What are the rules to running your own business? In short, there are none! MINT member Keely Pearce shares her story. For those of you who might not know me, I’m Keely and I’m a paper cutting artist. I wear all the hats at kppapercuts, which I started about four years...
Is it the right thing to do? It almost seems uncouth to mention it. With so many people struggling, I’ve had so many conversations with business owners who’ve been reticent to speak about the positive impact this current time has had on them and their businesses. It’s...
When we think of success in business terms, we tend to think about multi-million pound turnovers, high-profit margins and lots of staff. Every year I glance at the regional and national awards wondering why the measure of success tends to focus on turnover, financial growth and how many staff have been employed. I get it, […]
Why Trademark your logo? Because you want to protect your brand, the logo and all the hard work you’ve put into building your business. Imagine, if you will, how you would feel if you’ve been working away, building your brand, investing the time, money, sweat and...
A unique community bakery is on the rise after winning a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Press release submitted by our sponsor and training partner, NEL Fund Managers. Newcastle-based Big...
The North East’s first urban winery is scaling up its operations after securing a second investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Press release submitted by our sponsor and training partner, NEL Fund Managers....
Following on from Darren Glanville's NPS training in July 2020, I decided to run a member-questionnaire, to determine our Net Promoter Score. Since we launched in 2018, we've collected member data on a yearly basis, to determine the next year's training requirements...
Let’s Talk About Money – The Jargon Cash flow – arguably the most important aspect of managing money? It is often said that ‘cash flow can kill small businesses’ and so it is vital that the business owner or person in charge of finances (whether we are self-employed or running a limited company) keeps a […]
I love the stories that people tell themselves! “I hate selling. I am no good at sales. I don’t like sales. I don’t want to sell. Does that sound familiar?” We don’t have a choice but to sell if we want our businesses to survive. These hints and tips from Nevil Tynemouth, New Results Training, should set […]