Some 900,000 new small businesses launched in the UK in 2023. The good news is over half (53%) of them are looking to hire on a contractor or freelance basis, according to a new survey by 1st Formations. While this is promising, there is a slump in UK recruitment levels, as reported previously by The […]

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Working for a startup can conjure up visions of dynamism and self-satisfaction as teams overcome challenges and break new ground. However, a recent Sifted article, “Almost two-thirds of startup employees say managers are unprepared to take on the role,” serves as a timely reminder: temper your expectations when freelancing for a young company. A common […]

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The holidays are a great time to earn some extra money, but traditional retail jobs can be stressful and time-consuming. If you’re looking for a unique and flexible way to earn extra cash, here are a few side hustle ideas you can start just in time for the holidays. For some, it could be the […]

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A business that began from a mum assisting with her son’s school project, to over half a million units sold worldwide, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with the re-launch of its most popular product – Hot Stuff In A Matchbox. We share how Marvling Bros has navigated the ups and downs of being […]

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Conceptualising, building and selling an app in a week sounds like a crazy idea. But we thought we’d outline what would be involved if you tried to attempt it and no-code apps to make it easier. Why do people use apps? To make their lives easier or better or both and often in less time. […]

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If you are an app developer or a freelancer wanting to create a new digital knowledge-based business you might want to consider ChatGPT’s API. There will be some costs involved, but relatively low for a startup. The ChatGPT API and ChatGPT Plus subscriptions are billed separately. The API has its own pricing, which can be […]

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Childminding can be a rewarding career. However, self-employed childminders across the UK could be short-changing themselves and their own families with below-living wage rates, agency and set-up fees and ongoing costs. Childminding is an important business. It acts as a much-needed service to working parents and society. However, when you compare how much childminders are […]

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We speak to Sancti solo founder Georgia St John-Smith on how she went from scraping by as a fresh graduate to changing her narrative about money to live her dream life. Today she is a highly successful Qualified Mindset Coach & Meditation Mentor for CEOs and founders, hosting retreats in some of the most beautiful […]

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Small business PR and news platform, Newspage, identified 52 businesses that aren’t out to make millions, or have a “VC steal their soul” but are in it simply to generate enough money to give them a decent and independent lifestyle so they can enjoy life. Is your freelance business giving you the lifestyle you want […]

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Startups are exciting places to excel in experience and skill sets. But when the global economy tightens its belt, startups can be among the first to make redundancies. They can also unexpectedly experience growth. We look at which sectors and startup markets are more likely to make job cuts and which are likely to grow […]

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