Kindness

Friday 6th October 2023

Its the little things that matter Why not spend time today thinking about doing little things that make others feel good. Small Random Acts of Kindness can make a big difference . Whether it’s as simple as a compliment or a friendly smile to that person you passed on the street, to a server in…

Driving Carbon

Sunday 1st October 2023

How to reduce your carbon emissions whilst driving Driving has become an essential part of daily life for many of us, but for those without an electric vehicle, it also contributes to carbon emissions and global warming. In fact, the transport sector is responsible for a staggering 24% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, so it’s…

Art of Presentations

Thursday 28th September 2023

Tips for Successfully Mastering the Art of Great Presentations By Nick Ronald, Toastmasters International  In our interconnected world, fast-paced world the ability to deliver a great presentation is a valuable skill that can set you apart in many professional and personal situations. Whether you are presenting a new business idea, sharing research findings, pitching a…

Retirement

Saturday 23rd September 2023

5 Steps to Early Retirement For some people, early retirement is a choice. For others, it’s a necessity. Regardless of which group you fall into, there are some steps you can take to help make early retirement a reality and live the life you dream about. 1. Know your goals Before you know exactly how…

Growing

Monday 18th September 2023

Growing Your Business Without Borrowing   Taking out a business loan may be your first plan of action for financing business growth. But there are excellent reasons to consider other options for finding capital to expand your business. For one, it can be very difficult for a small business to secure financing, especially in the…

Lightbulb

Monday 11th September 2023

The five questions every new business owner should ask themselves We all know that starting a new business is a test of nerve, energy and resilience. But does it have to be? What if there was a way to focus on what we really want to achieve – not just in business but in life…

T Levels

Saturday 9th September 2023

T Levels are a new qualification for students aged 16 to 19 who’ve finished their GCSEs. They are designed by employers for employers and include a 45-day industry placement that gives you early access to the brightest talent entering your market. Explore the benefits of getting involved To support employers in offering high-quality T Level…

Why Coworking

Considering a coworking space for you and your team? Here are some of the benefits of joining one. In recent years, coworking has gained popularity as an alternative to working in coffee shops and home offices. Coworking spaces provide positive work environments that allow workers to share resources, services, and facilities. Studies show that coworking…

Development Profit

Thursday 7th September 2023

Boosting small-scale property development profits by thinking about sales first By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO    Property development comes in many flavours. For me, the tastiest is one step up from a flip or refurb: small-scale property development (perhaps converting a commercial building into residential flats). Profits can be significant, and to get…

Personal Debt

6 Tips for paying down personal debt   2023 is expensive. The cost of living is higher than ever, interest rates keep rising, and it keeps getting harder to stay afloat, let alone get ahead. As a result, carrying debt has become commonplace. But, with the challenges of the past few years, many of us…

Work Carbon

Wednesday 6th September 2023

How to reduce carbon emissions at work Climate change is one of the most important topics of the century. We’re all trying to lower our carbon emissions so as to slow down the negative impacts we have on our planet. There are plenty of things individuals can do to be greener. But what about businesses?…

Overheads

Thursday 31st August 2023

7 Ways to trim your overhead costs   Every small business owner knows how challenging it is to cut down expenses without somehow compromising quality. Regardless of the nature of your business, the first step to reducing your overhead costs is to take the time to go through every single expense you have. Next, assess…

Holding Out

What is holding out and why is it important for the Paralegal sector to avoid it? By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP), If your business has a legal issue, the chances are that your first thought is to turn to a solicitor. But solicitors can be expensive, charging upwards of £200…

Lifestyle

Sunday 27th August 2023

Income that allows the lifestyle you want    Do you have the income that allows you to live the lifestyle you want? And are you able to have the lifestyle you want and still run your business? Two simple but vital questions that every business owner should be asked.   Because when it gets down…

Resilient

Building a stronger, more resilient business   Inflation is still higher in the UK than in many other rich nations so interest rates may yet stay higher for longer. So how do you give your business the best possible chance of getting through the next couple of years – and even becoming stronger? As a…