AI for Small Businesses: Using It Across Your Business Without Losing the Human Touch

This article offers a practical method to identify where to incorporate AI in your work, provides an overview of AI applications in common business areas and assesses what changes to expect and what will remain the same. … More AI for Small Businesses: Using It Across Your Business Without Losing the Human Touch

Your First Hire: Essential Steps to Hire Compliantly and Successfully

As your business grows, bringing on your first employee is an exciting milestone. However, it comes with significant responsibilities and legal obligations. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to ensure smooth transition into your new role as an employer. … More Your First Hire: Essential Steps to Hire Compliantly and Successfully

Networking for new entrepreneurs: How to work a room without breaking a sweat

When most people hear the word “networking”, they think of lukewarm coffee, name badges and awkward conversations that sound like the start of a bad sales pitch. But if you’re a new entrepreneur, networking isn’t just a dreaded social obligation – it’s your secret weapon. So, what do you do? … More Networking for new entrepreneurs: How to work a room without breaking a sweat

Embedding Sustainability: A Cornerstone for Start-up Success

Are you a start-up business founder eager to cultivate enduring growth and long-term viability? Or perhaps you are driven to gain a significant competitive edge? Then, continue reading as the article delves into how proactive sustainability integration can propel your business without straining your resources. … More Embedding Sustainability: A Cornerstone for Start-up Success

Business Blueprint, Part 1: The practicalities of going from idea to launch

The article discusses the importance of having a concrete plan to start a business and the key areas that every startup should explore. It emphasizes understanding logistics such as legal status, suppliers, and customers, and the need for thorough market research. The article also provides resources for accessing business data and other places to get information and advice. … More Business Blueprint, Part 1: The practicalities of going from idea to launch

Unleashing the power of market research: Boosting your chances of business success

Market research is essential for succeeding with your business, but it can be tricky to know how to conduct useful research, where to find reliable information, and how to interpret your findings, In this article from our Business Adviser, Mohib, learn the basics you need to know to get started! … More Unleashing the power of market research: Boosting your chances of business success