Blog
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.
Work In Progress season 2 – Entrepreneurial Mindset: Innovation, change and being reactive
In this episode, Angelica Malin is joined by three entrepreneurs to talk all about mindset, innovation and being reactive to changes in circumstance, both personally and professionally.
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.
Work In Progress season 2 – Money Talks: Creating a positive relationship with cash
Money – it can be a tricky thing to talk about, but it’s a core aspect of running a business (or making the world go round…). We’re talking to two experts in this episode, diving into the conversations on spending, saving and salaries.
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.
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.
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.
4 tips on handling your events during Covid-19
If you’re looking for help on what to do if your event has been affected by Covid-19, Angelica Malin co-founder of About Time Magazine shares some great tips she's learned during the pandemic so far.
Five foundations to manage your mental health as a freelancer
As the self-employed and entrepreneurs, we’re probably one of the groups where uncertainty is already a big part of how we work. Matthew Knight, founder of Leapers shares five foundations that influence our mental health and ability to work well as modern workers.
Navigating your social content during a crisis
As a freelance social content specialist, and small business owner Seyda shares some great ideas for navigating your social content during a crisis
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 – Entrepreneurial Mindset: Innovation, change and being reactive
In this episode, Angelica Malin is joined by three entrepreneurs to talk all about mindset, innovation and being reactive to changes in circumstance, both personally and professionally.
Work In Progress season 2 – Money Talks: Creating a positive relationship with cash
Money – it can be a tricky thing to talk about, but it’s a core aspect of running a business (or making the world go round…). We’re talking to two experts in this episode, diving into the conversations on spending, saving and salaries.
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.