Young entrepreneurs and their achievements certainly do grab the headlines, and this can mean that we often forget or disregard the potential and successes of ‘older’ entrepreneurs.
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, but the thought of it feels like a daunting journey into uncharted territory? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We see clients all the time with the exact same feelings - and luckily for you we have all the info and support...
With all the numerous costs associated with starting a new business, it’s understandable that you may question whether you can afford to pay yourself a salary. The truth is that you have to, you deserve it.
Marketing a business can be a challenge for any entrepreneur / business owner. It may not be something that you’re familiar with, it might not come naturally to you, or it could feel like a bit of a waste of time and money. Think about this though, if customers don’t...
Starting a business is a challenge, we all know that. Add in children and that challenge becomes even greater! The very fact that you are considering embarking on a self-employment journey, or you are already some way down that road is incredible and commendable - but it’s probably a tiny...
A business mentor is a seasoned professional who has already navigated the entrepreneurial landscape successfully. The years and experiences that they have under their belts gives them the knowledge and insight that you, as a budding entrepreneur may not yet have.
Now we’re sure that the idea of crunching numbers and ‘budgeting’ may not seem like the most exciting aspect of running a business,the truth is that a well-crafted water tight budget is the backbone of financial success.
The starting point of any good marketing plan is storytelling. Your business's journey is your story - so find it and then share share share it with the wider world !
Knowing how well your business is doing helps in numerous ways- expansion, applying for funding, taking on employees etc… Understanding both your turnover and profit is an especially useful way to see how you're doing- or what might just need some tweaking.