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How thinking small saw founders make it big
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…
How to create an app in a week
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…
How to use ChatGPT’s API to start a business
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…
Childminders in the UK must get rates aligned to survive
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…
How did a once-struggling graduate become a successful coach to CEOs and founders?
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 &…
Can creating a lifestyle business beat being a unicorn?
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…
Want to freelance for a startup? Know which sectors are hot and which are not before you do
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…
What is the “new” creator economy and how can freelancers and contractors get in on the…
First things first, what is the creator economy? Once you understand what the new creator economy is all about and what drives it you can best cater your interests and skill set to any given segment and start pitching for freelance work.…
IR35 could blockade new government taskforce to support female start-ups
The British government is launching a taskforce to support women entrepreneurs, tackle investing barriers, and increase the number of women-led fast-growing businesses outside the capital. But with many women starting out as solo-person…
The best places freelancers can find new clients
Looking for new clients or a new business sector to pitch your freelance services to? Then one of the most effective ways to beat the competition is knowing where to look.
What are unicorns?
Unicorns are companies valued at $US1bn,…