5 Essential Factors for a Successful Online Business in 2026
A new and emerging set of tools and skills that are needed if you want to grow and succeed with your online business. Here are some factors to help you do that.
Creative Self-Marketing Strategies for UK Women in Business
How can you stand out from the crowd?
Supertanker or Sailing Boat: Find Your Competitive Edge
Whatever you choose to do, that fact is, you will always have competitors. How do you know who is most likely to compete with you? And what happens on the open waters…
Every UK Online Business Needs These 6 Things in 2026
Running an online business in the UK is not as simple as launching a website and waiting for orders. With internet sales accounting for around 27% of total UK retail sales according to ONS data from 2025, the opportunity is large, but so is the competition. Whether you sell handmade jewellery from your kitchen table […]
Starting Your Business on the Side: A Practical UK Guide
Keeping the day job, while you build your businesses on the side, can make sense. But it’s not easy. Anne Day shares her experience and advice.
Start Up Loans Application: Insider Tips for Women Founders
Start Up Loans are the best deal that you will get if you need a cash injection to get your new business off the ground. But it’s not a fast or simple process. Read our tips before you start applying to save yourself time and energy.
Why IT Support Matters for UK Small Businesses in 2026
Reliable IT support for small business UK owners is no longer optional. In 2025, 43% of UK businesses identified a cyber breach or attack in the previous 12 months, according to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey. For women running businesses with tight margins and small teams, a single systems […]