Back to normal, back to the grindstone…

20/07/21

In a matter of days, most of the restrictions we’ve been living under will be lifted. One of these is the recommendation to work from home; the government will leave it up to employers to decide whether they continue with remote working

Can you automate all the jobs you hate in your business?

15/07/21

Look to the public sector, namely supermarkets, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) evokes a lot of fear amongst their employees. ‘AI will eventually take my job!’ is a common fear that’s often voiced.

How social media scheduling tools could work against you..

13/07/21

For small business owners, tools such as Hootsuite and Sprout Social can save them time and stress. When entrepreneurs produce their social media content, they don’t have to set an alarm to post it at the required time...

The link between sport and domestic violence

08/07/21

As I write, England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2020. Whilst this is great for the nation and its sporting prowess on the world stage, it’s not so good for victims of domestic abuse.

How to open a business bank account

05/07/21

Now that the pandemic’s days look to be numbered, business banking activities have resumed. After a freeze in operations, banks are now opening new accounts for small businesses.

Negative reviews don’t have to be bad news

22/06/21

There’s no pleasing everyone when you’re in business. Really, you can’t. That’s why, in marketing, we talk about appealing to your target market, as your product or service, generally, will not appeal to everyone..

Are you a toxic boss?

17/06/21

If I look to my own experience (because I’ve had a good share of bosses, being a self-confessed job-hopper), I must admit that I’ve worked for more poor bosses than good ones. The ones that I hold aloft as ‘good bosses’ aren’t just the ones I ‘got on with’

Know your numbers!

07/06/21

It really puzzles me when they look at the dragons with a gormless look on their face—they know they’re coming on the programme, and that they will be asked such questions. Questions that any investor would..

Are you suffering from ‘Founder Syndrome’?

06/05/21

It can be a wonderful feeling when your charitable organisation grows out of its infancy. When it reaches a point of expansion and growth; when it becomes a..

Why it’s good for your businesses to do good…

31/03/21

I’m not quite sure this is the case in 2021. Over the last decade or so, social media has brought about greater transparency, with regards to companies’ working conditions and how they treat...

Mums In Need

16/02/21

Mums In Need is a Sheffield-based charity who support mothers to overcome abusive relationships and coercive control. They aim to help mothers get their confidence and lives back, and to once more feel in control..

Who is your target market?

10/02/21

Before you can carry out any kind of marketing, you first need to know who your target market is. By target market, we mean the people you believe will most likely buy your