These days, it can be difficult for a business to be truly unique. There are hundreds of other small businesses (and even big businesses) offering a similar product or service to you. And the internet makes it easier than ever before for customers to have access to all your competitors. You’ve done your research and…
The Pros and Cons of Hiring Employees for Your Small Business
As your small business grows, it’s likely that you’ll need some help. Whether it’s someone with a skill you don’t have or someone to help out with all the admin you no longer have time for. But hiring your first employee is a big step, and it’s not always the right one for some small…
5 Great Places to Work Remotely in Edinburgh: Part 3
As I have talked about before, every now and then I love to work remotely in Edinburgh. Running a small business on your own can get lonely and repetitive. And the best thing to do about that is to get out of your (home) office to work from a café. And it’s great. Whether it’s…
5 More Great Edinburgh Networking Events for Small Businesses
Now is the time to get organised and give your small business a boost for the year ahead. One way to do this is by attending local networking events. Not only are they great for meeting new people and learning new things, you may even find yourself some new clients! I have already recommended my…
Marketing & Small Business Events to Attend in the UK in 2019
With the new year still young, it’s time to start planning for 2019. There are lots of great marketing events and small business conferences happening around the UK next year. If you’re looking to improve your small business and build on your skills, get your diary out and have a look at these events. From…
The Best Cafés to Work From in Edinburgh for Small Businesses: Part 2
When you’re running your own small business – and particularly if you work from home – it can get a little lonely. When that happens, I love finding cosy little cafés to work from in Edinburgh. The benefits are plenty: You can chat with people and have a bit of buzz around you while you’re…
Small Business Interview: Amanda Stewart from Illuminate Technology
I always love picking the brains of other small business owners, and this time it’s the turn of Amanda Stewart. Amanda is the director of Illuminate Technology, an Edinburgh-based company which provides IT support for small businesses in Scotland. The perfect solution for small businesses who don’t have the space, budget or need for an…
10 Things I’ve Learned by Running My Own Small Business
Running your own small business is extremely rewarding, but it can also be very challenging. Even if you do plenty of research beforehand and get advice from other small business owners, nothing quite prepares you for taking the leap and setting up on your own. I’ve been running my own small marketing business since 2010,…
What Does GDPR Mean for Your Small Business Marketing
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in force in the UK since May 2018. It’s the biggest change to data privacy regulations in 20 years. And it can have a big impact on your small business – particularly on your marketing. The changes the law introduced are quite complex. So here’s an overview…
How to Raise Your Rates for Your Small Business
Making the decision to raise your rates can be scary, especially for small businesses. We’ve all had those thoughts: “What if my clients don’t want to pay any more?” “What if I’m charging too much?” “How can I prove I’m worth the money?” But it’s really important to revisit your pricing strategy regularly and raise…
