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We’re here to support you and help keep your business moving during the Covid-19 outbreak
It’s a challenging and emotional time for us all - and we want to reassure you that the team at Asto is fully equipped and ready to support you and your business where we can.
How to run a successful self-employed personal trainer business
As a self-employed personal trainer, Rogan Allport shares a few home truths about the realities of running your own business.
Top tips on taking control of your finances and late payments
Are you thinking of going it alone in 2019? Want to take the leap from cosy PAYE slips and expense accounts to uncertain but exhilarating freelance life? Angelica Malin shares with you a few home truths about managing your cashflow.
Exploring all possibilities: how to diversify your business
Michelle is the founder of her wearable tech brand, Made with Glove, developing heated gloves for women. Here she shares her tips on how you could diversify your business.
The power of local businesses and community for startups
James started his own craft brewery (with minimal experience in making beer) in 2016. Here he talks about how other local businesses are a powerful and valuable network for empowerment, support, growth and cross-promotion.
Starting a business completely from scratch: how to wing it
Bella Starkey, owner and founder of Art & Soul shares a few helpful pointers for starting a business and setting up as a sole trader.
The highs and lows of a social enterprise start-up
Alan Mahon is the co-founder of Brewgooder, a brewery with a conscience. Now that his start-up has turned two, he looks back on the pros and cons of launching a social enterprise.
Turning your hobby into a side hustle – Starting out
Joanna Nurse shares her know how about turning a hobby into a side hustle business whilst working full time.
Work in Progress Episode 4 – Collaborate or Die (Part 2)
United we stand, divided we fall, or so the saying goes. But how do you find great people and organisations to help supercharge your company’s growth? Discover the secret to forming smart partnerships in part two of Collaborate or Die.