Category: smallbusinessuk

Title: Navigating the World of Logo Design: DIY or Hire a Professional? Creating a logo is a crucial step in establishing your brand identity. However, if creativity isn’t your strong suit, you might find yourself at a crossroads, pondering whether to craft your own logo or enlist professional help. Let’s explore the pros and cons Read more…

Navigating Reference Requests: What Are Your Obligations? In the ever-evolving landscape of employee management, encountering unexpected situations is quite common. One such scenario could be receiving a reference request for a former employee whose tenure was less than stellar. You might ask yourself, “Am I required to provide this reference?” Here’s a look at a Read more…

When Is It Time to Call It Quits? This year has undeniably posed its fair share of challenges, making it one of the toughest yet for many business owners. With growing expenses, mounting advertising costs, and concerns about staff reliability, the pressure to keep prices competitive is greater than ever. Refinancing the purchases from last Read more…

Finding Affordable Office Solutions for Small Businesses Starting and running a small business comes with a unique set of challenges, not least of which is securing affordable office space. As someone who operates a video production company that caters to corporate clients, I’ve found myself navigating the same dilemma. The need for a dedicated workspace Read more…

Embracing the Community: How Being a Small Business Owner Transforms Your Interactions Venturing into small business ownership has been a rewarding journey, one that extends beyond crafting delicious pizzas in my weekend village pop-up. It’s opened my eyes to a community where mutual appreciation and support are the driving forces. Selling pizzas is not just Read more…

Navigating Payments for Social Media Managers as a Sole Trader Embarking on the journey of hiring help for your sole proprietorship can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to understanding how to compensate your team effectively. If you’re considering offering a portion of your monthly earnings to your social media manager, it’s Read more…

Navigating the New GSPR Regulations for EU Sales Starting December 13th Hello readers, I’m excited to share my first post with you all! As a professional in the fantasy tabletop gaming world, I recently stumbled upon crucial information regarding the new General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR) set to take effect in the EU on December Read more…

What to Do When a Client Refuses Payment and Disposes of Your Products Running a small engineering business in England comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when dealing with difficult customers. Recently, I encountered a situation that left me pondering the next steps. After crafting custom parts for a new client who specified Read more…

The Resilient Rise of the Trades: Unraveling the Mystery In the context of current economic challenges, it’s fascinating to observe that trade professions are not just holding steady but flourishing, while many other businesses are witnessing a slowdown. This trend has puzzled many, including myself, especially considering the conventional belief that the trade sector closely Read more…

Winning Policies for Small Business Owners in the Upcoming General Election In the realm of politics, parties often parade as the champions of business. However, their courtship usually dances around the interests of large corporations, perhaps in an effort to attract substantial contributions. Meanwhile, the crucial role of small businesses, which are truly the backbone Read more…