February 1st – the first day of Spring (in the Astronomical sense and not the Meteorological sense). It imbues such a great feeling of new beginnings. Heading to the SFA National Small Business Showcase in the RDS today. Looking forward to seeing all the finalists in the SFA Small Business Awards. Small businesses, Start-ups and growing businesses all showcasing entrepreneurship and innovation.  New beginnings and new businesses. What are the main challenges people come to talk to us about in relation to … Read more »

Well, one month gone already!  End of January. This is the stage where our commitment to all those New Year Resolutions often begins to flag. If this is you, refocus on that business. You came up with those original resolutions because you identified weaknesses in the business, areas for improvement or gaps in the market that had not been addressed. This still applies. You cannot keep doing what you did last year, no matter how well the business progressed. The environment we … Read more »

What a year! First off from a business perspective,it has been hectic. Hectic in a great way! We have met so many new businesses. New start-ups, existing businesses and so many potential entrepreneurs. Our Start Your Own Business courses have been busier than ever – hopefully this is a sign of increased confidence in the economy. Really looking forward to working with many of these in 2017 as they kick off. Our role is behind the scenes with most businesses. … Read more »