In this week's guest blog, we are delighted to share this piece by Emma Truran from EMT Accountancy. In it, Emma shares the importance both of outsourcing as a small business owner, and also the value to be gained from a great accountant! Thanks so much Emma, for...

Did you know that the majority of British adults would like to start their own business? If you're one of them, perhaps you're lucky in that you already know what your dream business is. But if you don't, don't worry! The business idea itself doesn't necessarily have...

Photo Credit: Maidenhead Gift Emporium Over the last few weeks, we've been talking a lot on this blog about the support that's available to small business owners. Examples have included support networks, how to alleviate feelings of loneliness and how to look after...

It's a perennial question isn't it? Where can I get support for my business? Especially when you're just starting out, it's easy to think that you have to do everything on your own. That people won't be interested in a fledgling business like yours. Like everything is...

We all like to feel special. There's no denying that. And that's exactly why it's so important to show your customers that you care. Theres no denying that we all hope that our customers know we care about them. But more often than not, in reality it becomes all too...

As small business owners, there's so much to think about. It's easy to pour all of your energies into promoting your business. That's where the money is after all. But it's just as important to build your brand and reputation as a business owner. People need to know...

Today we are very happy to share this super-useful guest blog on improving your website content from the brilliant Lucinda Smith - a writer and copywriter. You can find out more about her work here. *******************************************************************...

Recently I've been thinking a lot about words. Some people say that I'm pretty good with them. I certainly have a greater affinity to words than I do to images. But how you use words is crucial in business. Content is king - we all know that - whether that be on...

Let me ask you a question - as a small business owner, do you ever wish you had a 'team'? People to brainstorm with? Seek feedback and advice from? Perhaps people to hold you accountable and make sure you actually do get things done? If this sounds like you, it's...

Let's face it. Lockdown has been, and continues to be, a rollercoaster. We have all been trying to cope with a new way of life and a new way of working, plus all of the emotions that come with it, whilst doing our best to keep our businesses going. But with the...