by Jonathan | Jul 9, 2021
When we first met Carrie Dennahy she was in the early years of her jewellery business, trying to make her dream happen with only a £12,000 overdraft as her safety net. “Having dreamed of running my own business pretty much my whole life, I decided it was time to leave... 
by Jonathan | May 10, 2021
Mental health may still feel like an unapproachable topic in the workplace. But data shows 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. When you see statistics like this from Mind, the mental health charity, it’s impossible... 
by Jonathan | Dec 1, 2020
You know a business plan will help you revive your creative ambition. You know you don’t need that bloated 30-page document of made-up marketing research, but you need a 2-page plan to reach your goals, and you need to be able to refer to it regularly. So, now what?... 
by Jonathan | Nov 12, 2020
So you have an overdrawn directors loan. You didn’t even know what it was at first, but you really need to know why it’s a problem. Basically, the problem is that it looks like you owe your business money and that might lead to some, possibly significant, tax to... 
by Jonathan | Oct 8, 2020
You’re doing great. Your business is growing, you love what you do, but you’re starting to get bogged down with the daily admin. You’ve got people to pay, invoices to send out, staff to support, and customers to keep happy. You started this business for a... 
by Jonathan | Oct 6, 2020
As we rolled towards Autumn it became clear that the UK faced an extended battle against the COVID 19 pandemic. In order to further support the economy the Chancellor announced a Winter Economy Plan on 24 September. Here we cover the key updates and how to access...
