Business Development

In the UK, the two most common options are; becoming a sole trader or forming a limited company. While both have their merits, let’s delve into the advantages and disadvantages of being a sole trader, to help you make an informed decision. Sole Trader Advantages Simplicity and Control As a sole trader, you have complete […]

One of the most significant challenges startups face is securing funding. Thankfully, the UK government and various organisations offer grants to help budding entrepreneurs. Let’s dive into the world of UK business startup grants and explore your options. What are Business Startup Grants? In essence, a startup grant is a sum of money awarded to […]

It’s no secret that humans’ failure to recycle plastic correctly is destroying our oceans and killing our sea life – with a report revealing that the global beauty industry alone produces 120 billion units of plastic waste each year. Plastic Free July should encourage this industry to make more environmentally friendly choices. So, how can beauty brands […]

After multiple interest rate hikes and global crisis in a short period of time, it’s difficult for businesses to keep up and adapt. But how difficult? New data from the intelligent planning technology Board International reveals that, despite nearly every global business executing some form of planning transformation attempt since 2020, 90% report it failing […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the World of Consulting If you’ve ever wondered, “What is strategy consulting VS. management consulting?” this beginner’s guide will shed light on their differences, explore the concept of consulting, and understand the differences between the types. The consulting industry in the UK boasts a workforce of approximately 63,000 professionals, According […]

Introduction – Embracing the Adventure of Risk-Taking Taking risks in business can be your pathway to success. As an entrepreneur, you’ll find yourself at crossroads and with dilemmas, unsure of whether to play it safe or take big bold steps. In this article, we’ll explore some real world examples to show the benefits of risk-taking […]

Digital transformation must be embraced by every business for various reasons. These include to avoid falling behind competitors, to strengthen security and cut down on security breaches, and to remove the reliance on legacy software. A digital future requires digital transformation now, but where do you start? Here’s an explanation of what digital transformation is […]

Did you know that the UK is facing its longest recession on record? Data shows that, with this crisis looming, uncertainties about business safety are rife and industries such as real estate are being hit the hardest. A business crisis often occurs unexpectedly, throwing your business into turmoil. However, this doesn’t mean you cannot have […]

Unfortunately, the British economy has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels and the skills shortages remains a familiar problem for UK employers, particularly within transport and logistics, hospitality and manufacturing and construction industries. Impacting both productivity and profit, data reveals the reasons for this slow recovery are pandemic repercussions and tight post-Brexit immigration law. In […]