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Motivation, Planning and the SME Advantage: Why Clear Goals Reduce Anxiety and Boost Performance
If there’s one thing that keeps showing up in conversations with entrepreneurs, career changers, and job seekers, it’s anxiety. Not the chic, “I thrive under pressure” kind — the real, […]
USE The Tax System
TAX since the days of the Romans taxes have been collected , hated and avoided . A good accountant will help you with paperwork and planning . Everyone agrees that […]
Energy Direct From The Generators
I’m excited to announce that I can now source your energy direct from the generators which will not only mean you will get totally green energy, it also gives your […]
The cost of being misunderstood. Why you cannot afford to ignore PR
Understanding the theory is one thing; seeing its application is another. PR is the strategic art of reshaping perception to create tangible opportunity. Here is how it works in practice. […]
Project Bank Accounts
I am sure that most of you will remember the so-called Carillion scandal in 2018. Carillion was a major supplier of construction and associated services to the public sector and […]
Procurement Blog – Government Procurment Ineptitude
Just because I have not provided an update to my blog for a few weeks it does not mean the world of procurement is quiet! In fact far from it……. […]
ADHD in the Workplace: Turning Strengths into Superpowers
October is ADHD Awareness Month — the perfect time to celebrate minds that move differently. Instead of viewing ADHD as a challenge to manage, it’s time we see it as […]
Tender Decisions – Are They Fair?
I must apologise for not posting a blog recently but I have been busy bid writing! For one of my clients I have won him (obviously with his help) around […]
“Payslips” and Prejudice: Labour’s Blind Spot on Working People
Last week, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones stated that a “working person” is “anyone who gets a payslip”. It was meant to reassure PAYE employees that Labour’s tax […]
Signed Off but Still on the Hook: The Injustice Facing Self-Employed People Who Fall Ill
When you’re employed and fall ill, your GP can sign you off work. You get time to recover, and thanks to sick pay and colleagues to cover your workload, life […]
Why “Switching Off” Is a Business Superpower — Especially for Small Business Owners
Running a business can feel like a never-ending to-do list on fire. For small business owners, it’s not just the job — it’s your name, your dream, your everything. So, […]
“It’s Time We Recognised the Invisible Small Business Majority”
“It’s Time We Recognised the Invisible Small Business Majority” At the end of May, I received a sales email that cheerfully announced, “It’s payday weekend!” It was a small moment, […]