Business

Beyond Introductions: Cultivating Connections for Market Expansion Success

Business

For many small business owners, networking can feel like a fleeting exchange of business cards. But what if you could transform those initial introductions into strategic partnerships that genuinely fuel your market expansion? This week, inspired by the fantastic energy at events like LoveBiz, LMP15 and others, we’re diving into how you can move beyond […]

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Mapping Your Market: How Strategic Networking Unlocks New Business Frontiers

Business, Strategy

For many small business owners, the idea of ‘market expansion’ can feel daunting. Where do you start? How do you identify new opportunities? Often, the answer lies not just in market research, but in the power of your network. Strategic networking isn’t just about collecting business cards; it’s about building meaningful relationships that can illuminate

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Unearthing Growth: How Your Business’s Own Data Can Guide Your Next Steps

Business, Strategy

Many small business owners feel overwhelmed by the idea of ‘data analytics’ ‘They imagine complex spreadsheets, expensive software, or needing a data science degree. But what if we told you that the most powerful data for your business growth is likely already at your fingertips, waiting to be understood? It’s not about complex algorithms; it’s

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Why Employee Probation Periods Matter More Than Ever 

Business, Employees, Employers, HR

Employee probation periods play an important role in the early stages of the employment relationship, giving both employer and employee a structured opportunity to assess whether the role and the working relationship are the right fit.  When used effectively, probation can help employers address performance or conduct concerns at an early stage, before expectations become

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Why Most Small Businesses Are Losing Customers Before They Even Know They Exist 

Business, Marketing, Strategy

By Dean, Founder of GoVelto  Every week I speak to business owners who are brilliant at what they do but struggling to grow consistently. They have happy customers, solid reviews, and real expertise but their pipeline looks the same every month. Busy one week, quiet the next. Relying on referrals, hoping the phone rings, and crossing their fingers that

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Beyond the Page: How to Translate Business Insights into Tangible Growth

Business, Strategy

Making Knowledge Work for Your Business It’s one thing to read a brilliant article or listen to an insightful podcast, and another entirely to apply those learnings directly to your business. At Steer Your Business, our mission is to provide actionable insights, not just information. This week, as we dive deeper into the themes of

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When the Founder Is the Business: How to Build Value Without Burning Yourself Out 

Business

Many founders reach a point where the business looks successful from the outside, but feels heavy on the inside.  Revenue is coming in. The team is in place. Customers are loyal. And yet, stepping away even briefly feels impossible.  In many businesses, the founder is the business.  Decisions run through them. Relationships depend on them. Problems land on

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How to stay VAT compliant: a checklist for businesses 

Business, Finance

Staying VAT compliant is essential for protecting your business from financial penalties, safeguarding cashflow and maintaining strong relationships with HMRC.  Effective VAT compliance requires accurate record-keeping, timely submissions, robust internal processes and an understanding of the rules that apply to your transactions.  Here, we outline the core areas businesses must get right, along with practical actions you can take to strengthen compliance and

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Hayley Kingsnorth of Azets

Too Busy Working In the Business to Work On It? 

Business

April 2026 marks a quiet but critical shift in how UK businesses must approach workforce pressure.  If you are focused on running the business day-to-day, it is easy to miss what has changed  or assume it does not apply. However,  employment law updates, alongside ISO 45001 and ISO 45003 standards, have reframed stress and burnout from a wellbeing issue into

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