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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…

TV Ads

Wednesday 23rd August 2023

The battle for TV advertisers  By Ross Flynn, Mobile Ecosystem Forum The television industry has changed greatly in recent years. Platforms have increased beyond what seemed impossible just twenty years ago. Audiences are ever more fragmented, and technology has changed the way advertising is bought and measured. And the changes show no sign of slowing….

Effective Network

Working the room at networking events By Nishtha Chugh, Toastmasters International   Over the millennia human beings have needed to make an impression on others and become part of a group.  In pre-historic times it was an essential survival strategy to avoid being eaten by a predator or to be protected from other equally dangerous threats.  Today we need…

Waste

Sunday 13th August 2023

What happens to waste produced by businesses? Every day businesses around the world produce a significant amount of waste. From paper and packaging to electronics and industrial chemicals, the waste generated by companies can have a big impact on the environment and human health.  As responsible citizens, it’s important to understand what happens to this…

IoT

The Internet of Things is transforming our daily lives By Nassia Skoulikariti, Director of IoT Programmes, Mobile Ecosystem Forum The Internet of Things is rapidly revolutionising the daily life of the average consumer, paving the way for a more connected and efficient world. It’s not just about convenience or entertainment. It is about real-world solutions that make…

Your Property Business

Thursday 3rd August 2023

Is property development the perfect business for you? By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO    Most people are happy with a regular pay cheque, reliable hours, five weeks annual leave, and a decent pension. But there are many who would like to let loose their inner entrepreneur, and last year, over 750,000 new companies…