The benefits of creating a clear business plan and sticking to it [br]As mentioned in our previous blog post How To Write a Business Plan, a good business plan will help you meet the financial goals you desire. A clear plan will include comprehensive market research,...

Give your time to a cause you care about, and help your business in the process Think you don’t have the time to lend a helping hand? Alongside the obvious goodwill you’ll be showing by helping at your local homeless shelter or nature reserve, your business can also...

Want to create something memorable? We break down how to do it. “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art” – Andy Warhol L’Oréal’s “Because You’re Worth It”, Coca Cola’s “Taste The Feeling” and Subway’s ’ “Eat Fresh” all have one thing...

The idea of doing nothing to get more done may seem like a contradiction. But in fact, mindfulness ­ - or the act of being aware of one’s thoughts rather than caught up in them – can do just that. Countless studies have proven the positive effects of mindfulness in...

In a world saturated with straight-haired models, North-West London entrepreneur Klerissa McDonald sought to shake up the hairdressing industry “With representation in society, especially in the media, the message is usually that straight hair is beautiful,” says...

Be productive. Ditch the pen and paper and move online. When forming your own company, you want to be productive. As a small business, the days move quickly and your to-do list can feel overwhelming. Pens and diaries are easily lost and the memory space in your brain...

“When people use a brand name as a verb, that is remarkable” – Meg Whitman When your creativity stops flowing, sometimes you need an easy pass to inspiration. Luckily, there’s a host of great business name generators across the web to help you choose your company...

Have a vision, but need to channel it? Set your sight on these helpful reads “Identities are the beginning of everything. They are how something is recognised and understood. What could be better than that.” – Paula Scher, graphic designer and partner at Pentagram New...

Make space for sustainable business practices: cut costs, help the environment and cater to a growing market that is willing to pay extra for sustainable offerings.