for your business? Amazon is the undisputed king of online...
Dan Hobson
Hiring a skip can be costly, and when demand is high it can be difficult to get hold of one. This is classic supply and demand economics, but why is it so expensive to hire a skip and is the skip...
Amalie Smith
The journey to launching your own startup can be a lonely one. This is why many people opt for sharing their journey with a business partner – but the process of finding the perfect one can be...
ChrisGoodfellow
An important step for many small businesses is to secure investment from an investor. But how can you make sure you’ve found the right one? Getting someone interested in your business is one...
ChrisGoodfellow
Getting ready to sell your business? Make the process as smooth as possible by following these 11 steps. Whether it’s to retire or try something new, most founders will eventually arrive at the...
Dan Hobson
