Welcome to the the latest edition of Freedom Fighters in 2022. We’re approaching the end of February already, where is the time going? — Welcome to the the latest edition of Freedom Fighters in 2022. We’re approaching the end of February already, where is the time going? One of the biggest challenges for small business owners from the conversations I am having is being able to step away from the business and trust that…

Guest blog: Business Digest Magazine, March 2021 — Guest blog: Business Digest Magazine, March 2021 There’s so much noise around workplace wellbeing, employee wellbeing and how to look after your team. And it’s great that people are talking about it because you should be looking after your most valuable asset — your employees. But what about looking after yourself? All too often I see stressed-out…

Did you know that only one in four small business owners has a business plan? — Did you know that only one in four small business owners has a business plan? It’s usually because they don’t know what should be in it, haven’t got time to make one or don’t know how to get started. …

As we end one tax year and start the next, many businesses will be taking a closer look at their figures, some for the first time in a… — As we end one tax year and start the next, many businesses will be taking a closer look at their figures, some for the first time in a while. Perhaps your accountant has already booked you in for your annual catch up (although if you only hear from them once…

Nobody starts a business wanting to work eighty-hour weeks for minimum wage. Or to put urgent client emails before quality family time. To… — Nobody starts a business wanting to work eighty-hour weeks for minimum wage. Or to put urgent client emails before quality family time. To spend holidays sat in a hotel room chasing invoices. Or to wake up dreading the day ahead. And yet, these scenarios are far from uncommon.

Over half a million new businesses were incorporated in the UK last year, and less than half of those will survive more than five years… — Over half a million new businesses were incorporated in the UK last year, and less than half of those will survive more than five years. But their failure won’t be down to recessions or global pandemics — this figure is based on statistics recorded way before COVID-19 came along.

A few weeks back, I was delighted to be the guest expert for a Q&A with members of The Business Culture Hull. I thought I’d share my… — A few weeks back, I was delighted to be the guest expert for a Q&A with members of The Business Culture Hull. I thought I’d share my answers here as I’m sure other business owners will have similar questions and concerns to those that attended the event… How would you prospect for new business in the current climate?

Are you familiar with the story behind the Black Sheep Brewery? — Are you familiar with the story behind the Black Sheep Brewery? It was founded by Paul Theakston, a fifth-generation brewer, who walked away from the family business to start his own because he disagreed with some of the decisions. Both breweries still make fantastic Yorkshire beers to this day. Maybe…

Today I want to talk to you about segmentation. What does segmentation mean? Well, it’s coming to the end of this year (2018) now and one… — Today I want to talk to you about segmentation. What does segmentation mean? Well, it’s coming to the end of this year (2018) now and one thing you should think about doing before you set off in the new year, is to really look long and hard at the products…