This is the real story of how an investment banking professional-turned-founder in London used AI, SEO-driven visibility and a strategic personal brand to become AI-visible and why that shift matters for every small business owner reading this … More From invisible to AI-visible: how I turned pivots into a platform
We at SBREC see change every day. The economy zigs, technology zags, a new regulation drops from on high and suddenly, your perfectly good business plan has all the relevance of a fax machine. Let’s break down what adaptation looks like for your business. … More Adapting to Change: A Business Survival Guide
Running a small or medium sized enterprise can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with a unique set of pressures. During International Stress Awareness Week, it’s important to recognise that stress is not a sign of weakness – it’s a natural response to the demands of leadership. Here are some practical methods to help you manage stress more effectively – starting today. … More Managing stress as an SME business owner: Practical strategies that work
Networking is a cornerstone of business success, fostering relationships that can lead to invaluable opportunities. For business owners and entrepreneurs, it’s not just about making a sale, but about building a supportive community and staying ahead in your industry. … More Your ultimate guide to business networking
Within the past three years, advancement of large language models and artificial intelligence have revolutionised how we engage with the world. However, despite the rapid integration of this technology into business practices and the increase in AI-based start-ups it is essential that business owners do not become too reliant on its ‘promised’ utility. I believe it would be useful to highlight some of the drawbacks that AI can have on founders, entrepreneurs or anyone within our SME community. … More The risks of AI as a business owner
Being an entrepreneur is like being the lead actor, director, scriptwriter and janitor of a movie that’s being filmed live, with no budget and the plot keeps changing. Here are some realistic, slightly ridiculous but genuinely helpful time management tips that helped me and I am hoping it will help you stay sane, productive and maybe even get a full night’s sleep (but no promises) … More Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs: How to Tame the Chaos Without Crying in a Cupboard
Coffee Snobs is a co founded business run by two best friends who met at university. After consuming copious amounts of bad coffee to fuel late night studying they decided to do something about the whole coffee industry and start the business that they had dreamed of. … More Meet Coffee Snobs: From craving great coffee to crafting it for all
Sustainability is defined as ‘the ability to be maintained or continued at a certain rate or level’. It sounds simple – but when applied to business, leadership or life after adversity, it becomes much deeper. If you’re someone trying to build something meaningful, this could be a product, service or space – these principles of sustainability still apply. … More Sustainability: Returning to our roots and building forward
Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern marked by feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, affecting many entrepreneurs. A significant number report its impact on decision-making and leadership. Overcoming it involves refining one’s value proposition, challenging negative biases, and developing a growth mindset, ultimately boosting confidence and enabling professional growth. … More Impostor Syndrome among entrepreneurs: Actionable solutions
The Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre provides aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with access to data for market research, free workspace in the City, and a range of events to support business growth. Recently, we spoke to Fabiha Khatun, founder of Money Talks Club, about how SBREC has helped her start and grow her business teaching young people about financial literacy through theatre. … More Meet Fabiha Khatun: Revolutionising financial education for young people through theatre
As we enter 2025, there is renewed optimism for businesses due to improved funding opportunities and market conditions following the pandemic. The new year represents a chance for change and innovation, encouraging entrepreneurs to embrace challenges and pursue their goals. With proper planning, 2025 could be a pivotal year for success. … More Why 2025 is the perfect time to achieve your small business goals
Hear from Sunil Khosla, the founder of Sahiba Jewels who has been a small business owner since 1988. He talks about the highs and lows of running his business over the years, and the support he’s received from the LONDON E-Business Programme. … More Meet Sunil Khosla: Jewellery business owner since 1988
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