Could post-lockdown recession see a UK self-employed boom
Starting a business during an economic downturn may be daunting - but it can be done!
Taking Back Control
Alana Spencer, winner of the BBC programme The Apprentice in 2016, gives a frank assessment of why outsourcing was not right for her, and why it was important to reclaim day-to-day control of her company.
No Plan B
There is no such thing as an easy ride in business. Being an entrepreneur is like living life on a rollercoaster, swaying this side, then the other and, at times, flying by the seat of your pants.
Why ‘perfection’ is a dirty word
If you love life in your comfort zone don’t even consider starting a new business. This is the message from Cecily Mills, owner of Coconuts Organic, which has gone from strength to strength during the four years of its existence.
Lift off: piloting your startup into the stratosphere
The weeks immediately after a startup’s launch can be the most exciting and turbulent in its life. But keeping a cool head can help ensure your business doesn’t break apart in the process
Riding the waves of uncertainty
Co-founder of Moneypenny, Ed Reeves, talks about his journey to success, as well as what to do and what to avoid.
Advice and guidance for fast-track start-ups
Running your own business is an exciting prospect. It allows you to follow your passion and take ownership of your own career.
Work / Life balance
One of the thing, as a founder, that I get asked a lot is ‘what about work life balance’ or ‘ ‘how do you balance work and the family’.
Overcoming Common Hurdles When Quitting Your Job And Launching A Startup.
When you have a job that gives you a regular paycheque and a certain amount of stability, it can be hard to consider giving that up to go out on your own.
Getting your startup ready for launch
Whether it’s building a minimum viable product or bringing on board its first key hires, there are key bits of prep every startup needs to carry out prior to releasing to the public
