‘Fake news’ has been a buzz phrase for a number of years and is turning into quite a serious issue. For one day each year though, we let our hair down and take the news with a pinch of salt. On April Fools Day it’s great to play tricks on your family and friends but […]

On world book day, we celebrate literature from the past, the present and literature aimed at a range of audiences.  Yes, in particular it’s a great day for children’s literature but we thought we’d also take the opportunity to give you some recommended reading from the business world. So without further ado….. Hug your Haters […]

You must have noticed – 2018 has gone off with a bang in the world of social media. Facebook has made some of the most game-changing updates for a long while. Firstly, they’ve vowed to be a force for good in suppressing fake news.  Secondly, they have announced a return to their roots – they […]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching (quick – book that restaurant you meant to book a week ago!) and the ones really feeling the love are businesses. The UK spends around £1.3 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts every year and for some businesses that makes for a very tidy revenue.  In terms of profit margins, card […]

We’re just over half way through January and if your new year has been anything like ours, 2018 is well and truly underway. Mid January may still be the start of the year but it can also mean the abrupt end to New Year’s resolutions. Business wise, this is great news for gym owners who […]

If your current market is flattening out or sales are stagnant, then it is imperative to plan and implement a growth and expansion strategy.  Examine your existing sector – can it be enlarged?  How about developing into new markets? The decision to develop a new product or service can be difficult.  Before starting, keep these […]

Bitcoin has dominated the tech and financial headlines throughout 2017.  It has attracted both good and bad press and yet Bitcoin is still not widely understood.  This is partly down to the fact that people are still trying to work out its practical applications.  In this post, we’ll attempt to answer a few burning questions. […]

In the November budget, Phillip Hammond announced a re-evaluation of the value of business properties across the country.  The consequence of these re-evaluations is that business rates have increased enormously.  This has put a number of small businesses under real pressure. Bristol has been one of the worst cities affected by the changes with entertainment […]

Do you ever get that feeling of deja vu when you’re in a meeting and talking about a project that needs kicking off?   It could be because you heard it in last month’s meeting (and the month before that) and no one has yet managed to kick it off. A lot of the time, […]

Bristol Temple Quarter Breakfast Last week I again attended the Temple Quarter ‘Strategy’ breakfast to listen to Joseph Mevlanna Pritchard from Zetetic Mind presenting Step 2 of his seven step strategy plan.  After his talk there was an interesting general discussion.  Zetetic’s Seven Step Strategy model is the result of over 40 years in trade, […]