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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.
Rushina shah on the importance of resilience as a small business owner
Everyone told her that she couldn’t do it, that her idea was too ambitious, and that seasoned entrepreneurs had failed trying. Rushina Shah, founder of popped sorghum brand Not.Corn learnt that being resilient pays off.
Work in Progress Episode 3 – Collaborate or Die
To be successful in the modern age, do entrepreneurs need to learn to collaborate with other bright and innovative organisations? We find out how to make working with others work for you.
Founder Stories
Personal stories of business founders sharing their challenges, their passion and success in starting and running a business.
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.
Dealing with personal pressures as a business owner
We spoke with Nina Clark, small business owner and founder of Nightire about her journey managing the pressures of starting and running a business.
Business growth with Andy Holland – How to grow with little time
Taking your business up a level isn't easy. By the time you've done your day job, and all the business admin and paperwork – you've little energy left.
Perspectives
Helping you save time with quick and easy to digest perspective from business owners and general information for running a business.
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.
“The war on dud” Tips on how to avoid wasting your time
Peter Nowlan, self-employed business coach shares his tips on how to make small changes in your approach to managing your time to see a big difference.
Running a business offline – know your market and your value
Should you use online channels to help grow your offline business? Independent antiques dealer Andrew Davis shares his experience of maintaining footfall and business offline.
Podcasts
The Work in Progress series podcasts tracks the highs and lows of starting and running your own business. Each episode gets to grip with a different challenge of being a business owner.
Work in Progress season 2 – Project you: Finding your niche & building your community
In this episode we discuss how to find your focus, why it’s vital to try and innovate, and the importance of building and supporting your community.
Work in Progress season 2 – Financial Freedom: Strategies for business growth
On this week’s episode, we explore strategies for business growth with Eliot Brooks, Co-Founder and COO of Thriva Health, and Steve Moore, Co-Founder of Flight Club Darts.
Work in Progress season 2 – Fearless females: How to raise capital (and the stakes)
It’s season 2 of Asto’s Work in Progress podcast, now hosted by journalist Angelica Malin. This episode, we’re talking to two amazing female entrepreneurs about launching and fundraising their businesses.