A Factsheet from You started your business to fix things, feed people or help others, not to spend three hours on a witty post on Instagram that only got 12 views and one like, from your mum. If you’re wondering whether social media is really worth the effort, rest assured many business owners feel stuck in a similar content trap. You’re told you have to be online, to “build a brand” and “engage yourContinue reading “Is Social Media Really Worth the Time I’m Spending On It?”
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Accounting: More Than Just Year‑End
Many small businesses think of their accountant as the person they contact once a year just before the tax return deadline. Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay. More than tax returns A good accountant isn’t just for tax compliance and can help you plan for growth, manage cash flow, decide when to invest, and ensure you’re paying no more tax than necessary. They can advise on when to register for VAT (https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration),Continue reading “Accounting: More Than Just Year‑End”
What If I Want to Retire—But My Business Can’t Run Without Me?
A Factsheet from Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay When you are the business, it takes a lot of planning to step away without letting it all go, The early mornings, late nights, missed birthdays, sacrificed holidays all went into building something you’re proud of, Now you’re tired and your body and your [artner are both saying it’s time to call it a day. Perhaps you’re ready to enjoy a bitContinue reading “What If I Want to Retire—But My Business Can’t Run Without Me?”
What Happens When My Landlord Sells the Premises?
A Factsheet from Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barcla When your business depends on a space you don’t own, sudden change can hit hard. You’ve built your business around this location. Your signage is up, customers know where to find you, the lease seemed secure. Then the letter arrives—or worse, a whisper from the estate agent down the road: “The building’s up for sale.” Panic sets in. Will the newContinue reading “What Happens When My Landlord Sells the Premises?”
Is It Time to Bring Someone In to Help Me Grow?
A Factsheet from You’re maxed out but scared to hire. What if the risk doesn’t pay off? You’re fully booked. Orders are coming in faster than you can keep up. You’re turning work away, losing evenings, missing weekends. Friends say, “Just hire someone.” What if it costs more than it earns, they don’t do things your way, the admin is a nightmare? These are valid concerns but growing alone only gets you so far. BringingContinue reading “Is It Time to Bring Someone In to Help Me Grow?”