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What do you think is more important - the big win or the little win? I expect you’ve started reading this expecting me to pit them against each other, have them battle it out for the top spot and end up telling you that one...
A mobile app is a software application designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. They need to be downloaded and installed on a device for users to access their functionality. The key difference is that a Mobile app...
If part of what you do involves having access to client social media accounts through your own social media accounts, then believe me - the level of security you put on your accounts is bonkers. We all know that we should...
In the world of software development, one size does not fit all. Businesses today require custom-tailored solutions that address their unique challenges and goals. This is where we believe that adopting a consultative approach to...
Have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen if a hacker managed to take over your social media accounts? Or maybe you’ve had the absolute horror of that actually happening? As much as we all hate to admit it - the...
The sun is shining (sometimes), the weather is warming up (sometimes), and when we aren’t dealing with gale force wind and downpours that threaten to drown us, it’s almost tempting to throw open the windows and let in the...
It's easy to feel that as a business owner you need to be able to function on just 3 hours sleep and quite a lot of caffeine. When the to-do list seems never ending, emails are stacking up and you’re sick of seeing your...
Life is getting busier, and for the ‘average’ business owner (not that there's really any such thing!) it's even more so. The balancing act that is making sure everything happens as and when it’s meant to...
How many of us have a bulging inbox, stuffed to the brim with newsletters from companies we bought a product from once about 8 years ago? Unless you’re strict, the daily deluge of newsletters and marketing promotions straight...
It’s not often we talk about the plus side of the pandemic, but the one thing it did do for us is open up the world of online networking. Before we all went into lock down, networking was very much about leaving...
In the 14 years that I have been networking and organising networking events one of the things I hear more times than I can shake a stick at is “I tried networking but it didn’t work for me”. Often, when I...
I'm Still Standing! I was reminded about this song during Razzamataz Classes last week ,the youngsters were singing with gusto Yeah Yeah Yeah! And we asked what they think of when they sing the phrase "im still...
At Hornblower, helping businesses secure a successful exit, based on a clear valuation and an established network of willing buyers is our stock-in-trade. The majority of businesses we work with are at the mature stage, having traded...
1. Review, Modify and Adapt A business plan is not set-in-stone. We believe that business plans should be transformative, sustainable, and agile in summary, be prepared to pivot the course of action and sets of decisions that...
There’s no denying that online networking is the new normal and, as I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, I believe that it is here to stay in some form even when life starts to get back to normal and we can meet more freely...
In a word, YES! But like with everything in business the results very much depend on the on going effort you put it. It’s very easy to jump from network meeting to network meeting, throwing a few business cards...
Networking is all about building relationships and at We Mean Biz and Women Mean Biz we are so proud of the friendships and community spirit that you have all built with each other over the years. Of course these relationships...
The past few months have been very strange for business owners all over the world, but here in our little corner of the UK we have been heartened to see that the majority of this wonderful community of business people have been making...
So, hello, mmmm a blog, ok being a tech dinosaur and the wrong side of 50 what have I to loose ! If it goes wrong I've got the Menopause to blame!!
Passing on wealth to family is an important consideration for many people when looking at their financial planning. For those who have dependants, the ways you can pass on your pension may affect how you decide to take income from...
Take advantage of our complimentary web-based advisory service that gives businesses the opportunity to get the guidance from SME specialists. These sessions are run by business growth advisors Elephants Child. CEO Martin Brown...
Coleridge Wealth Management offer bespoke financial advice and wealth management to individuals, businesses and trustees in a wide range of areas including tax efficient investment planning, retirement planning, pension planning, estate...
How coronavirus has underlined the importance of always being prepared. The financial and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis have thrown up a host of issues for individuals and families to consider. There has...
How employers can benefit from the new measures to support businesses. The feeling of trying to play catch-up following a major government announcement will be a familiar one for many business owners. On 20 March, the...
The health of family and friends will be uppermost in people’s minds right now. Consequently, the start of a new tax year may have passed relatively unnoticed. However, thinking longer term and beyond the immediate crisis, and...
When I start working with a new client, one of the first questions I ask is, "Who is your ideal customer?" And the most common answer I get is "anyone!" Sometimes people are more specific...
New Years Eve saw the first mixed sex couples form Civil Partnerships following a change in the law last year. This is significant because for couples who are not married nor in a Civil Partnership, neither party has any automatic...
How does a good Mortgage Advisor know what to recommend? This is the third in my series of my ‘A step by step guide ..’ blogs, and therefore the logical next step if you have already read ‘A Step by Step Guide...
Why do you need a mortgage broker, and what will they do for you?? … Hopefully, you’ve read my previous post (A Step by Step Guide .. 1) and worked through your 10 step pre-mortgage checklist – If not,...
The process of buying a house in the UK can be quite a long and complex process, and for the majority of people it’s not something that they will do often. For the benefit of those who would appreciate and find confidence through...
You’ll all have heard about auto-enrolment in the context of pensions but if you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner you may have switched off, thinking it doesn’t fit your needs. All employees between 22...
Have you considered how networking can help you at every stage of your business? If you are looking to start up on your own or have recently delved into the self-employed world, networking is a key stepping stone in helping you...
We all know that word of mouth recommendation is the MOST powerful marketing you can do for your business. That’s why most people network, to build long term genuine relationships so that members can confidently recommend you...
It happens all the time, and pretty much at every networking meeting I go to. Most people are not aware they are doing it. But, it isn’t serving them! So, what am I talking about? It’s when a business owner starts to...
Business networking helps many business owners and entrepreneurs build long term relationships, and one of the most exciting elements is what this can lead to. For me, the art of good networking is all about collaboration. I'm a...
Becoming self employed is a huge leap of faith. It has now been 9 months since I jumped ship from the Corporate World to start a Virtual Assistant business. It has been a massive learning curve and at times a "what have I done...
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