A Sellable Service Business in Four Moves
Gavin Bell had achieved the freelancer dream. He was known as “the Facebook ads guy” in Edinburgh, pulling in £30k/month […]
Business Growth Strategies
Business Networking
The Neuroscience of the 7 a.m. Handshake: Why Structured Networking is a Biological Imperative
It’s 6:45 A.M. on a Tuesday. You are standing in a hotel conference room, holding a lukewarm coffee, surrounded by
Small Business Support
The Client Purge: Why Firing Your Bottom 10% is the Ultimate Money-Saving Hack for 2026
It is January. The holidays are over, the decorations are down, and for the small business leader, the “Fear of
Business Growth Strategies, Business Networking
Accelerate: How Structured Networking and Values-Driven Leadership Fuel Business Growth
In the modern business landscape, speed is often confused with haste. True acceleration, the kind that scales revenue and builds
Business Growth Strategies
The 3 Fixes That Made a Service Business Sellable
On paper, MotiveBase looked like a sellable business. It served blue-chip customers like McDonald’s, Target, and General Mills. It generated
Business Networking
Deck the Halls with Connections: Your Guide to Holiday Party Networking
The holiday season is upon us! While visions of sugar plums and eggnog might be dancing in your head, don’t
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The WFH Energy Audit: How to Lower Your Home Office Overheads This Winter
It’s December 2025. While the headlines about the “energy crisis” of a few years ago have faded, the reality for
Business Growth Strategies
The Dual Threat of AI: Visibility vs. Productivity
Friday, I attended The Midlands Business Network expo at Aston Villa’s Trinity Road stand. Amidst the networking and business cards,
Business Growth Strategies
The High Cost of Ego: Why Being the ‘Face’ of Your Business Could Devalue Your SME
In the current climate, curating a personal brand is often touted as the holy grail of modern entrepreneurship. Founders are
