Monday, 11 October 2021
Bringing on a new member of staff can be a really exciting time for businesses - not only does it show you’re heading in the right direction i.e. growing and flourishing as a business, but it means you’ll have an extra pair of hands to take on some of your workload. That being said, there’s plenty to consider when it comes down to the details of bringing someone on board, and it’s super important you put in the effort required as hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake.
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
The way we’ve all been working in 2020 has changed pretty dramatically from years gone by, who’d have thought as many of us as we are would be managing to work from home? This shift to new ways of working has prompted many to question the status quo - do we need to be shackled to desks from nine to five in order to get the job done?
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
No doubt you’re all too aware of the power of Google for businesses - it’s an absolute behemoth in the online arena and over 92% of all internet searches on conducted using Google. That equates to a pretty mind-blowing 70,000 every second! Essentially, it makes it absolutely critical that all businesses make the most of the tools they have on offer for getting noticed by potential customers.
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
Having an online presence is a must for businesses in 2021 since 80% of consumers head to the web to browse and compare their options before making a purchasing decision. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to your business’ website, from content and SEO to site design and marketing, but a super important element in success is images, more specifically, ensuring they’re optimised.
Friday, 20 August 2021
After so long without any Marvel films we are starting to see some new releases from this huge movie universe. There are now three Marvel shows currently streaming on Disney+ and a new Black Widow movie. And with all these great new releases, we thought we would reflect on some of the great life/business lessons that we have learnt so far from this amazing success story.
Friday, 18 June 2021
It’s finally here. After a year's delay, the European Championships have finally started. And with many games taking place at Wembley, football has finally come home - well at least partially. But what has Euro 2020 got to do with small, independent businesses? Well, the competition has thrown up some spectacular moments over the years which we think many business or organisation could take inspiration from.
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
‘Never stop learning’ is what we’re often told. But when you own a business, this is particularly true. As an owner of a small business, there are always things you can be doing and ideas you can gain inspiration from, particularly in the limitless online world.
Monday, 14 June 2021
Many elite footballers had to fight hard to get to the top. And we’d like to think that you’ll be able to take some inspiration from these underdog footballers who went above and beyond what others thought possible. These days Ian Wright is a ‘national treasure’, whilst Arsenal fans will remember him for his incredible goal-scoring feats. But this wasn’t always the case.
Friday, 11 June 2021
For the second year running the famous music festival Glastonbury was cancelled because of Covid-19. But just because Glastonbury is cancelled, it doesn’t mean you and your team can’t enjoy your own ‘Glasto’ playlist at work to help keep you all motivated throughout the summer months. This playlist was keenly debated amongst our music enthusiasts, but finally we have come up with what we think is a truly great Glastonbury playlist.