Whilst the 1st of January is technically just another day, for many of us, it signals new beginnings and the start of working towards the dreams and goals we want to achieve over the next 12 months. If you're a small business owner, 2025 was probably a challenging...
Eating plays a big part in all of our lives. However, if you're a business owner with a website, there's a different kind of eating you need to be aware of. EEAT (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) are the quality criteria Google uses to...
I've been reflecting a lot lately on what success means to me. I've been fully self-employed for three-and-a-half years, and it's definitely been a rollercoaster ride. When I left my job, I didn't really know what I was doing, other than I felt that a huge weight had...
This month's inspiring businesswoman interview is with Frances, the founder of Spiral Blue VA. Frances supports small business owners with their marketing and operations. Read on to find out whether she prefers tea or coffee, the best piece of career advice she's...
The Client Background Sounds is run by co-founders Mel and Grant. They provide high-quality licence-free music to businesses across the UK, offering an affordable alternative to the high price of having a PRS PPL licence. The problem The majority of new clients find...
The Client Spiral Blue Client Connection is run by Frances, a client connection expert, providing marketing and operations support for small business owners who want to grow with calm, clarity, and connection. The problem Frances was disappointed with the number of...
The Client WELLmind Hypnotherapy is run by Emma, a clinical hypnotherapist supporting people to overcome challenges such as trauma, stress and phobias. The problem Emma was new to the world of business and had recently launched her business and website. She knew the...
Being a small business owner right now is tough. Margins are tight, costs are going up, and our to-do lists have one of their own. So, finding ways to market our businesses that are easy and less time-consuming is something we'd all welcome. Investing money in your...
When you're a small business owner or founder, your to-do list often has one of its own. No matter how much we do, the list keeps growing. And when you're in the thick of it, doing things that don't immediately bring in cold cash are pushed down to the bottom. This is...
When you've invested time and money in a new website, you want to make sure it's working hard for your business. When it does, it brings in leads which ultimately turn into sales. In this article, Jude Wharton, co-founder of Ready Steady Websites, shares her top five...
When you're a small business owner, your to-do list is often pages long. Getting through it seems almost impossible, so working on something regularly that doesn't bring in instant cash can feel like a luxury you just don't have the time for. So, is SEO a must-have,...
If you're a small business owner, do you really need a website? In this article, web designer Usamah Gill from Web and Manage, shares five reasons why a website is vital for small businesses if they want to grow and scale. If you're a small business owner in the UK,...