Perspectives
Helping you save time with quick and easy to digest perspective from business owners and general information for running a business.
From ‘crazy’ idea to mainstream cool
Tessa Clarke, co-founder of OLIO a food sharing app, talks about launching an idea that some people said was 'crazy' and getting mainstream adoption from consumers.
10 things to think about when setting your day-rate as a freelancer
Matthew Knight freelance consultant and founder of Leapers – an organisation that support the mental health of self-employed people – talks us through ten things to think about when setting your rates as a freelancer.
How I approached maternity leave as a solo founder
When Lucy Werner found out she was pregnant, she had to figure out what to do about her other baby ─ her business. Here’s how she managed maternity leave as a founder.
How I made the jump from full-time employment to starting a business of my own
Harry Compton, a self-employed gardener tells us how he made the jump from full-time employment to starting a business of his own. "It’s a journey I’m so grateful for as it has taught me more about business, people and life than any classroom could."
6 tips for reducing your carbon footprint as a small business
Climate change is higher up the agenda than at any point in recent years. If we are going to meet our carbon targets, business needs to respond. Here are some tips on changes you can make in your business.
The advantages the right location can bring your business
Choosing the correct location for your business is crucial and, for businesses of any size, being situated in the right location can prove invaluable when it comes to the bottom line. David Robinson shares the advantages your location can bring your business.
Starting a business: finding your place within a community
Rachael shares some of her experiences and advice from setting up her small business, Isla Ray – an independent coffee shop – amidst a community as embedded and established as Deptford.
How I made it on my own: turning an idea for a business into a reality
Tom Evans, founder of BleepBleeps talks us through the challenges he faced when turning his idea into something profitable, successful and viable.
Making it work as a digital nomad
Meaghan Johnson, a Fintech Research and Strategy Consultant, shares her story on creating a successful career as a digital nomad.