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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.
Managing diverse projects in a multi-hyphen career
Neil Hughes shares his tips on how to juggle multiple roles and projects to achieve a healthy work life balance as a multi-faceted sole trader.
Starting a business? Don’t forget to look after your mental health
Many people start a new business or go into freelancing hoping they can ultimately fulfil a dream to achieve a better work life balance.
Sustainability – what can small businesses do?
Flora Davidson, co-founder of Supplycompass shares her tips and insights on sustainability for small businesses.
Five ways to be your own PR firm
PR Jess Ratty, founder of Team Jess shares her top 5 tips for entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to boost your business on your own terms.
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.
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.
How to find the right funding
Dion McKenzie, co-founder of Color in Tech and part time investor, shares top points for finding the right funding for your business.
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.
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 – 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.
Work in Progress Episode 5 – Fail to plan, plan to fail
Financial planning. Entrepreneurs either love it or hate it. This time in our Work In Progress podcast, we find out how to create targets, budgets, business plans, and growth strategies that really work.
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.