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Tanesha Austen's Secrets to Marketing Success

Tanesha Austen's Secrets to Marketing Success

Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! We have an extraordinary episode for you today, packed with motivation and insightful stories. Our special guest, the phenomenal Tanesha from Armchair Marketing...

Ozzy Ozzy
Legal & Financial
What to look for in an accountant: an eight-step guide

What to look for in an accountant: an eight-step guide

If your business is growing, you’ve registered your company, you’re a sole trader, or you’re hiring more staff, it might be time to hire an accountant. Accountants are there to help with...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
How to stand out when selling B2B: a nine-step guide

How to stand out when selling B2B: a nine-step guide

Your business is growing and you’ve seen some success, but you want to stand out from the crowd when selling B2B. According to gov.uk, there were 222,068 new incorporations in the UK between...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
How to leverage AI tools for SMEs

How to leverage AI tools for SMEs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly present in our day-to-day lives. We use it subconsciously to assist in even the smallest of tasks – from facial ID on our phones to voice...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
Three steps to opening a vape store

Three steps to opening a vape store

So, smoking is out and vaping is very much in. You’re considering opening a vape store – but is the market too saturated? Could this really be a lucrative venture? Vapes or e-cigarettes have...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Management & Wellbeing
Eight ways to cope with loneliness as an entrepreneur

Eight ways to cope with loneliness as an entrepreneur

Starting a business always seems like a great idea at the time. You may even be enjoying its success as we speak – but you can’t seem to shake off that familiar feeling of loneliness. It’s...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
Building a website in 2023: top tips and tools

Building a website in 2023: top tips and tools

You think you've got a killer business idea. Your product and service is solid, the business plan is bullet-proof, and you may even have some investors on board – but have you got your website...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
How to identify your target market

How to identify your target market

As with many budding entrepreneurs, you may have a business idea to revolutionise your sector. But do you really know your target market? Whilst your product might be pristine, you may not have...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Management & Wellbeing
Moving abroad with work in five steps

Moving abroad with work in five steps

Things are starting to feel stagnant at work. Your office is a little stuffy and you’re tired of seeing the same faces every day. Last year, over 4.5 million UK residents considered packing up...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
How to start a business with no money in 2023: A six-step guide

How to start a business with no money in 2023: A six-step guide

Building a startup with stashes of cash isn’t the reality for most of us. Whilst our business ideas are abundant, many fail to see the light of day due to funding worries. However, with enough...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
How to start a painting and decorating business in the UK in 2023

How to start a painting and decorating business in the UK in 2023

Launching a decorating business is relatively inexpensive compared to other trades and can be extremely rewarding. Here’s how you can get started. Decorating has consistently been one of the most...

Dan Hobson Dan Hobson
Starting Up
Starting a self-storage business in six steps

Starting a self-storage business in six steps

Whilst the cost of living crisis may be tightening its grip over our spending sprees, it’s undeniable that as a nation, we own a lot of stuff. This, alongside the post-pandemic rise of ecommerce...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
Starting a convenience store: the pros and cons

Starting a convenience store: the pros and cons

Are you moving to a new location ready to become the resident convenience connoisseur? Perhaps you’re chasing a budding business opportunity to be the next one-stop-shop on the corner. Swept with...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
The Pros and Cons of Being a Business Owner

The Pros and Cons of Being a Business Owner

Starting your own business is a dream for many people, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons before taking the plunge. Here is a look at some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
How to pitch your product in shops and cafes

How to pitch your product in shops and cafes

Are you all set to take the shop and cafe industry by storm? Maybe you’ve sent a few emails and made some phone calls, but it’s all gone a little quiet. Ambitious plans to expand your client list...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Starting Up
How to identify your target market

How to identify your target market

As with many budding entrepreneurs, you may have a business idea to revolutionise your sector. But do you really know your target market? Whilst your product might be pristine, you may not have...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
Social media marketing for your small business - is it worth it?

Social media marketing for your small business - is it worth it?

Social media marketing has done wonders for companies across the globe - but is it right for your business? With the seemingly-unending rise of platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it’s no...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
News
Tuffnells administration: what does it mean for business owners?

Tuffnells administration: what does it mean for business owners?

On 13th June 2023, B2B delivery giant Tuffnells announced it was going into administration, making mass redundancies and leaving many business owners floundering with no one to deliver their...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Legal & Financial
How can a 16-year-old get a business bank account?

How can a 16-year-old get a business bank account?

So, you’re a young entrepreneur with a solid business plan. Your idea has piqued the interest of your peers and sights are set on seeing your startup soar. But, you want to open a business bank...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
Opening a dessert shop in five sweet steps

Opening a dessert shop in five sweet steps

Got a sweet tooth? Let’s face it, tasty treats make life a little brighter. Whether it’s a classic sundae or an old school iced bun, the dessert market has a grip on the nation's gut, with the...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow

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