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I like the phrase ‘work-life harmony.’ I think ‘balance’ is a debasing metaphor because it implies there’s a strict trade-off. Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon Various studies have demonstrated that businesses that provide a decent work-life balance report more productivity by their employees. This supports the view that a healthy… Read more »

Main photo by Thomas Lefebvre on Unsplash Britain’s tax system is finally kicking its paper habit. ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD) started with VAT in 2019 and is now marching toward Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). If you run a micro-company, side-hustle or rental portfolio perhaps, here’s a guide to what… Read more »

By Rebecca Sutherland, investor, mentor, and founder of HarbarSix Ltd  Entrepreneurship demands balance. You have so many responsibilities to juggle, and often in the beginning, all the decisions fall on you. Spending hours trying to make sense of the numbers accumulated on a boring spreadsheet can cause any founder to… Read more »

By Rebecca Sutherland, Investor and founder of HarbarSix Ltd Culture isn’t the fluffy stuff Too often, when people hear the word culture, they think of beanbags in the office, a Christmas party, or a set of corporate values printed on a glossy wall poster. But culture isn’t something you bolt… Read more »

Through go-karting, founder Callum Thompson is helping countless young people carve out careers in a sector which desperately needs more talent. Callum Thompson, leader of alternative training provider, Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd, has much to be proud of. Not only does his business create real social impact by helping… Read more »

LPE Consultancy is the specialist engine room advisory and support service launched to help its clients operate smarter, faster and better. Luke Bancroft-Smith, Director of LPE Consultancy Ltd, a specialist advisory and support firm serving the utilities, telecoms and property services, has the experience needed to lead a mighty business.… Read more »

Today, at noon, the Bank of England has announced that they’re cutting interest rates from 4.25% to 4%. In an announcement that had many industry experts teetering between whether or not the Bank of England would raise interest rates, cut them, or steady the ship, the official announcement may surprise… Read more »

From reusable packaging to net-zero supply chains, “going green” has shifted from a PR choice to a business expectation. Sustainability is now baked into contracts, funding, and customer decisions. The big question for SMEs? Why should you care? Let’s talk about the pros and cons of sustainability for businesses. Pros… Read more »

In recent years, there’s been a welcome shift in how workplaces view neurodiversity. Once misunderstood or overlooked, conditions such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia are now recognised as a natural part of a nuanced workforce. For small businesses, supporting neurodiverse employees isn’t just about “doing the right thing”. It can… Read more »

As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the exciting and rewarding day-to-day work. But while people who have made sufficient contributions are entitled to a State Pension, it’s always wise to think about your retirement—and sooner. Can my business be my pension? That’s a common question… Read more »