As a business owner and advocate for scaling globally, I’ve observed a striking paradox within the UK’s economic landscape.
Category: Columns
Columns, blogs and opinion from some of the UKs leading business opinion makers and entrepreneurs and small business owners
Do you need a Knight in shining armour in business?
The latest series of BBC’s The Apprentice concluded recently with gym owner Rachel Woolford receiving a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar and a professional collaboration which should help to accelerate her business and open many new doors for the young entrepreneur.
They say size doesn’t matter. They’re lying
There may be few certainties in life, but when it comes to the marketing world, there are several hard facts that account for why it is really, really tough to go from being a small business to a large one.
Change for the better
The phrase “Nothing stays the same” is often used when we look perhaps nostalgically at the past.
Trading Digitally: Understanding The Regulatory Requirements For Selling Age Restricted Products Online
E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience.
The long game: Avoid risky get rich schemes with wealth management planning
We’re all familiar with get rich quick opportunities: a promise of making a fast fortune that often seems too good to be true, but many people buy into anyway.
To be culturally relevant, you need to be in culture
Steve Jobs has been quoted many times on many topics. One of his most interesting analyses was regarding Microsoft
The Importance of digital detoxing for busy working professionals
A digital detox may seem impossible in today’s technology driven world; however, there’s huge value in taking a step back and embracing time offline, and in recent years the notion of digital detoxing has become increasingly prevalent.
When is it the Right Time to Ask for Help with your marketing?
Developing brand awareness in the market is one of the most challenging barriers that small businesses face. SMEs can easily miss out on potential sales opportunities if they don’t market themselves effectively as customers, buyers and suppliers won’t know where to find them or what’s on offer.
Brexit: business success beyond the borders
The aftermath of Brexit has presented both unprecedented challenges and unique opportunities for businesses in the UK.
Dragons’ Den – Are we in or out?
One of the most common questions I get asked by other business owners is whether getting investment from Dragons through Dragons Den guarantees success, and whether the experience is as daunting as it appears.
Strategies and tips on using TikTok for business
By 2023, TikTok boasted an astonishing 1.7 billion users worldwide, comprising nearly a quarter of the global population. In the United States alone, the app had 150 million active users, while the UK counted over 23 million.
Bosch’s €2 billion gamble: Investing in employee retraining amid the AI revolution
What is ‘quiet hiring?’ – Organizations that invest in reskilling and upskilling can fortify their workforces for the coming seismic changes wrought by technology, globalization, and markets.
Growth strategies: finding the right ingredients to achieve business ambitions
Growth in the current climate is no mean feat, but given the right mindset and approach, there are still plenty of opportunities to be had, particularly for those businesses operating in sectors that have remained relatively robust throughout the economic cycle.
Can a business be both purpose-driven and profitable?
The phrase ‘purpose-driven’ is thrown around in business parlance, but what does it mean and can it go hand-in-hand with growth and profitability?
