Following on from our last episode about the current economic climate, in this episode the team discuss business plans; do you really need one? What should go in one, and how often you should review them. The show includes resource recommendations if you fancy doing a business plan, but don't really know where to [...]
Not to make you feel too depressed, but with the effects of COVID, Brexit, the Ukraine war and rapid rise in the cost of living, materials and services, it's safe to say running a business is not easy at the moment. In this episode the gang discuss what actions you might want to consider [...]
We’re going back to the beginning with this one, given the number of new business owners we’ve come across recently, it’s a juicy discussion. In this episode, the team talk about all the things you need to do to set up your new business. They draw on their experiences and knowledge to share a [...]
So, you’ve got a business idea, decide to take the plunge and start your business and then you realise the trials and tribulations of being a solopreneur. Working alone, mastering your multiple hats, trying to manage your working hours, dealing with the often imbalance of work and life at the start, being mindful of [...]
Networking. Love it or loathe it, it’s an important part of growing a business. After all, People buy people right? So putting yourself out there to connect with people and raise the awareness of your brand and what you do is what is needed on a fairly constant basis. Defining every opportunity we get [...]
You will have heard about them, probably attended one and maybe even exhibited at one, but are business events worthwhile and if so why? The gang attended the Wirral and Chester Business Fair to interview visitors, exhibitors and hosts alike to get the answers to these important questions. Special thanks to Tony Haines of the Liverpool Business [...]
It can often feel like the dirty aspect of running a business.how much should you charge, is that too expensive, perhaps too cheap, what are my competitors doing? The fact is price is just one of a number of factors which might determine whether a customer goes with you or someone else. In this [...]
Running a business requires many attributes and skillsets, some of which you may never have anticipated needing nor perhaps used before. This week the gang discuss whether introverts make good business owners. Are you forced to become less introvert by virtue of becoming a business owner? Is it not necessarily a weakness and is [...]
We keep being told we are reaching the end of the tunnel after an 18 month nightmare for many businesses and perhaps not so much for others, but is that really the case? How are businesses doing now and if they are not at 100%, when might that be likely? In this episode the [...]
Analysing your business, your prospects & customers is a great way to understand where your work comes from, where you might find new customers & how you might improve your service to attract even more! The problem is there is so much analytical data out there where do you start & do you have [...]
