It’s not easy when you are making those tentative steps to start a business, not just because of all of the skills you have to acquire, but there will be times when the business hits fallow periods. If you are a freelancer, you may hit these troughs on a semi-regular basis. Whether you are running…
Save the date of and come join our panel of award winning women of colour for an evening of conversation and motivation! Book your ticket The PRECIOUS Awards was founded in 2007 to celebrate and applaud the professional and entrepreneurial achievements of women of colour in the UK. PRECIOUS Nights is a monthly event that…
The way we think and speak about money is very important to the amount of money we are able to receive and also the emotions we feel throughout our day. When we’re brought up with people telling us that “money is really hard to come to by” we will put obstacles in our way that…
Are you focusing too much on what you want from your business – rather than what your customers want? A successful business relies on happy customers, that doesn’t mean that the customer is always right, but listening to your customers is. We’re all customers to other people’s businesses and it’s important to think about what…
There are some marketing mistakes that can cause severe damage to your business. Here are five common mistakes and tips on what you can do to correct them. Marketing without a strategy It’s important that your marketing has a strategy behind it and that you’re not just throwing out ideas randomly and seeing what works….
There are plenty of online marketing channels for small businesses that don’t cost the earth. If you also make the effort to understand your customers more, you’ll be able to develop your marketing strategy and improve your service. Here are five ways to reach out to more customers online to suit your budget. Email marketing…
There was this crazy thing that happened to me in my previous business. On one hand I wanted so much more than I had, but on the other I didn’t feel worthy enough of having what I already had. Every time I tried to push forwards into even greater success, the panic and fear of…
If 2020 has been a year where your company’s only goal has been to survive, 2021 is one in which you need to thrive. Technology is the key to unlocking success. The first question you must ask is “how” you can make it happen. Here are five areas of your venture that can be improved…
Remote working is a new reality for many of us today, and businesses are having to adapt to that reality. Failure to do so can lead to a wide range of problems and inefficiencies. It’s important to adapt well and adapt quickly. Here are some quick tips to help! Ensure Your Internet Speeds Are Up…
As Black History Month draws to a close in the UK, I want to take time to remember, commemorate and bring attention to some of the many women who played a key role within the UK British Black Panther Party. The Black Panther movement came together as black people wanted to speak out and challenge…