Are you looking to take your UK business to the next level in 2024?  ..read more

A question I get asked all the time is: "What is the best way to raise finance as an SME?" It seems that the area most business owners know and think of first is finding a strategic investor and raising money by giving away equity in the company ..read more

As a small business owner, you are the heart of your operation. Balancing client deadlines, finances, and team leadership can feel like an endless list of tasks ..read more

  Have you ever achieved a significant milestone but found yourself questioning whether you truly deserved it? Or have you ever doubted your abilities despite a track record of success? This common experience, called Imposter Syndrome, can affect high achievers such as business leaders and entrepreneurs at a surprising rate ..read more

At some point, every business owner will have to say goodbye to their business. But how can you ensure that you part ways on the best possible terms ..read more

As an SME business coach and growth expert, it's a question that comes up a lot. In far-distance days working in Investment Banking, I grew a business from £500m of turnover to just over £2bn before it was sold. Those numbers seem implausible now, and the businesses I help are thankfully smaller and less complex, but actually, the core principles remain the same ..read more

Information for Business Owners following new legislation, 26 October 2023 ..read more

If you want to leave the business in good hands, a solid succession plan to ensure your team is essential for preparing your team to run the business effectively without you. What is succession planning? Success planning is the process undertaken by a business owner to identify and develop high-potential (internal) talent to fill critical roles within a business, e.g. leadership positions. By using this strategy, businesses can ensure they continue to operate smoothly and without unnecessary interruptions, which can occur after integral people move on, retire or pass away. The plan will also ..read more

Well. It’s official. VAR has cost Newcastle the Champions League ..read more

As the clock ticks closer to the New Year, now is the prime time for reflection and goal-setting, not just in your personal life but also in your business ..read more