Category: Small Businesses in the UK

Launching Your Own Lingerie Brand: Navigating Conflict of Interest and Legal Hurdles Hello and welcome to my corner of the internet! Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart: the prospect of starting my own lingerie business. This isn’t just a fleeting idea—it’s a dream I’ve nurtured since I graduated. Read more…

Navigating the Fine Line Between Growth and Unethical Practice in Business Running a courier company, I’ve built a significant portion of my business by subcontracting to smaller courier outfits through various apps. About 60 to 70% of my work comes from these collaborations, with one particular app facilitating connections to a handful of key clients Read more…

Navigating Buyer Fraud on PayPal: Insights for Budding Entrepreneurs Embarking on the journey of starting an online business is both exciting and daunting, especially when it comes to ensuring secure transactions. As I prepare to launch my business initially via Instagram Direct Messages with plans to transition to a Shopify store in the future, I’m Read more…

Exploring SumUp’s Free Website Option for a Budding Equestrian Business Embarking on the journey of establishing a small business can be both exhilarating and daunting. For those of us with an entrepreneurial spirit, finding cost-effective solutions is a crucial part of the initial stages. As I contemplate launching a boutique line of equestrian products, I’ve Read more…

How to Attract New Clients for Your Cleaning Business: Insights and Strategies Growing a cleaning business can be challenging, especially when you’re navigating the competitive landscape of acquiring new clients. Our family-run cleaning company, nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England, has been proudly serving the community for many years. We’ve recently faced a setback Read more…

Evaluating Your Website Costs: Are You Paying Too Much? Understanding Website Service Costs for Community Organizations Hello everyone! If you’ve landed here, you might be questioning whether your website expenses are justified, especially if you’re part of a small Community Benefit Society, like me. Recently, our organization faced a decision as our website contract approached Read more…

Navigating the Import VAT Maze: A Small Shop Owner’s Experience As a small business owner in the Midlands, I often find myself sourcing unique products from international markets to keep my shop’s inventory fresh and exciting. Recently, I encountered a perplexing issue while importing goods, and I wanted to share my experience with others who Read more…

Streamlining Your Invoicing: Bank vs. Accounting Software In the realm of small business finance management, generating invoices effectively is crucial. As someone grappling with the options, you may be pondering whether to use your bank’s tools for this task or to rely on specialized software like FreeAgent or Xero. For those utilizing platforms like Mettle, Read more…

Transitioning from Google Workspace to Office 365: Key Considerations for Small Businesses In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, staying aligned with industry standards and client preferences is crucial. For small businesses, like ours, with only a handful of users, the transition from Google Workspace to Microsoft Office 365 might seem daunting. However, the shift is essential, Read more…

Maximizing Efficiency: The Essential Digital Tools for Modern Businesses In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the right digital tools can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations. Recently, I’ve incorporated a job management application called Tooltime into my workflow, and it’s revolutionized the way I handle tasks. Before discovering Tooltime, I wasn’t fully aware of how Read more…