26 September, 2014 2 min read Making the most of free training opportunities You never stop learning, and as your business develops and grows your role changes with the changing demands in your bus...
17 September, 2014 2 min read How to find funding for your business Raising business finance to turn an amazing idea into reality or to invest in business growth plans can be challenging. ...
7 July, 2014 2 min read Using invoice discounting to improve cash flow Maintaining a healthy cash flow is critical to your success. Anil Stocker explains how invoice discounting can help in s...
17 June, 2014 4 min read Cash flow forecasting: How to get it right for your business Almost anyone you speak to about business will tell you that cash is the lifeblood of the operation without sufficient q...
3 June, 2014 3 min read Why cash flow is the lifeblood of your business In February I was invited to Sage's 'future of your business' event in London. With insight from guest speakers Emma Jon...
30 April, 2014 3 min read Business forecasting methods part 1: Inventory forecasting Business forecasting is a key part of the business planning process. The first challenge is working out how much stock t...
23 April, 2014 3 min read An introduction to crowdfunding Crowdfunding presents an exciting opportunity for budding entrepreneurs and business owners to obtain funding to help tu...
28 February, 2014 2 min read Understanding the digital footprint of your business Your digital footprint will spread whether or not you act. Managing it ensures that the business message is uncompromised,
17 February, 2014 2 min read Ten signs it’s time to hire an accountant Sage Business Expert Nicky Larkin explains the ten signs that tell you when it's time to hire an accountant to grow your...
7 February, 2014 2 min read Why you need a bookkeeper Sage Business Expert Sue Keogh of Sookio explains the many reasons why getting a bookkeeper can boost your small business.
31 January, 2014 3 min read How to avoid red tape Mark Barrett, accountant at Cannon Moorcroft and a Sage Business Expert, gives his tips on how small businesses can tack...
21 January, 2014 3 min read Mission statement, vision and values: The integrity of every business If you were to ask one of your employees what your company values were, would they know what you meant? Get started here.
7 November, 2013 2 min read Identifying spoof or phishing emails Find out how to spot a spoof or phishing email that appears to come from Sage and what to do if you think you have been ...
6 November, 2013 3 min read Protect your brand, because it’s worth it Your brand sets you apart from your competitors, but have you thought about protecting it? Sage Business Expert Tracey B...
4 November, 2013 4 min read Business promotion basics Promoting your business is something that no entrepreneur can ignore. Here are some simple tips for marketing your busin...
24 September, 2013 2 min read Customer service and going the extra mile Sage Business Expert Craig Sharp explains how much of his success comes down to good customer service and going the extr...
30 August, 2013 3 min read Five online tools I can’t do without There are such a bewildering array of online tools that it can be difficult to know which are ones might be most useful ...
28 August, 2013 2 min read How to run your small business from anywhere in the world Find out how mobile technology has made it entirely possible to run efficient businesses in real-time, regardless of loc...
23 August, 2013 2 min read The benefits of being in the cloud for small businesses Find out how the cloud helps this small business's employees works from home and share important information with each o...
20 August, 2013 3 min read Getting a start-up loan from a bank When starting a new business, getting access to funds can be critically important. Find out how to apply for a bank loan...
19 August, 2013 3 min read Using the cloud in your business The 'cloud' and 'cloud computing' have been getting a lot of attention and many business owners are looking to the cloud...
15 August, 2013 4 min read Improve your cash flow part 2: Stock control Stock control is a vital issue that tends to be overlooked and feels like a juggling act. Too much can place a heavy tol...
15 August, 2013 2 min read What is a working capital cycle? Sage Business Expert, Mark Barrett explains the Working Capital Cycle and what is means for small businesses who want to...
13 August, 2013 3 min read Improve your cash flow part 1: Managing VAT VAT can provide a helpful contribution to cash flow, reducing the need for external sources of working capital such as c...
6 February, 2023 24 min read How to find balance after business burnout Discover how Fisayo Longe battled business burnout after her fashion brand, Kai Collective, went viral overnight with the Gaia dress. Read the show notes
30 January, 2023 17 min read How I turned £2,000 into a multi-million-pound business After experiencing racial abuse, Gush Mundae found a creative outlet that led him to build multi-million pound business Bulletproof Design. Read the show notes
23 January, 2023 15 min read What to do when business partners go bad Renée Elliott found herself in major legal hot water as her co-founder tried to kick her out of their business, Planet Organic. Here's how she fought back. Read the show notes