Running Your Business

Running Your Business

For those who are just entering the realm of entrepreneurship the topic of a brand story may seem an elusive one. Yet the power of brand stories can be seen all around us, from the squeaky clean and instantly...
You had that light bulb moment of a brilliant business idea and it’s been non-stop ever since: you’ve experienced incredible growth and seemingly unheard of success within the start up realm. Yet this is your very problem. You’ve expanded...
For any modern business the need to be found is paramount and today, with more online directories than ever before, the potential audience reach and demographic drill down is completely staggering. Yet with so much choice comes the possibility that...
As a Startup business owner, your budget is tight and every penny and pound you make defines the difference between growth and becoming one of the notorious 50% of start-ups that fail in their first year. During the first...
As a business owner, you’re time is short. Between running the day-to-day operations of your business, whilst also scheduling in time for planning ahead for growth, there can be few, if any hours, left in the day. When leading...
According to a new survey released by business advisers BDO, concerns about global economic growth has dramatically affected UK business confidence. This report suggests that many businesses may be unlikely to invest in the next few months, which could...
Life is about opinions. There is never a shortage of people willing to give you the benefit of their wisdom, especially when it comes to running a successful business. With this in mind, here are a few pointers that...
The best age to start a business debate has been rumbling on for years. Is it when you are young and naive, so you have plenty of time to make mistakes and correct them, or is it when you...
Working capital is a measure of both a company's efficiency and short term health. It is the difference between current assets and current liabilities and it highlights whether a company has sufficient assets (cash flow) to cover its short...
Both Companies House and HMRC will consider any company that is presently not trading as inactive or dormant. It is not necessary to inform Companies House that your company is dormant until your annual accounts are due though HMRC...