Tabono Blog
How to create a business forecast
Have you ever wondered how to create a business forecast? You'll have heard the term, I'm sure, and it might even be something that you're aware you probably should have. But perhaps the idea of forecasting is a little daunting? Perhaps you don't know where to start?...
How to define success when you run a business
Success. We may not all have aspirations to become multi-millionaires, or run our businesses from tropical islands in the style of Richard Branson, but success is something that we all aspire to, in one way or another. But how do we know when we've achieved it? At...
Why are values important in business?
When we first start out in business, we think about things like the service or product that we're going to offer. We plan out marketing strategies and pricing structures. We think about customer service and business goals. But we don't always stop to think about our...
Tips for Applying for Business Grants
I've been in the business of writing funding applications - mostly to Innovate UK - for 15 years, the last five of which on a consultancy basis. I love this kind of work, as it has allowed me to get to know so many industries, from cutting edge tech industries, to...
Investing in your business: what’s stopping you?
We would all love to grow our businesses whilst retaining all of our profits. Have things grow organically but successfully. Be able to do everything ourselves. You get the idea. Your product or service will be so good that you'll be able to rely on word of mouth for...
3 reasons why you should work with a business coach
When you first think about it, investing in something like business coaching can seem like a huge, risky, and expensive deal. You may not have a prior relationship with the person. They may charge what seems like a large amount, and do so with no guarantee of return....
Why should you invest in your business?
When you run a micro-business, and/or when you're very early on in your entrepreneurial journey, our instinct can easily be to keep as much cash in our bank accounts as possible. We don't quite know what our tax bill is going to look like. We want to save for a rainy...
The Four Cs: What makes Tabono tick
When Chloe and I first start working with new clients at We Are Tabono, we always go back to basics. For example, what is their vision for their business? And their goals for 1, 3, and 5 years from now. Have they even thought that far ahead?What's their motivation,...
A brand strategy day
We are always advising our clients to take time out of their businesses to work on them, rather than just in them. Time out to review their business plan. A regular check on their finances. Or sometimes just an opportunity to think about the bigger picture, rather...
What do you need to start a business?
Did you know that you don't have to have an established business to work with us? Many of our clients are established, and are looking for our support to grow, but an increasing number are very early in their business journey. Sometimes they are even just exploring...