Legal & compliance
Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital
As a small business owner, you’ve probably already heard about HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative which is due to start coming into force at the beginning of next month. However,…
By Dom Stapleton 22 March, 2019
Marketing & sales
How to take your online store to the next level
E-commerce is one the fastest growing sectors in the world. And considering how simple it is to set-up your own online store, that’s no surprise at all. But if you…
By Dom Stapleton 20 March, 2019
Finance & cash flow
How to improve your business credit score
Credit: InvestmentZen. Before a lender will let you borrow money for your business, they’ll want to make sure it’s likely you’ll be able to pay them back. They do this…
By Dom Stapleton 15 March, 2019
Legal & compliance
A guide to choosing a legal structure for your small business
One of the most important decisions you can make when you’re starting your small business is deciding what legal structure it will take. The structure you choose has an important…
By Dom Stapleton 07 March, 2019
Marketing & sales
How to start an online store in 9 easy steps
The internet has completely revolutionised the way we shop. Back in the day, your only options were to browse the shops on the high street or leaf through a catalogue.…
By Dom Stapleton 06 March, 2019
Finance & cash flow
What if you can’t pay your business loan back?
Most responsible lenders will do their best to make sure they only loan money to businesses who are likely to be able to afford the repayments. They do this by…
By Dom Stapleton 28 February, 2019
Staff & recruitment
Employing staff for the first time: 6 things you need to consider
Your business is growing and the future’s looking good. To help with the extra work and make sure that growth continues, you decide to employ one or two members of…
By Dom Stapleton 25 February, 2019
Staff & recruitment
Will a four-day work week become the norm?
It’s no wonder I started writing this post on a Monday morning. The weekend always seems to go far too quickly. You clock off on Friday afternoon and before you…
By Dom Stapleton 21 February, 2019
Marketing & sales
Thought leadership: What is it and how can it help your small business?
You’ve probably heard the term “thought leadership” knocking around quite a bit the last decade or so. To a certain extent, it’s a typical piece of business jargon - one…
By Dom Stapleton 11 February, 2019
Marketing & sales
SEO guide for small businesses: How to get started
Your business is nothing without customers. Whether you’re running a restaurant, a beauty salon or a garage, you need to make sure people can actually find your business online. Social…
By Dom Stapleton 07 February, 2019
