Small Business Advice

There are many benefits to life as a freelance graphic designer.  You get to work on your own terms, on a schedule that suits you, and claim better pay for your projects than if you were to operate through an agency.

Times are tough for many UK companies, not least because rising energy costs are leaving many of us with eye-watering gas and electricity bills. Although the government has brought in temporary support to see organisations through the next few months, the onus is still on us, as business owners, to do everything we can.

If you’re planning to launch your own business, there’s no harm in asking for help. There are hundreds of government-run grants available to British entrepreneurs who want to lower their start-up costs, invest in innovation, and achieve much faster growth. 

You’ve set up your company, you’ve got a great team on board with your venture, and you’re ready to hit the ground running. But have you considered how you’re going to keep your IT setup secure? In today’s increasingly digital world, IT security should be at the forefront of every entrepreneur’s mind. 

Starting a small business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour, but it also requires careful planning and a strong strategy to achieve success. As a small business owner, it’s important to set your business up for success from the very beginning.  Here are a few tips to help you get started:

In recent years, co-working spaces have become increasingly popular among professionals seeking a flexible and collaborative work environment.  A co-working space is a shared workspace where individuals from different companies and industries work alongside each other.  If you are a smaller company, or just yourself, you may want to consider a co-working space.  Here are […]

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms out there. With over 30 million daily users and a hyper-curated user algorithm, it’s a great place to promote your small business.  However, getting started on TikTok can be daunting, especially if you’re not familiar with the platform or any social media. In this blog […]

 Small and medium businesses account for 99.9% of the UK’s business population, they are the backbone of the UK economy. With advances in digital technology, global connectivity and a changing consumer consciousness, there has never been a better suited time to start your business.  If you’re a wannabe future entrepreneur and need that […]

What is a virtual office? If you’re in the process of starting your own business, you’ll soon need to think about where you want to be located. Traditionally, as a new company owner, you will look to rent an office in the area you want to serve. But this can be a costly option, especially […]