Our Blog

365 days ago, I left Nationwide Building Society to work on my dream of running my own business, here are the 3 lessons I learnt along the way.

You've built a business that can't survive without you for two weeks, let alone two months. KPI's for Freedom: The 4 Numbers Every Owner Should Track to Step Back That's not a compliment to how hard you work, it's usually a warning sign about visibility. When you're the only person who truly understands the financial position of the business, delegating with confidence becomes almost impossible. It's important as a business owner to build the right information framework, so y

When I started my new business, one of the first decisions I made was choosing the right business structure. Whether to be a sole trader, enter a partnership or set up as a limited company (Ltd). The structure i choose affected how i pay tax, handle my finances and protect my personal assets. Today, I break down the most common UK business structures, highlighting the pros, cons, and key things to know before you get started. Sole Trader Becoming a sole trader is the simplest

It was a warm summer’s evening when I finally made the choice to take the leap of faith and set up my own business. One week later, I handed my notice in and two months after that, I had left full time employment to begin my journey as an entrepreneur. What have I learnt? It’s sometimes better who you know rather than what you know! I say that because all my clients so far have been family friends or friends of friends. Especially in my profession, it is a very trust-based se