Small Business Blog

IWD: How to turn ambition into action By Rebecca Burn-Callander

Women are starting businesses at record pace. In this IWD blog, Rebecca Burn‑Callander talks to three founders about taking small steps, staying resilient and turning ideas into reality.

Is 2025 the best year in history for a woman to start and run a business?

In recognition of the evolving landscape for women in business, journalist Rebecca Burn-Callander explores whether female founders are in a stronger position today than in the past.

Women’s Enterprise Day 2024

Hear from the attendees of Women’s Enterprise Day 2024, which took place at the Roehampton Club on 20th March.

Women’s Enterprise Day 2023 Highlight Video

Hear from the attendees of Women's Enterprise Day 2023, which took place at Thames Rowing Club on 29th March.

Going for Gold: Interview with the late Jacqueline Gold (1960 – 2023)

Inspirational talk from the late Jacqueline Gold (CBE), CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, at Women's Enterprise Day 2022. As a fierce champion for female entrepreneurship and empowerment, Jacqueline shares her powerful story and discusses how to renew your purpose and stand out from the competition.

How to manage business cashflow during difficult times

By Jonathan Amponsah, CEO of The Tax Guys. Four useful tips on managing cashflow.

Three reasons why you should start selling online by Enterprise Nation

If you’re a small business that has traditionally relied on off-line sales from bricks & mortar shops, the impact has...

Why small businesses should move disability up their list of priorities

Parma Sira, Small Business Disability Adviser at Smarter London SMEs, tells us why small businesses should be making disability a priority.

10 Tips for reaching and keeping new local customers

Basil Fansa, founder of My Virtual Neighbourhood , shares his top 10 tips on promoting your business locally. 

What is tone of voice & why should you know about it?

by Cara Bendon, branding and marketing specialist; Founder, Cara Bendon Brand Consultancy If you’ve ever laughed at a funny advert...

How to start a small business in five steps

by Stacey McIntosh, Editor-in-chief of Sage Advice UK   1. Turn your idea into a reality. Have the self-belief to...

Local marketing: How to reach customers in your area

  If your business has any physical locations, local SEO and marketing should be one of your top priorities —...

What is PR, and do I need to do it?

Sam Brown, The PR Mastercoach, demystifies what PR is and how it can help to drive and build a small...

How to hire great people

By Kate Bassett The people you employ can make or break your business. Here’s how to go beyond the polished CVs and scripted answers to find the best talent.

Is now a good time to start a business?

Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation shares some tips on starting a business