Ian Corner

January’s collection of Small Business Advice.
Harnessing your biases, the joy of coming second – and much more.
Your monthly chance to sit down and take stock.

We sat down to speak with Paul Rostand, owner of the Great British Biscotti Company.

Covering everything from the history of this incredible artisan business, to the state of the high street, to the vital importance of quality – this interview has it all

November’s collection of Small Business Advice.
The importance of good ideas, of boredom, and of breadth over depth – and much more.
Your monthly chance to sit down and take stock.

October’s collection of Small Business Advice.
Universal laws you need to be aware of, and how to embrace chaos – and much more.
Your monthly chance to sit down and take stock.

September’s collection of Small Business Advice.
Secrets of their success, from Marvel to escape rooms – and much more.
Your monthly chance to sit down and take stock.

August’s collection of Small Business Advice.
The importance of survival
first, and the secret of employee satisfaction – and much more.
Your monthly chance to sit down and take stock.

July’s collection of Small Business Advice.
The value of testing your ideas, and how to turn challenges in to opportunities – and much more.
Your monthly chance to sit down and take stock.

Is Your Business Making Smart Decisions? Every penny you spend in your business matters – whether for managing your immediate cashflow or to guarantee your longer-term success. Incurring costs within your business is unavoidable, and in actual fact should be seen as a sign that things are going well. The mistake made by many businesses […]

What is Meant by Productivity? Before we can look in to why it matters so much to your business, we need to start with a definition of productivity. You will no doubt have come across the term many times, as it is a fairly broad concept that crops up in many walks of life. Self-improvement […]

The fact that you are even asking yourself this question is a good sign, as most people assume that accountants are all the same and that they offer only the statutory compliance and tax work. This, however, is to miss a huge opportunity. The compliance work is important, so you should look for an accountant […]