Pitching like a pro 3: Nailing it on the day
Pitch Day can be terrifying, so below are a few tips and tricks that can help you stay on top of your game, push those nerves aside and land that deal…
Category: Finance and funding
Pitching like a pro 2: Preparing your pitch
Preparing thoroughly for a pitch means you can be confident and quick-thinking, which will help in landing your business deal. Read the steps I take t…
Pitching like a pro 1: Tactics for securing your first meeting
Learn the tricks and techniques that will help you secure your first pitch meeting with an investor or buyer.
What to do if you’re a freelancer with no savings who lost contracts due to Covid-19
Get accurate, clear information about what to do and how to access resources and support if you're a freelancer with no savings who lost contracts bec…
A step by step guide to Universal Credit
Interested in finding out more about Universal Credit and seeing if it could be right for you? Read up on all the ins and outs…
A list of hardship funds for creatives
There are loads of wonderful creative organisation that have responded positivly to the financial issues facing the creative sector in light of the Corvid-19 pandemic…
Information for those who are in the UK on a work visa during Covid-19
Here is some current info for those who are in the UK on a work visa: Info is from a FB thread from an immigration…
The Institute for Chartered Accountants’ practical business advice: COVID-19
The Institute for Chartered Accountants has some really useful tips and clearly explained guidance for employers, employee, business owners and freelancers. Get helpful information about…
Coronavirus business FAQs – your key questions answered
With the huge range of coronavirus information coming at you daily and the support packages being updated constantly, it’s hard to know what you can…
Understanding the support available for the self employed during Covid-19
Govt statement on measures to help the Self Employed HMRC will provide payments equalling 80% of profits to the self-employed. HMRC will email those who…
Furlough letter & work authorisation letter templates
Here are two very useful template letters developed by Make UK for employers to use. The first is a Furlough letter for employers to use…
VAT for creatives
An introduction to VAT for first-time registrants. Find out if being registered is in your best interests at this point in time.
Managing your cash
This resource explores the importance of managing your cash and 5 tips to improve cash flow. Also gives the most common reasons for cash flow issues.
Crowdfunding
CEO Business Expert, Tim Wright, shares his knowledge for anyone considering running a crowdfunding campaign and has advice about choosing the right c…