Meet the team: Jamie Lee
Tree Shepherd is more than the founders we support. It’s the people behind the scenes who make that support possible, and this month we’re turning the spotlight on them.
Meet the team: April Collins
Behind every business we support, there’s a team of people making it happen. This summer, we’re running a series of
Why your credit score matters for your business, and what you can actually do about it
Most founders think about credit scores when a lender turns them down, not before. By then, the score has already
The new rules for reporting your self-employed income
If you run your own business, HMRC is changing how you tell them what you earn. It’s called Making Tax
Access to finance in 2026: what’s changed, and where to turn
Ask a founder in Tulse Hill or Surrey Quays how they’re funding growth this year, and you won’t get a
Season’s greetings from all of us at Tree Shepherd
To everyone we’ve worked with, supported, or been supported by throughout 2025, thank you. It’s been a full year, and we’re incredibly grateful to be part of such a thoughtful, resilient and generous community.
Why You Need More Than a CV: Building a Hybrid Business Plan
If you’re aiming to grow your business or secure premises, a standard CV or business plan isn’t enough anymore. Today’s funders and developers want one clear, compelling document that tells them who you are, what your community impact is, and why your project will thrive.
Staying on the Right Side of the Law: A Simple Legal Checklist for Small Businesses
Starting a business in the UK is exciting, but let’s be honest, the legal side can feel confusing, especially if
Creative professionals and entrepreneurs: Balancing creativity and commercial reality.
Creatives see the world differently. Whether you are an artist, designer, musician, or innovator, turning your passion into a creative job and/or a sustainable business requires balancing the boundless world of ideas with the structured demands of commerce.
International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Women Entrepreneurs
This International Women’s Day (IWD), the theme is #AccelerateAction—a call for faster, bolder, and more meaningful progress toward gender equality.