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As a new entrepreneur gearing up to start a business or a business owner who’s recently opened their doors, there’s a lot of uncertainty ahead of you. Everyone whom you’ve told about your idea has probably (rather unhelpfully) mentioned what percentage of small businesses fail. There is a ranging statistic…
Most business owners have a goal at one point or another to be able to expand their business internationally. However, as time has told again and again, there are many obstacles that stand in the way, whether it be lack of information, advice, or support. As a result, many entrepreneurs…
2017 was a great year for British women’s sport. Achievements include reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Euros, reaching the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, as well as winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. If we’re being honest, if we compare that to British men’s recent…
It is commonly known that entrepreneurship is a way of life, not just a job. The concept of starting a business is getting increasingly intriguing and the list of both cautionary and success stories hits the papers almost every week. One thing is certain though – entrepreneurship requires a wide…
Budgeting is never easy, even in just one currency. When you throw in two, three, or even four currencies, plus the volatile foreign exchange market, budgeting can be a nightmare. This goes for all industries, but the creative industries, in particular, aren’t discussed very much and are quite unique in…
Each year, thousands of businesses report being victims of fraud. The actual number of businesses that suffer is likely to be much higher, but it often goes unreported as businesses like to save face and maintain a reputation. A business can lose thousands or even hundreds of thousands of pounds…
Phishing is the attempt to gain sensitive information over the internet or by telephone under false pretences, usually for malicious reasons. A common form of phishing is sending emails pretending to be from legitimate or recognised sources with instructions to click links, download files, or enter personal information. When the…
While the world of sport is constantly evolving, sports sponsorships have been the same for decades. Archaic methods have made sports sponsorships stagnate, and the industry is losing out big time. We think it’s time for an update. What’s the problem with sports sponsorships? More importantly, what’s the solution? Read…
Picture your son or daughter coming to speak with you at sixteen years old (an age to start making some sensible life decisions, right?), and sharing with you their serious (and well-thought-out) aspiration of a career playing video games professionally. You would be excused for taking a typically judgemental and…
We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that we think most people aren’t fully aware of how the fx industry works. People may hear things about a ‘strong euro’ or ‘weak pound’ on the news, but their only personal experience with foreign exchange may be buying…