How to develop a CEO mindset
Even if you don’t consider yourself a CEO there’s no reason you can’t or shouldn’t develop a CEO mindset. As women in business we often have a tendency to downplay our efforts and achievements. Perhaps you’re guilty of saying, ‘I’m just doing this on the side’ or ‘it’s nothing really’ about your business.
Financial Freedom: how to quit the commute and embrace remote living
With the advent of lockdown, a huge majority of working women in the UK were pressed to embrace a new remote form of work. For some, working from home and checking in with the office via Zoom has allowed time to focus on passion projects, to make money plans and use the new-found flexibility to achieve financial freedom.
We caught up with Stacey Lowman to discuss her decision to follow financial freedom by way of a nomadic life on the road.
How to take control of your finances and achieve financial wellbeing
Take control of your finances! Achieve financial wellbeing! We're often bombarded with statements like this, especially on social media. But what does it mean to actually take control of your financial situation and what is financial wellbeing?
I spoke to Freya Tanner about Money Dates, Profit First and all things finance.
Talking Money Matters with Kate from Alex
Many of us bury our heads in the sand when it comes to thinking about our finances. You’ve probably heard the term ‘Financial Adviser’ before and like many, thought it was for the extremely rich to get advice on when to buy their next yacht or whether to remortgage their 10th house.
What are payments on account?
Payments on account are tax payments made twice a year by self-employed people to spread the cost of the year’s tax. They're calculated based on your previous year’s tax bill, and are due in two instalments.
Why Taking a Break Can Be Good for Business
We all need to rest – it’s just the way humans are built. Our brains, our bodies, they’re capable of amazing things in the face of adversity, but taking care of both pays off.
It might sound counterintuitive to say that the most important part of work is rest. So why is taking a break the most important thing to focus on? We’ll tell you.
How to turn your side hustle into your career
How do you turn your side hustle into a full-time experience that actually pays off? That's the question forever on the mind of anyone with a passion project. Transforming a kitchen table endeavour into a dream career is no easy feat but there are plenty of success stories that prove it's totally possible.
The Importance of Community when you’re Self Employed
Taking the leap into self employment can be daunting. Co-Working centres provide a sense of community whilst letting you connect with like minded people. I caught up with Jess Berry, founder of The Co-Working Club to find out more.
Surviving the pandemic as a sole trader
The pandemic has affected all of us in some way or another but for some the impact on their business has been hard. With smaller businesses falling through the cracks for support, I caught up with Nadia Harper to learn how she pivoted her business over the last 6 months.
Choosing the right accountant for your business
Choosing the right accountant can be a really important decision for your business. It’s should be a good fit and you should have a great working relationship.
How to start a business from scratch
It takes self-confidence to become a female entrepreneur but knowing how to start a business from scratch can be challenging for anyone.