SME. It may only be three letters, but what it represents is the beating heart of the British economy and the hopes and dreams of millions of individuals and families. We recently conducted a piece of research taking a look at how SMEs were faring post pandemic. To...
Confidence is key. Fake it till you make it. We’ve all heard the positive affirmations that are designed to propel us headlong into success and glory. And yes, a positive attitude and a bit of resilience combined with allowing our brain to rehearse a way of...
‘I’m as proud of what we don’t do as I am of what we do.’ Steve Jobs Sometimes it’s just as important to know what we don’t or can’t do as it is to know the opposite. If we don’t recognise our limits then we run the risk of taking on things outside our area of...
Many of us are familiar with Occam’s Razor: the principle that suggests that when there is more than one explanation for something, the one with the fewest assumptions is more likely to be accurate. Basically - keep it simple. But perhaps many of us are less...
There can be little doubt that the coronavirus has had a huge impact on businesses and individuals, causing significant disruption and uncertainty. For many start-ups, a consequence of this has been that the careful planning, content, and execution of their...
Clearly, you cannot start and run a business without making decisions. The problem is that strategic errors caused by making the wrong decision can be highly problematic. Obviously, this is not always the case. Minor errors that are seen quickly and easily...
Don’t miss this opportunity for your business and for yourself! Never has there been a more opportune time to make clear your message to the world. Purpose led businesses can really create a presence in the business world following the huge gap caused by COVID...
Whether you’ve just begun your entrepreneurship journey or have been in the game for years, a reminder of some of the key lessons is always useful. Here are three you should always keep in mind: Teamwork – learning from everyone For all small to medium businesses,...
Starting a new business as a fresh entrepreneur can be very daunting. Everyone will give you’re all kinds of advice – some may encourage you to pursue your dreams while others may warn you to hold back. All the contradicting talk can serve to drive you into a...
If you think that dealing with customers should be outsourced or managed by lower level employees, you should think again. Customer service is more important than you think. Below you will find a few reasons why: The Customer Is Always Right. But You Need To...