Essential Skills for Property Investors in the UK (2026)
From learning new strategies to negotiating deals, we look at the top skills for property investors and why they are so important.
Women in Ecommerce UK: How to Start and Scale in 2026
Ecommerce remains one of the most accessible routes into business ownership for women in the UK. Whether you are selling handmade goods, curated products, or digital services, an online shop can be started from home with relatively low upfront cost. Yet the difference between a side project and a scalable business often comes down to […]
Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working: A UK Small Business Guide
If you are wondering why your marketing isn’t working, you are not alone. Marketing is not a luxury for a small business; it is the mechanism that turns awareness into revenue. Yet many women founders in the UK tell the same story: they post on social media, run an occasional advert, and still see little […]
Should Your Small Business Buy an Electric Van in 2026?
Electric vans are now offering some seriously big benefits to van drivers. So is it time to wave goodbye to your diesel engine and convert to a greener way of driving?
Customer Experience for UK Small Businesses: A 2026 Guide
Improving customer experience is one of the most reliable ways for a UK small business to protect revenue and build loyalty. For women in business operating with limited time and budget, a clear, repeatable approach to customer experience is often more valuable than expensive marketing campaigns. This guide sets out practical steps that work under […]
6 Ways to Have a Side Income in the UK (2026/27 Tax Rules)
A side income in the UK can help you clear debt, build a deposit, or simply fund the extras that a single salary does not stretch to. For women in the UK, it can also be a low-risk way to test a business idea before leaving employment. Many women now combine freelance or trading income […]
Preparing for Your First Employees: A 2026 UK Checklist
Preparing for your first employees is a genuine milestone. It means your business has moved beyond what you can do alone, but it also moves you from founder to employer. That shift brings legal duties you cannot delegate away. Before you advertise a role, you need to know the current thresholds, registration deadlines, and day-one […]
Starting a business on a shoestring: think big, spend small
You don’t need lots of money to think big, especially if your business is online. Here is some great advice as well as the chance to win £900 worth of ecommerce products and support from Sellerdeck.
Spreadsheet Tools for Business Planning in the UK 2026
Spreadsheet tools remain one of the most practical assets for women running businesses in the UK. Whether you are a sole trader forecasting cash flow or a limited company director preparing board reports, a well-built spreadsheet can turn raw numbers into decisions. This article explains how to use spreadsheet tools for business planning in 2026, […]
How to Improve Opportunities for Women in Business in the UK
Steps are being taken to increase the diversity of enterprise, but more could be done to inspire the next generation.